How do I get darker prints with shadows on?

[Anonymous]

Has anyone figures out a solution to this problem? None of the other ideas from this post have worked for me. When I print the set to 50% scale it looks great but when they are printed to 100% the elevations are way too light and the section lines/levels are correct.

[Viveka_CD · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous

I see that you are a new visitor! Welcome to the Autodesk community!

Can you try the following for me?

1. Try setting your Raster Quality to Medium in the Print Setup dialog and let me know if that helps

2. In the Print Setup, try to change the Colors, under Appearance, to Black Lines

Which pdf printer are you using?

Also, please share a file to test further, I can send you a private folder to upload.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question. Kudos welcome!

Regards,

[Anonymous]

The issues I had with this were with pre-existing elevations and sections. Our project template had elevations built into it along with a few different sections and enlarged plans. The BIM manager that was at our firm before I started had set up something weird that we couldn't undo. The easiest solution was to just make a new, blank template with no elevations or sections. 

[Viveka_CD]

Hi @Anonymous

I'm checking back to see if you had a chance to try the recommendations and try the resolution as suggested  by @Anonymous

Looking forward to your reply update!

Regards,