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Re: Scaling problems using laser printer

2006-03-12 by Len Warner

On Sun, 12 Mar 2006 02:28:01 -0300 (ART), Jose Fuentes wrote:

>I'm experiencing scaling problems with my laser printer.<snip>
>Does any of you experienced a similar problem?

As others have commented, this is a common problem.
If your artwork is in a .pdf (Adobe Acrobat) file, I believe
it is possible to edit in a scaling factor - and in PostScript
it is possible to do almost anything one could wish.

Otherwise, I would second the recommendation of IrfanView
if necessary** - a wonderful little tool.

** Your error is 1.5mm in 285, about 0.53%. I would have thought
that only just enough to be annoying for mounting holes and
panel alignment, though it would mean double-sided artwork
would need the same orientation of stretch.


Regards, LenW
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