RGB in PDF

[_John_A_Wilkinson_]

My printer says that my PDFs are not only black but also include RGB. I use the Save As PDF in FM8. Is there any way to specify the colour in the output file (eliminate the RGB)? We had the same problem on the MAC but that was dealt with by using the Prinergy plug-in. Its not easy learning the PC way of life.

[Guest]

Here's the scoop on how FM generates color:

http://www.grafikhuset.net/publipdf/whitepaper_difficult_pdf_documents.html for an explanation.

The various color utilities that Grafikhuset offers are excellent for using with FrameMaker.

[Art Campbell]

First, using SaveAs isn't recommended. Print will give you better and more predicable results.

But this really isn't a Frame problem -- this depends quite a bit on your Acrobat set up because that IS your printer. And different versions (printers) have different capabilities. But you don't mention what version(s) you're using...

For example, in Acrobat 9, there's a good writeup on converting color spaces, which is what you're doing. But it happens in Acrobat, not in Frame. http://help.adobe.com/en_US/Acrobat/9.0/3D/WS06CB9258-2BBB-4526-B079-FB1840BAAF9D.w.html

Also in Acrobat 9 Extended, you can use the Preflight tools to force the conversion if the PDF already exists. On the Profiles tab, select Digital Printing, then the Digital Printing (B&W) to "Convert all colors - including spot colors - to grayscale."

Art

[_John_A_Wilkinson_]

Thank you both for this information. Getting on it right away.