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Cant create a pdf as it will not let me export????

stacie · 08/18/2007

Hello! Just a quick question if anyone can help me please? What is the best way to create a pdf to email to print in illustrator? I normally export as a psd to my desktop, then create a pdf in photoshop. The problem I have got now is that I have created some files in illustrator, A1 and one 1260x900mm. This is for menu boards and a poster. But when I try to export it will not allow me as it says... "not enough memory to save the file" Is there another way to do this or is there a way to make the file smaller in illustrator? I cant simply save it as a pdf because its then far too big! Oh and just one more question If i am sending a full colour leaflet to print should i change all the pantone spot colours to CMYK? Thanks it will really help me out

stacie

18 August 2007 10:28

Hello!

Just a quick question if anyone can help me please?

What is the best way to create a pdf to email to print in illustrator?

I normally export as a psd to my desktop, then create a pdf in photoshop.

The problem I have got now is that I have created some files in illustrator, A1 and one 1260x900mm. This is for menu boards and a poster. But when I try to export it will not allow me as it says... "not enough memory to save the file"

Is there another way to do this or is there a way to make the file smaller in illustrator?

I cant simply save it as a pdf because its then far too big!

Oh and just one more question If i am sending a full colour leaflet to print should i change all the pantone spot colours to CMYK?

Thanks it will really help me out

glebe digital 18 August 2007 16:35

Export your .ai file as an eps, then into PS and you should be good.

The memory issue is more likely to be your system, especially if you're creating A1 images at print rez, and your PC has less than 2GB ram.

Either way, I'm not sure it'd be a happy time trying to email a 250mb+ file........if your printer has an ftp site you'd be better off logging into it and uploading that way..

Oh, and CMYK is good too. 🙂

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