Print to file - scale and file options not available

[ellie27082313]

I'm trying to create a PDF of poster tiles that can be printed at by a client to simulate a large format poster. 

I have done this in the past by printing to ps with the scale and tile settings and then creating the PDF through Distiller. When I try to do this now the scale and tile options are greyed out. What am I missing? I can't seem to recreate my steps (also I have a  new computer). Is there a specific option I need to select from the PPD menu? Right now the only option is 'Device Independent'.

I don't have any printers added to my machine.

Any help appreciated.

[barbara_a]

If I'm understanding correctly, these are the settings that I get, and tiling is available.

Does this match what you have?

You should have the Adobe PDF printer driver installed on your computer.

[ellie27082313]

Thanks for your reply. Yes! That's what's missing. Must be why I could do this previously but not now. I spent 1hr on the phone with Adobe hoping they would give me this clue.

Any advice on how to install the driver?

[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

You can use the Distiller PPD:

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

When downloaded;

In the Printer dialog choose: Adobe PostScript File as Printer

For PPD select Other and select the downloaded ADPDF9.PPD

[ellie27082313]

Many thanks for your reply. Problem solved!

[Ton Frederiks]

Good to hear that helped.

[gregorys84221955]

Helped for me too- Thanks TF!!