Limitations When Printing PDF Files

There are restrictions on printing PDF files that include the following image processing.

Attention is required when printing out PDF files created by graphic applications like Adobe Illustrator via Direct Print & Share.

  • Transparent effect

    Transparent effect is not reflected as desired.

  • Drop shadow

    Drop shadow for the text placed on the transparent rectangle is not reflected as desired.

  • Overprint

    Overprint is not reflected as desired.

  • Knockout

    Knockout (to remove overlapped area) is not correctly reflected.

  • PDF files with security setting

    Cannot print.

  • JPEG 2000 image that has 16-bit data or transparent setting

    Images are not printed.

  • JBIG2 image

    Images are not printed.

  • PostScript data

    Images are not printed.

  • Halftone data

    Cannot print.

  • Annotation-added data

    Images are not printed in the absence of data for displaying annotation.

  • Font alternative is not supported

    Font embed is recommended.