Drop shadowed type won't print

[John_Sabella@adobeforums.com]

I'm using InDesign 4.04 on a Macintosh. I've had this problem before. I apply color to a headline, export the file as a Press Quality PDF and it prints fine. If I add a drop shadow, the text prints as white. I fixed it last time but now I can't remember how.

[Kenneth_Lasley@adobeforums.com]

Using spot colors by chance? I think there is an issue with spot color and transparency. I may be wrong, but I seem to remember it being brought up before.

Ken

[Steve_Werner@adobeforums.com]

Here's a good description of the phenomenon:

<http://indesignsecrets.com/eliminating-the-white-box-effect.php>

[John_Sabella@adobeforums.com]

It was indeed a spot color issue. I figured it out shortly after my post. Thanks for the input.