Attached Images Plot Dark Gray

[CADdancer]

Hello AUGI Members,

We are using AutoCAD 2008 and have Oce TDS 600 and 700 plotters. When plotting a drawing that has image files attached with zero (0) fade that images plot perfectly. However, When the image files are adjusted with the Image Fade option to any percentage other than zero the image area plots dark gray. The higher the percent of fade the image plots a darker shade of gray instead of screening or plotting the image that percentage lighter. The goal is to lighten or fade the image so we can draw on top of the image with lines, polylines, text etc...!

Has anyone else experienced this type of problem....?? Am I doing something incorrectly....??

Any recommendations or suggestions on resolving this difficulty will be appreciated...!

Regards,
Vince

[ozzy84]

try setting fade back to 0
then adjust brightness, say 60 ~ 70, this will "lighten" image and make cad objects easier to see.

[cadtag]

I'm seeing similar issues with an Oce TDS 400 -- I believe it's just an Oce problem as printing the same file to the HP works as expected.

Changing brightness does improve the result instead of Fading the image

[DanGerAuto]

Vince,
Try "IMAGEADJUST"
Brightness 85
Contrast 50
Fade 50
That's what seems to work for me.

I have a similar problem with creating PDF files.
Some plot light and some don't no matter what settings I use. It used to work fine. I haven't changed anything, at least not intentionally. Dan