Re: FrameMaker file does not print completely

[larry.kollar@xxxxxxxxxx]

Martha Kahle wrote:

> I have a small (8 page) FrameMaker document that I am unable to print 
> completely....

> We've identified a graphic in the file as the probable culprit. I the 
> graphic is removed, then the entire document prints and pdfs fine. The 
> graphic is created in FrameMaker as well.

You have nearly answered your own question. :-)

I've seen EPS files get corrupted and cause problems identical
to yours. However, you say you created the graphic in Frame?
Using the drawing tools? Is it embedded into your file, or do
you have it saved as MIF and import it?

In your situation, the first thing I would do is check the fonts
used in the graphic -- I've seen corrupted fonts do all sorts of
strange things. This is unlikely to happen these days, but it's
easy to check.

Next, examine the MIF code and look for objects that don't
belong in the file -- perhaps a stray EPS snippet or an empty
text frame with a strange/broken font. You may not be able to
see the objects in the frame itself -- I've seen anchored frames
that *look* like they contain a single graphic, when there are
actually two or more! graphics with the rest somehow shifted
into non-visible areas of the frame.

Failing that, try printing just the offending graphic and see
if Frame or your print drivers provide any enlightening
error messages.

--
Larry Kollar, Senior Technical Writer, ARRIS
"Content creators are the engine that drives
value in the information life cycle."
    -- Barry Schaeffer, on XML-Doc


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