We are using IPLOT XM to print from Microstation XM I found an option in the general tab of the print properties - "rasterized" If I use this option and "image" based pdf is created and the jpg compression works results: Rasterized option…

Dear Mike, I make a similar test same results - I found the options in question it looks like these are specifically for rasters - "normal" cad items will probably not be effected. I also tried to change the default print settings in the adobe…