winterdd Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Anyone know why when printing layout files and then opening in adobe, the file sizes are huge, but for those of us having adobe pro, you can reduce the file size? Why doesn't it just print at a lower file size in the first place. We are talking like 35 megs down to 8 megs. Seems like a redundant step to take every time you print and the clarity of the plans stays just as good. Weird?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgardner Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 On 7/9/2021 at 5:47 PM, ChiefUserBigRob said: Anyone know why when printing layout files and then opening in adobe, the file sizes are huge, but for those of us having adobe pro, you can reduce the file size? Why doesn't it just print at a lower file size in the first place. We are talking like 35 megs down to 8 megs. Seems like a redundant step to take every time you print and the clarity of the plans stays just as good. Weird?!? Expand What DPI are you printing at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdd Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 600 DPI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_N Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 7/10/2021 at 12:17 AM, ChiefUserBigRob said: 600 DPI Expand That is the answer to your question, and if you are printing (to a PDF) in colour that is multiplying the size of the graphic data by 32 as well (32 bit colour.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgardner Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 7/10/2021 at 12:17 AM, ChiefUserBigRob said: 600 DPI Expand Most likely the "flattened" pdf you are getting is around a 140-200dpi equivalent from chief's printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdd Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 What do you guys recommend or should I say how do you print? I do print in color when sending to clients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 7/10/2021 at 4:32 PM, ChiefUserBigRob said: What do you guys recommend or should I say how do you print? Expand 600 dpi Color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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