Skip to main content
C
callym26665283
Inspiring
June 27, 2018
Answered

Re: Exporting to pdf from inDesign - dotted lines don't print

  • June 27, 2018
  • 3 replies
  • 2568 views

I am having the same issue - when exporting to PDF, everything is there and looks fine.  When printing... the lines are there but have been changed to a solid line in most places.  I say most because on one table, one of the lines are the dots and the rest have been changed to a solid line.

    This topic has been closed for replies.
    Correct answer callym26665283

    Hi All

    I managed to fix the problem by printing the file as an image (Bitmap) straight from InDesign under the Print > Advanced menu.

    Hopefully this helps someone else!

    3 replies

    C
    callym26665283AuthorCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    July 23, 2018

    Hi All

    I managed to fix the problem by printing the file as an image (Bitmap) straight from InDesign under the Print > Advanced menu.

    Hopefully this helps someone else!

      rob day
      Community Expert
      rob dayCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      July 2, 2018

      I say most because on one table, one of the lines are the dots and the rest have been changed to a solid line.

      What is the thickness and color of the dotted line? If the dotted line is too thin and isn't black it would be possible that the printer doesn't have enough resolution to resolve the dots. If the line is a color the printer's screening might interfere.

      C
      callym26665283Author
      Inspiring
      July 23, 2018

      The line is 2pt but with a tint of 20% black.
      I was able to finally print it as a bitmap which worked, see below.

      Srishti_Bali
      Srishti_Bali
      Legend
      June 28, 2018

      Hi Cally,

      We are very sorry that you ran into this issue. Please create a same dotted line on a new document and then try to print it.

      If it prints fine then move the pages to the new document.

      Looking forward to your response!

      Regards,

      Srishti

      Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
      Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices