Converting to PDF ... Font size to big

steve257 · 10-19-2012, 05:51 AM

Recently when Ive tried to convert EPUB or MOBI files to PDF I end up with a PDF document that will have 2000+ pages and text so big only 10 words appear on the page.

Does anyone know how I fix/resolve this. Never had any problems previously (using earlier versions of calibre) and wondering if default settings have changed as it used to be a simple task. Thanks.

steve

kovidgoyal · 10-19-2012, 05:53 AM

Change your output profile back to default and select a proper page size in the pdf output options.

steve257 · 10-19-2012, 06:14 AM

Hi kovidgoyal,

Thanks for the super quick reply.

Ultimathor · 02-06-2014, 02:21 PM

Hi,

I've encountered the same problem, where the font in a converted .pdf file has an extremely large font. After running the job for about 7 seconds the "Running PDF output plugin" starts and runs for an additional 30 seconds. In comparison, converting to ePub takes about 6 seconds total and works as expected.

I have restored default settings for the pdf output option and I've gone to Output Options/PDF Output and checked the "Override paper size in output file" and selected "a1" as paper size and set the default font size to "12 px" and the monospace font size to "10 px".

Regardless of the settings I get the same result.

I am guessing there is a simple solution but I can't seem to figure it out myself. Thanks for any suggestions

.

Take care,

Thor

kovidgoyal · 02-06-2014, 09:28 PM

You need to change the settings in the individual conversion dialog for qa ocnversion you have already performed. http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/conv...for-conversion

Ultimathor · 02-07-2014, 03:11 AM

Hi kovidgoyal,

That worked like a charm.

Thanks a lot

Take care,

Thor

10-19-2012, 05:51 AM	#1
steve257 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: none	Converting to PDF ... Font size to big Recently when Ive tried to convert EPUB or MOBI files to PDF I end up with a PDF document that will have 2000+ pages and text so big only 10 words appear on the page. Does anyone know how I fix/resolve this. Never had any problems previously (using earlier versions of calibre) and wondering if default settings have changed as it used to be a simple task. Thanks. steve

02-06-2014, 02:21 PM	#4
Ultimathor Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2014 Device: iPad Mini Retina	Solution does not seem to work for me?? Hi, I've encountered the same problem, where the font in a converted .pdf file has an extremely large font. After running the job for about 7 seconds the "Running PDF output plugin" starts and runs for an additional 30 seconds. In comparison, converting to ePub takes about 6 seconds total and works as expected. I have restored default settings for the pdf output option and I've gone to Output Options/PDF Output and checked the "Override paper size in output file" and selected "a1" as paper size and set the default font size to "12 px" and the monospace font size to "10 px". Regardless of the settings I get the same result. I am guessing there is a simple solution but I can't seem to figure it out myself. Thanks for any suggestions . Take care, Thor Last edited by Ultimathor; 02-06-2014 at 02:25 PM. Reason: Forgot to include that I had also restored default settings

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10-19-2012, 05:53 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,860 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Change your output profile back to default and select a proper page size in the pdf output options.

10-19-2012, 06:14 AM	#3
steve257 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: none	Hi kovidgoyal, Thanks for the super quick reply.

02-06-2014, 09:28 PM	#5
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,860 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	You need to change the settings in the individual conversion dialog for qa ocnversion you have already performed. http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/conv...for-conversion

02-07-2014, 03:11 AM	#6
Ultimathor Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2014 Device: iPad Mini Retina	Hi kovidgoyal, That worked like a charm. Thanks a lot Take care, Thor