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Seems to be common to Eagle OSX printing across quite a wide range of printers (several manufacturers), so I doubt it's the driver. Given that OS X prints the PDFs just fine, I don't think it's OS X.

I would raise it with them if it was a significant problem for me, but ...

PG

On 10/01/2010, at 9:41 PM, Andrew Mathison wrote:

> Hi Stefan Trethan 
> 
> you could be right, but I have a feeling that the problem is from the printer driver. It could also be the printer firmware, so I would recommend checking the internet for updated drivers and firmware.....it may be a combination of both even -old driver, new firmware or the opposite....
> 
> If they are still available, even trying older versions may provide a fix....as it is not completely unknown for problems to be added as an update......
> 
> If it looks good on the screen, then I would definitely suspect the printer. Another printer from a different manufacturer may provide some helpful infos.....
> 
> I did not see a mention as to which version of Eagle is in use.......!!
> 
> Best wishes for 2010
> 
> Andy
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> Could be an OS X specific problem then?
> 
> Best to ask Cadsoft support about it, they reply timely, even if it is
> just a no can do sometimes.
> (Things are gonna stay like they've been, in terms of support, what
> whith Farnell buying them and all.)
> 
> ST
> 
> On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 10:03 PM, Piers Goodhew <piers@...> wrote:
> > Yep, I have seen exactly that with Eagle on OS X (and recall another lister seeing it). Further, I now (under Snow Lep) get super-fat outlines on pads/holes etc (appears fine in Preview, fat on HP 4MP output) so I now copy the file to my 10.3.9 G4 and then print.
> >
> > It's all a hassle, but on a value-for-money basis I still swear by Eagle!
> >
> > PG
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> Andy Mathison
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