I'm saving the file to Distiller from Ultiboard, not scanning it. I
like the suggestion of using an HP G/L translator. The main thing I
want to do is save the files so that I can upload them to the web
for others to use.
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@y..., "Dave Hylands" <dhylands@b...> wrote:
> > Maybe you are using incorrect settings for Distiller? IIRC there
was
> > something about resolution (DPI).
> > KPL
>
> Distiller does have a resolution setting, but this may not help
you.
>
> Distiller keeps vector objects in the PostScript as vector objects
in the
> PDF. It has the ability to resample raster objects, so if the
underlying
> image in the PostScript has more resolution, then you can improve
things by
> turning off resampling. Turn it off for all image types (under the
> Compression Tab in Job Options). I would set Compression to ZIP,
so that
> you're using lossless compression.
>
> Otherwise, the resolution setting is for PostScript that queries to
> determine what raster resolution is being used. I would set it to
a number
> like 1200 or 2400, and only set it smaller if you're experiencing
file
> size/display speed issues.
>
> In Acrobat, if you crank up the magnification and you see the
pixels getting
> bigger, then you're looking at raster objects. If the pixels stay
at screen
> resolution, then you're looking at vector objects.
>
> Acrobat normally displays at around 75 dpi, so at the maximum zoom
setting
> of 1600%, you're one screen pixel corresponds to approximately
1200 dpi.
>
> Most newer laser printers are 600 or 1200 dpi.
>
> Dave Hylands