Printing issues, any suggestions?

[Mike McCall]

I am using PPT 2000. When taking a PPT file to Kinko's for printing full
page slides for a bound handout, I am constantly having issues with graphic
transparencies. Slides which have PNG graphics on the slide print out with
a "white" jagged outline around the graphic. Does anyone have any idea why
this occurs. You can not see the outline in the actual showing of the
presentation nor do the outlines print out on any of my inkjet or laser
printers.

Thanks

--
Mike McCall
McCall Management Associates
MedXec USA
TEL: 985.875.3020
FAX: 985.875.0659

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

I am using PPT 2000. When taking a PPT file to Kinko's for printing full
page slides for a bound handout, I am constantly having issues with graphic
transparencies. Slides which have PNG graphics on the slide print out with
a "white" jagged outline around the graphic. Does anyone have any idea why
this occurs. You can not see the outline in the actual showing of the
presentation nor do the outlines print out on any of my inkjet or laser
printers.

I'd guess that the PNGs have an alpha channel applied? These look great on
screen and apparently print to some printers ok, but don't work well on others
(PostScript printers notably, and that's what most professional output places
use).

See if Kinkos can use their printer in non-PS mode. Many printers have an
option to do this.

Otherwise, try exporting the entire slide as a bitmap (PNG, for example) then
bringing that into a new presentation as the only thing on a blank page. Do
that for each slide that needs it.

This will help you get better quality exports:

Improve PowerPoint's GIF, BMP, PNG, JPG export resolution
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00052.htm

 

[Mike McCall]

Thanks for the input. The PNG thing works! Would the PS mode alter the
colors when Kinko's prints them? Certain shades of blue appear as
"periwinkle", according to my partner (I'm not sure what periwinkle actually
looks like, to me they have a purple tone to them and gold colors appear
greenish.).



--
Mike McCall
McCall Management Associates
MedXec USA
TEL: 985.875.3020
FAX: 985.875.0659

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Thanks for the input. The PNG thing works! Would the PS mode alter the
colors when Kinko's prints them? Certain shades of blue appear as
"periwinkle", according to my partner (I'm not sure what periwinkle actually
looks like, to me they have a purple tone to them and gold colors appear
greenish.).

PostScript doesn't inherently mess with the colors, but there's opportunity for
all kinds of mischief when it comes to printer driver and color management
settings.

The printer may be set up to emulate offset the results from offset color
printing (CMYK) which will always turn a pure RGB blue into a rich royal
purple. Pretty, but maybe not what the doc ordered.

Try having the Kinkoids turn off all color management (driver, printer, RIP,
whatever). Sometimes that gives the best results from PPT.

--
Mike McCall
McCall Management Associates
MedXec USA
TEL: 985.875.3020
FAX: 985.875.0659

 

[Mike McCall]

Thanks again for the new info. You may have solved a riddle that has
perplexed the staff at four local Kinko's , myself and my partner for quite
a while. I create presentations for publicly traded companies, professional
football organizations and legislative lobbyists. I was having to do quite
a song and dance to convince them that "purple" and "greenish gold" worked
better than the color they wanted at first! LOL

You've been a great help.

--
Mike McCall
McCall Management Associates
MedXec USA
TEL: 985.875.3020
FAX: 985.875.0659

Thanks for the input. The PNG thing works! Would the PS mode alter the
colors when Kinko's prints them? Certain shades of blue appear as
"periwinkle", according to my partner (I'm not sure what periwinkle actually
looks like, to me they have a purple tone to them and gold colors appear
greenish.).

PostScript doesn't inherently mess with the colors, but there's opportunity for
all kinds of mischief when it comes to printer driver and color management
settings.

The printer may be set up to emulate offset the results from offset color
printing (CMYK) which will always turn a pure RGB blue into a rich royal
purple. Pretty, but maybe not what the doc ordered.

Try having the Kinkoids turn off all color management (driver, printer, RIP,
whatever). Sometimes that gives the best results from PPT.

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Any time, Mike.

Thanks again for the new info. You may have solved a riddle that has
perplexed the staff at four local Kinko's , myself and my partner for quite
a while. I create presentations for publicly traded companies, professional
football organizations and legislative lobbyists. I was having to do quite
a song and dance to convince them that "purple" and "greenish gold" worked
better than the color they wanted at first! LOL

You've been a great help.

--
Mike McCall
McCall Management Associates
MedXec USA
TEL: 985.875.3020
FAX: 985.875.0659