Printing Pattern

PDFPatternGenerator draws the pattern onto PDF files. It uses a filled circle the size of an Anoto dot.

The Older Approach: The approach of using a font to render a bullet point is now deprecated, but still works if you are interested. PDFPatternGenerator can create PDF files with embedded pattern. We have tested the printing the following printers and fonts... However,you may have to customize it to work with your own printer. We chose a default of Tahoma 21, since it works for both of our printers.

HP LaserJet 4250 PS

The pen may buzz while streaming, but it works with these fonts, sizes, and resolutions:

The pen does NOT work at these settings:

Epson Stylus Pro 9800 (44" wide-format printer)

We print from Acrobat 7 to the Colorbust RIP, which in turn rasterizes to the Epson 9800. The pen does not buzz. These fonts, sizes, and resolutions work well:

If you know you will be printing to the Epson, drop it down to Tahoma 12-15 to save some ink!

 


Ron B. Yeh
Stanford University