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Eshu153
Inspiring
September 16, 2019
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InDesign taking forever to export pdf

  • September 16, 2019
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Hi Experts,

 

I have designed a print book with heavy graphics, background images  and watermarks it's a 250+ page book. I used interactive PDF output for all reviews with my client. Now, the print export doesn't seem to work. Happening only with this book. All others exporting fine. 

 

Any suggestions for this. I am missing my deadline because of this. 

I tried turning off the pre-flight too. No luck.

 

Thanks and regards

Eswari

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    Correct answer Eshu153

    Hi All,

    Finally, the issue is resolved. With your inputs, i tried to check what could be the issue. There is one image which is 15K pixels size and used throughtout the book. I have reduced the size down to 1/3rd around 5K pixels. It helped to generate the 286 page book in PDF/X-3200 format supported by IngramSpark in 15 minutes. 

    All your suggestions have been incorporated. Thank you everyone taking time in responding.

     

    Thanks and Regards

    Eswari

    4 replies

    Eshu153
    Eshu153AuthorCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    September 16, 2019

    Hi All,

    Finally, the issue is resolved. With your inputs, i tried to check what could be the issue. There is one image which is 15K pixels size and used throughtout the book. I have reduced the size down to 1/3rd around 5K pixels. It helped to generate the 286 page book in PDF/X-3200 format supported by IngramSpark in 15 minutes. 

    All your suggestions have been incorporated. Thank you everyone taking time in responding.

     

    Thanks and Regards

    Eswari

    Willi Adelberger
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 16, 2019

    Did you use EPS graphics? Avoid them, use PDF/X-4 or AI instead, never EPS.

    Eshu153
    Eshu153Author
    Inspiring
    September 16, 2019
    I have exported image files from AI and used the png files in the book.
    Eshu153
    Eshu153Author
    Inspiring
    September 16, 2019
    pdf/X-4 seems to export? But is it supported for Print? IngramSpark allows only PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-3200
    Participant
    September 16, 2019

    Some fonts prevent the document to be exported for print, try to choose a free font and check if this works

    Eshu153
    Eshu153Author
    Inspiring
    September 16, 2019
    I am using playfair display a public domain font throughout the book.
    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 16, 2019

    Which version of InDesign and OS?

    How have you produced them print version of the  PDF (which format)?

    Eshu153
    Eshu153Author
    Inspiring
    September 16, 2019
    It's CC 2017.
    Eshu153
    Eshu153Author
    Inspiring
    September 16, 2019
    I tried high quality with pdfx various options. Any option, taking forever.