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 02/13/2010 07:14:06 PM · #1
So I have map that is tiny, it is in PDF, I can make it totally huge, but can only get it to print tiny.

Is there a way to make this tiny map a huge print, it can be over a lot of pages, i dont mind but I have no idea how to do this. Does anyone know???

And of course, thank you
 02/13/2010 07:23:12 PM · #2
A couple of possible choices ...

1. In Print Setup, set the print size to 400% (or whatever) ...

2. Open the PDF in Photoshop and resample it up to a larger size ...

It might make a difference in what print options you have available if you have the full version of Acrobat or only the Reader.
 02/13/2010 07:51:43 PM · #3
Yes I only have Reader and I can not get it to open in PS!

and for some reason it wont let me enlarge it in the printer set up.
 02/13/2010 07:55:22 PM · #4
You could try something like this, maybe.
 02/13/2010 08:22:07 PM · #5
downloading it now! will let you know how it works
 02/13/2010 08:30:26 PM · #6
nope that didn't work, I will keep on pluggin away, thank you both though
02/13/2010 08:33:26 PM · #7
Originally posted by JulietNN:
nope that didn't work, I will keep on pluggin away, thank you both though


Do this:
- Open the PDF file
- View it full screen
- Zoom in until the map just about fills the screen
- hold the ALT key and hit the PrtScn (print screen) key to copy the contents of the Adobe Reader window only to clipboard
- Paste the result into your editing program, crop it as desired and save it as a JPEG

Message edited by author 2010-02-13 20:33:54.
 02/13/2010 08:43:47 PM · #8
Yep looks like I will have to go with that Kirbic.

Thanks guys =)
 02/13/2010 08:46:21 PM · #9
Originally posted by JulietNN:
Yep looks like I will have to go with that Kirbic.

Thanks guys =)


When all else fails, the "crude but effective" approach is sometimes the only path left!
 02/13/2010 09:54:10 PM · #10
Try this pierce of software, I added it to the freebie software big list the other day.Easy poster printer
 02/13/2010 10:17:54 PM · #11
I have done it! Granted it is now 2 feet long and 3 feet tall, but I did do it.

Now I just have to figure out how the heck paper map is going to hold up in a speedboat with photodave driving. roflmao (yeah we are so going to die!)
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