Homebrew PCBs

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