Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Print One Copy
If you are in a rush and don't need to make any additional changes
in the Print dialog box, you can print one copy with your current
options. Choose File > Print One Copy to output a single print
using the latest settings you have loaded.
The Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format invented by
Adobe and was intended to be an extension of PostScript. A PDF
can describe any combination of text, images, multimedia, and
layout. It is independent of the device it was created on and can be
viewed on virtually every operating system and portable media
player or phone.
The PDF is an open standard, which means that the computer
industry is able to create applications that can read or write PDFs
without paying Adobe additional fees. This openness led to the
quick adoption of PDF, and it is utilized online extensively.
The most powerful PDF authoring tool is Adobe Acrobat, which
is bundled with Photoshop in the Adobe Creative Suite or sold
as a standalone product. However, Photoshop has the ability to
create PDFs. The PDF file format is an excellent way to send files
to a service bureau or print shop because the file can be stored
at print resolution with embedded vector files and high-quality
output options.
Compression Options for Adobe PDF
When you choose to save artwork as a Photoshop PDF, you are
presented with the Save Adobe PDF dialog box. You can choose to
compress text and line art as well as downsample bitmap images.
Depending on the settings you choose, you can significantly
reduce the size of a PDF file with little or no loss of detail. Let's
open the Save Adobe PDF dialog box.
1.
Open the image Ch16_PDF.tif from the Chapter 16 folder.
2.
Choose File > Save As.
3.
From the Format menu choose Photoshop PDF.
