extended graphics state error

[ronmatt]

I suppose the title of the thread pretty much sums it up..
A) what is it? B) how do I fix it?

This is a new issue and pops up on an OS9 machine with Pitstop 5

Any insight will be appreciated. From what I can gather it has something to do with paths and strokes?? but I can't find enough on it to make it clear

[David]

found this:

The graphics state set in a PDF file has been extended to include some device-dependent parameters. This “extended graphics state” allows the specification of stroke adjustment, overprinting, black generation, undercolor removal, transfer functions, halftone screens, and halftone phase.

from here:

http://www.adobe.com/products/postsc...dfs/PDFps3.pdf

From what are you making your PDF files?
Are they coming from Quark perchance?

[ronmatt]

Thank you David.. and yes, they are pdf's generated in Quark. Is there anything I should tell the client that will prevent this error from happening? It's an old client and the error never popped up before

[David]

tell them to make the PDF with Device N in the in the Export Layout to PDF (Output tab/color output/print colors) that should do you.