Pieces of an EPS graphic may appear to be missing on the preview screen in Publisher 2003

When you insert an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) graphic in Microsoft Office Publisher 2003, pieces of that graphic may appear to be missing on the screen.

This problem occurs because the EPS graphic was created in Adobe Illustrator 10 and the graphic contains image data. The EPS import filter that Publisher 2003 uses does not correctly interpret image data from Adobe Illustrator 10 EPS files. When Publisher imports the EPS file, no screen preview is created for the image data.

Note This symptom affects only the screen preview of the graphic, not the actual PostScript code that is contained in the graphic.

If You Are Using the EPS Graphic with a PostScript Device

Use one of the following methods if you will output the publication to a PostScript printer, or to a program that uses PostScript, such as Adobe Acrobat Distiller.

Method 1: Print the Graphic Even Though It Looks Incorrect

This problem affects only the way that the graphic appears on the screen, not how it prints to a PostScript device. If you print the publication to a PostScript printer, the graphic will print correctly.

Method 2: Open the Graphic in Adobe Photoshop

If you open the EPS file in Adobe Photoshop and save it as a Photoshop EPS, it will import in Publisher and look correct.

Note Photoshop rasterizes EPS files when it opens them. Make sure that you select a resolution that is appropriate to your output device.

If You Are Using the EPS Graphic with a non-PostScript Device

Use the following method if you intend to output the publication to a non-PostScript printer, such as a desktop laser or inkjet printer, or if you intend to use the graphic on a Web page.

Method 3: Save the File from Illustrator As an Enhanced Metafile

Open the EPS file in Illustrator and use the Export command on the File menu to export the graphic as an Enhanced Metafile. If you import this graphic into Publisher, it will display and print correctly to non-PostScript printers.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.