Can not print big tiled file as PDF

Question

Hello, I've got a file in Illastrator - only vector graphics with transparencies, canvas size is 2400x200mm. I need to print it as tiled PDF - 8 tiles 3000x2000mm each, 24000x2000mm in sum.

I try to print it scaled 1000% and tiled as PDF:

1) I pritn it as PDF from Illustrator. It doesn't print, I get error.

2) I export it as EPS, open in Actobat Pro and print enlarged and tiled - it does not print, I get error.

3) I export it as PS from illustrator, and convert to PDF in Distiller. It works, but every time some parts of image disapear (see image as example)

What can I else try to do? Thanks

PS. I've got Win10 and all the latest adove software versions from cc.

Ton Frederiks · Accepted Answer

Maybe you should print them small tiled and print them scaled later.

Since transparency is involved you may want to use Object > Flatten Transparency first before printing (make sure you make a copy of the unflattened file first).

Use the Acrobat Distiller PPD to generate the PostScript:

Save as PDF errors and issues in InDesign, Illustrator (Mac OS)

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