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aftermodern.lab
aftermodern.lab
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August 1, 2022
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Install PPD InDesign 2022

  • August 1, 2022
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I have recently had to reinstall the OS (Monterey) on my Mac. In the InDesign 2022 > Presets Folder I created a PPDs folder and pasted in the ADPDF9.PPD. After rebooting InDesign, I cannot see the option in the print dialog box. Someone, please help me figure out why this isn't working. 

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Correct answer aftermodern.lab

Given the sensitivity of the copy paste that you described, I decided to download a fresh copy of the ADPDF9.PPD file, put it in a new PPDs folder on my desktop, and then retried the drag-copy. It is now working. Was it the file, the folder, or that it was dragged from a cloud-based drive that prevented it working the first 10 times? Anyone's guess, but solution found. Thank everyone. 

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rob day
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rob dayCommunity Expert
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August 1, 2022

Did you remember to set the Printer to Postscript File?

 

aftermodern.lab
aftermodern.labAuthor
Inspiring
August 2, 2022

Yes, and under in the PPD drop down I only see the physical printers that I've installed. 

Brad @ Roaring Mouse
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Brad @ Roaring MouseCommunity Expert
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August 1, 2022

It might be because of how you put it there. Instead of pasting, drag-copy the PPD into the folder. You should be presented with an authentication dialog to do so as anything you add to applications folders need to be authorized.

    aftermodern.lab
    aftermodern.labAuthorCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    August 2, 2022

    Given the sensitivity of the copy paste that you described, I decided to download a fresh copy of the ADPDF9.PPD file, put it in a new PPDs folder on my desktop, and then retried the drag-copy. It is now working. Was it the file, the folder, or that it was dragged from a cloud-based drive that prevented it working the first 10 times? Anyone's guess, but solution found. Thank everyone. 

    Brad @ Roaring Mouse
    Community Expert
    Brad @ Roaring MouseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 2, 2022

    Glad it worked out.

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