Re: AFPDS to PDF conversion problems

I believe so. If you shrink the output so it will print correctly when
transforming to PDF, it should look the same printed.

On 8/24/06, Jeff Young <cooljeff913@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Is there a way to do this and still keep the printed copy with the
original output?

Thanks,

Jeff Young
jyoung@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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----- Original Message ----
From: Michael Ryan <michaelrtr@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:38:44 AM
Subject: Re: AFPDS to PDF conversion problems


It may have to do with where 0,0 is located. I don't think it's in the
exact
upper left corner when printing as IBM specifies a non-printable border.
You
may need to shrink your output.

On 8/24/06, smorrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <smorrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
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> I realize that the print is OK, But I wonder if the PDF conversion is
> having a problem matching the IBM font to a more standard font.
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> Steven Morrison
> Fidelity Express
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> The document *prints* just fine.
> The problem is converting to a PDF.
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> I do not know if the font is the problem or something else.
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> Thanks,
>
> Jeff Young
> jyoung@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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> Dynax Solutions, Inc.
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> From: smorrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:51:05 AM
> Subject: Re: AFPDS to PDF conversion problems
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> >>The print file specifies a CPI of 13.3 and LPI of 6.
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> If I remember correctly, this 13.3 CPI font is copyrighted by IBM. It
> often gives different results when printed on a competitor's IPDS
printer.
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> I'd suggest avoiding this CPI and use a standard size, and see if that
> gives a more consistent result.
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> Fidelity Express
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> I am attempting to create a PDF file from an AFPDS spool file htat
> contains an overlay.
> The document prints fine on the actual printer, but when I convert it to
a
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> PDF, I have problems.
> The text is offset down 1 line and right 3 positions when I view the PDF
> file.
> The offset in the printer file is 0,0.
> I have tried the IBM Print Services product as well as other products
> available and get the same problem.
> Also, for some documents, the overlay is rotated to Landscape on the PDF
> although it prints in Portrait on the printer.
> The print file specifies a CPI of 13.3 and LPI of 6.
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> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff Young
> jyoung@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sr. Programmer Analyst
> Dynax Solutions, Inc.
> A wholly owned subsidiary of enherent Corp.
> IBM e(logo)server Certified Systems Expert - iSeries Technical Solutions
> V5R2
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