PDF file is overly large
When you add non-rectangular crop regions to a view and then generate a PDF file of the view, some PDF printers generate very large PDF files. This result is caused when the PDF printer represents the crop region as a polygon consisting of thousands of segments.
To remedy the situation, do one of the following:
- Use a PDF printer that handles non-rectangular crop regions correctly. For example, Nitro is a free PDF printer that generates appropriately sized PDF files from Revit files. (See www.nitropdf.com.) Also, report the issue to the PDF vendor so they can take steps to correct the problem.
- Replace the non-rectangular crop regions with rectangular crop regions. You can also use masking regions to achieve the non-rectangular crop shape.
Surface patterns are partially submerged
Click 
Print
(Print Setup). In the Print Setup dialog, under Hidden Line Views, select Vector Processing.
Imported images print differently from the on-screen display
Click Print (Print Setup). In the Print Setup dialog, under Hidden Line Views, select Raster Processing.
Problems printing raster images with a XES Synergix 8830 plotter
In the properties dialog for the XES Synergix 8830, on the Graphics tab, there is a check box for Enable RTL native mode resolution. Clear the check box, and the raster images should print correctly.
How do I plot to Reprodesk?
If the PRN file has been changed to a PLT file and the processing of the file still produces a black screen, after the file has been sent to Reprodesk, change the pen setting from standard (the default) to asinfile pen.
Other Plotting Considerations
Always use a color cartridge in the plotter when the Windows driver is set to use color mapping.
Use a monochrome cartridge in the plotter when the Windows driver is set to use either grayscale or black mapping. (A color cartridge may be used, but only the black ink will be used).