network printing graphics

[martha]

I am trying to print a graphic (pict, 300dpi) in a layout (so it appears on every record) over a local network. It prints fine from the server but from any of the other computers on the network, the graphic prints at low-res, (chunky 72dpi). The server is running FMP4.1.

I've done these two tests:

1) import the graphic onto the networked computer and printed it locally. Yes, it prints fine.

2) imported the graphic into a container field on the server and yes, it prints fine over the network.

But the issue is that I have to have it in a Layout on the server and print at hi-res over a network.

Any solutions would be most appreciated.

thanks!

[Vaughan]

Questions: is it a postscript (eps) file? Is the printer a postscript printer? I bet it's not... eps files only print a low-res bitmap images (the Encapsulated part of the Eps file) on non-postscript printers.

If so, the solution is to 1) get postscript printers for everybody; or 2) convert the eps image to tiff or pict or jpeg or something FMP-compatible that will print on any printer. It might not look as good though, which is why eps is so popular.

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I just noted that you state that it's a pict file 300dpi. Check that it actually is a pict file. I always thought that pict files were resolution independent.

If the image prints ok in a container field, why not make the container field global and put it on the layout. The global container field also makes it easy to change the graphic later.

[This message has been edited by Vaughan (edited November 29, 2000).]