[texhax] Problem with DVIPS

[William Adams]

On Apr 25, 2006, at 2:02 AM, Jay wrote:

> I am facing strange problem. when I am generation PDF from PS file,  
> which is converted with mention below command:
>
>          $ dvips foo.dvi -o foo.ps
>
> All fraction and footnote rules are converted as raster image. When  
> I am checking my PDF on pitstop, it shows error like :
>
>          Effective resolution of single-bit black & white image is  
> less than 599 dpi (130x)
>
> Is any problem with dvips. I am using dvips(k) 5.86 version on RHL.  
> Please guide me how to eradicate this problem.

You're using a font which is available as a metafont probably and/or  
is being placed as a Type 3 bitmap font.

Check the TeX faq for bitmap fonts for the solution (short version  
use something which is available in Type 1 outline format).

http://www.tex.ac.uk/cgi-bin/texfaq2html?label=fuzzy-type3
http://www.tex.ac.uk/cgi-bin/texfaq2html?label=adobetypen
http://www.tex.ac.uk/cgi-bin/texfaq2html?label=uselmfonts
http://www.tex.ac.uk/cgi-bin/texfaq2html?label=fuzzy-gs

or most likely

http://www.tex.ac.uk/cgi-bin/texfaq2html?label=fuzzy-T1
and
http://www.tex.ac.uk/cgi-bin/texfaq2html?label=type1T1

should cover it.

William

-- 
William Adams
senior graphic designer
Fry Communications



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