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LisbethDenmark
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December 4, 2019
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Barcode lines/stroke unclear in Acrobat Reader

  • December 4, 2019
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When viewing pdf file for print on Split PC screens - the barcode lines are all smooshy and unclear when viewed in 100%. The barcode is generated as a pattern in InDesign and in Acrobat converted to outline. This issue is only a problem found at our PC users and not MAC users in the firm.
Please see attached screenshots:

1.Close-up view of barcode

2.100% view of pdf file

3.Acrobat Reader Preference

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Correct answer JR Boulay

You must untick one of these two settings, or may be both.

 

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JR Boulay
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JR BoulayCommunity Expert
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July 14, 2021

MOVED TO THE ACROBAT READER FORUM

Acrobate du PDF, InDesigner et Photoshopographe
JR Boulay
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JR BoulayCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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July 14, 2021

You must untick one of these two settings, or may be both.

 

Acrobate du PDF, InDesigner et Photoshopographe
gwynneb74659208
gwynneb74659208
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July 14, 2021

Thanks!

    Eric Dumas
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    Eric DumasCommunity Expert
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    December 4, 2019

    Hi,

    can you confirm the version of your software and describe what you mean by [...generated as a pattern in InDesign...]

    I use fonts to create barcodes, so it remains clear and sharp (like text).

    Is it generated by a plugin? What might happen is that the barcode is treated like an image and does not display well.

    When printed, does it look as needed?

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    LisbethDenmarkAuthor
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    December 4, 2019

    Hi Eric

    Thanks for your fast reply.

    Acrobat Reader is up todate. See attached picture.

    I generate the barcode with a plugin in InDesign.

    When viewing the pdf file on my MAC / Acrobat Pro DC it looks just fine - but when viewing the file on PC / Acrobat Reader the barcode lookes blurry. It must be some setting in Acrobat that needs to be adjustede - don't you think so?

    The question is where and what...

     

    I have attached :

    screenshot from MAC - 100% view

    screenshot from PC - 100%

    Acrobat Reader version

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