RTF picture support

diabloNL · 11-19-2006, 02:22 PM

I've been playing for days now with PDF's and LRF but I can't get it the way I want. The best for me would be RTF if it just supported pictures. Does anyone know if Sony is planning to add this support with the next firmware release?

SoCal Bob · 11-19-2006, 08:42 PM

With Pictures you should be able to get the PDF files to about the same size as RTF. Is there a problem with this approach? I get pictures in PDF just fine and very readable once I got the font and page sizes correct, using the advice found on this board.

diabloNL · 11-20-2006, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Bob

With Pictures you should be able to get the PDF files to about the same size as RTF. Is there a problem with this approach? I get pictures in PDF just fine and very readable once I got the font and page sizes correct, using the advice found on this board.

I tried that but the letters always comes out too skinny looking. I feel I have to squeeze my eyes to read.

ultim8fury · 11-20-2006, 06:20 AM

Not to mention the much slower speeds of PDF documents.

griffbrad · 11-20-2006, 08:03 AM

Not to mention the inability to switch font sizes on the fly in PDF.

SoCal Bob · 11-20-2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by diabloNL

I tried that but the letters always comes out too skinny looking. I feel I have to squeeze my eyes to read.

Sounds like you are using the wrong page size when the document is printed. If you post a HTML or Word document, I'll format it and post back a PDF formated for the Reader

diabloNL · 11-20-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Bob

Sounds like you are using the wrong page size when the document is printed. If you post a HTML or Word document, I'll format it and post back a PDF formated for the Reader

I use 90mm x 120mm (3.543" x 4.724"). What size do you use?

SoCal Bob · 11-20-2006, 01:47 PM

In Word I have set a page format that is 5.24 X 6.60 inches. When I "print" the .doc file to PDF I use my preset "Sony Reader" output size which is the same (133mm X 170mm). The PDF comes out looking just like it does in Word. I also use "Smallest File Size" setting which renders a PDF virtually the same size as the DOC file. I also set the margins at .2" on all sides, which in "M" gives full screen coverage. I set the body text size at 20pts, which to my eyes works fine.

diabloNL · 11-20-2006, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal Bob

In Word I have set a page format that is 5.24 X 6.60 inches. When I "print" the .doc file to PDF I use my preset "Sony Reader" output size which is the same (133mm X 170mm). The PDF comes out looking just like it does in Word. I also use "Smallest File Size" setting which renders a PDF virtually the same size as the DOC file. I also set the margins at .2" on all sides, which in "M" gives full screen coverage. I set the body text size at 20pts, which to my eyes works fine.

I will try your settings later and let you know the outcome. Thanks!

diabloNL · 11-20-2006, 06:21 PM

It does look much better. But still I find the RTF easier to read. What font do you use because maybe my font (Times New Roman) is not the best.

RWood · 11-20-2006, 08:59 PM

Based on the copyright notices it seems that Sony is using Bitstream fonts where Swiss=Helv=Arial and Dutch=Times=Times New Roman. My best luck (so far) has been with TNR at 16 pt for body text in RTF. Readable in S with glasses, M in lower light, and L in normal light without glasses.

SoCal Bob · 11-21-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by diabloNL

It does look much better. But still I find the RTF easier to read. What font do you use because maybe my font (Times New Roman) is not the best.

The font I use in Word, when I print to PDF is "Book Antiqua" I have also found that "Lucida Fax" is a very readable font too.

diabloNL · 11-21-2006, 01:00 PM

Will try that, thanks!

HarryT · 11-21-2006, 01:17 PM

I've found a font which works very well for "Reader" books is Tahoma 16pt.

SoCal Bob · 11-21-2006, 01:57 PM

What ever works for you. My Ancient Eyes require a BIG point font.
More page turns but less eye strain

11-19-2006, 02:22 PM	#1
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	RTF picture support I've been playing for days now with PDF's and LRF but I can't get it the way I want. The best for me would be RTF if it just supported pictures. Does anyone know if Sony is planning to add this support with the next firmware release?

11-20-2006, 01:47 PM	#8
SoCal Bob Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 37 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Device: Sony Reader, iLiad, Palm Tungsten T3	In Word I have set a page format that is 5.24 X 6.60 inches. When I "print" the .doc file to PDF I use my preset "Sony Reader" output size which is the same (133mm X 170mm). The PDF comes out looking just like it does in Word. I also use "Smallest File Size" setting which renders a PDF virtually the same size as the DOC file. I also set the margins at .2" on all sides, which in "M" gives full screen coverage. I set the body text size at 20pts, which to my eyes works fine. Last edited by SoCal Bob; 11-20-2006 at 02:35 PM.

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11-19-2006, 08:42 PM	#2
SoCal Bob Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 37 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Device: Sony Reader, iLiad, Palm Tungsten T3	With Pictures you should be able to get the PDF files to about the same size as RTF. Is there a problem with this approach? I get pictures in PDF just fine and very readable once I got the font and page sizes correct, using the advice found on this board.

11-20-2006, 06:20 AM	#4
ultim8fury Addict Posts: 219 Karma: 368 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Device: PRS500, Looking at 700	Not to mention the much slower speeds of PDF documents.

11-20-2006, 08:03 AM	#5
griffbrad Member Posts: 21 Karma: 14 Join Date: Sep 2006	Not to mention the inability to switch font sizes on the fly in PDF.

11-20-2006, 06:21 PM	#10
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	It does look much better. But still I find the RTF easier to read. What font do you use because maybe my font (Times New Roman) is not the best.

11-20-2006, 08:59 PM	#11
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	Based on the copyright notices it seems that Sony is using Bitstream fonts where Swiss=Helv=Arial and Dutch=Times=Times New Roman. My best luck (so far) has been with TNR at 16 pt for body text in RTF. Readable in S with glasses, M in lower light, and L in normal light without glasses.

11-21-2006, 01:00 PM	#13
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	Will try that, thanks!

11-21-2006, 01:17 PM	#14
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I've found a font which works very well for "Reader" books is Tahoma 16pt.

11-21-2006, 01:57 PM	#15
SoCal Bob Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 37 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Device: Sony Reader, iLiad, Palm Tungsten T3	What ever works for you. My Ancient Eyes require a BIG point font. More page turns but less eye strain

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