Device Independent Postscript file doesn't let me choose paper size or output options

[Elidor23]

I'm trying to output pre-separated PDFs from InDesign CS6 (Mac OS 10.8). My only output options are a laser printer that can't actually produce 2-page spreads on one document, or a device independent postscript file for which all output options are grayed out.

I used to do all this from an earlier version of InDesign using the Adobe PDF plugin as the PPD, with Acrobat Pro was installed, but I have the latest version of Acrobat Pro, and that no longer works.

(If you must know 'why the pre-separated PDFs': the pressman at the company who prints our paper has never been able to figure out the settings on his RIP to spare me this endless nonsense.)

[Peter Spier]

The process would be identical.

[rdp_91356]

This worked perfectly for me with OS X 10.8.5, InDesign CC 2014. Thank you!

[sheeanam89521056]

The file is not available anymore - at least for me.

I have the same problem with Indesign CC on my mac with Yoshimite. All the options such as saving it in 'spreads' are greyed out, so my pdf gets created in single pages...

Is there another way or solution to fix this?

[Peter Spier]

It's still out there, though harder to find (there have been at least two links to it in the last 24 hours on this forum), but to save you some time you may download it from me at https://www.hightail.com/download/UlRRZHlwYUl0d0dKUmNUQw

[toniak64353278]

Hi,

I also tried to download this file from you but when i tried to open it I rec'd the following pop up box:

Search the App Store for an application that can open this document, or choose an existing application on your computer.

Can you help with this please?

[Peter Spier]

The File can be downloaded from Error | Save as PDF options unsupported | Create PDF | InDesign, Illustrator | Mac OS 10.6 or later by right-clicking  on the link and choosing Save Target As.

You don't want to open the PPD file (though you can using any plain text editor), you want to install it. The directions are in the link I just provided.

[dark.poppy]

Thank you sooo much. You saved my day! Unbeliavable they still didn't solve this issue in 2020 version. 

[gagasa87]

SOS!! step 5 shows me 404 error

[Peter Spier]

Step 5, or step 4 (which is the download step)? If the latter, try a right-click on Windows (or Mac, with a two-button mouse), or Control + Click on Mac with one button mouse. If you still get an error, try a different browser.

[gagasa87]

ok, it worked on Safari, i saved the file, but still can't select "custom" on the paper size menu with the Generic PostScript Printer, even after rebooting my computer.

[Peter Spier]

Choose Postscript File, then change the PPD to the Adobe PDF PPD that you just downloaded. Don't use the generic at all.

[gagasa87]

Sorry, the thing is that the file ADPDF9.ppd didn't download. it says "Failed - No File"

[Peter Spier]

OK, try downloading it from me: https://www.hightail.com/download/bXBieW44Q1B3TGcwTWNUQw

[gagasa87]

Thank you!!!! it worked!! you saved my life!

[EskridgeK]

This was a huge help! Thank you all so much!!

[rosm60522379]

Thank you. It worked very well.

I'm really thankful

[snaddles]

THANK YOU, Manish-Sharma for this pointer. We're usually at the end of our ropes or on a tight deadline by the time we resort to asking the community. It's so nice to receive a helping hand instead of being chided. This saved me so much time.

[DCardillo_PRH]

That link currently goes to a "404 not found" page.

Any idea where I can still get the Acro9 PPD?

[Peter Spier]

Rob's link is still working for me...

[cfsdfcd97007851]

When pressing the link error 404 comes up, please help!

[monk2012]

Thanks to Manish-Sharma  for assisting me to solve this problem.  I wanted to print a custom-sized booklet (double-sided, of course) using an ink jet printer and was having a horrible time of it.  I had no trouble printing booklets in CS4, and this was my first attempt in CS6.  I tried to print directly to the installed printer and the document would not print exactly centered on the page.  Especially on a small document (4.25" x 7"), a half inch misalignment makes a huge difference.  The correct solution worked for me on Mavericks OS X 10.9.  Every once in a while, I need to print a small job myself.  After spending $1000 to upgrade to CS6, I have no interest in purchasing a plug-in to produce a product (a perfectly formatted PDF ready to print a double-sided booklet using any printer) that Creative Suite should be able to produce without any additional purchase.   Thanks again!

[Bzdylo]

Thanks for sharing i had this problem on MAVERICK 10.9 and IND CS6. Now is working as should be.

Thank You

[littlediscocube]

Thank you Manish-Sharma, for me it works too! Have InDesign CC and OSX Yosemite

[Bernardo_Baraya]

Thank you!!!   Worked as a charm!!

[toniak64353278]

Acrobat 9 PPD does not download. It says the file does not exist? Can anyone please help on this matter.

thanks