File size gets really large when printing

[Susan_Carl@adobeforums.com]

I have a problem that I cannot seem to find an answer to. Occasionally when I use graphic styles in a document I have problems printing - for example I created a brochure and used some graphic styles. Page 2 saved as 2.29mb's but when I printed it is said on the print menu that it was 54 mb's. I tried printing this on other co-workers computers, and with different printers - all with the same result. This has happened two or three times in the past as well. I am using Illustrator CS, Windows on a Windows XP operating system. This also happens if I create a pdf of the same document - it doesn't matter if I print it from acrobat or illustrator. We be much obliged for any help.

[LenHewitt@adobeforums.com]

Susan,

>>when I printed it is said on the print menu that it was 54 mb's<<

The print file could well be. A 2-page letter, in RGB, will rasterize at
300ppi to around 50 megs. Nothing unusual in this.

[Unregistered]

Susan,


The print file could well be. A 2-page letter, in RGB, will rasterize at
300ppi to around 50 megs. Nothing unusual in this.

What if the file prints 192,000 kb to one printer and 931 kb to another printer?