[Tex/LaTex] How to make the pdf output of better print quality

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The pdf output generated from by LaTeX is usually not as clear or black as the standard documents would usually be preferred.

The search so far suggests that either the fonts used or the Ghostscript viewer may be a problem (latest is version 9.0 and MikTeX comes with 8.7), but I have not found any information for making the fonts themselves have darker ink so to say.

How can the pdf text be made of clearer print? Please specify the exact packages/fonts/software required.

Best Answer

Standard LaTeX documents without a color package should be black and white, not somehow grayscale. Check it with different viewers.

How can the pdf text be made of more clear print?

If this means, that the text looks fuzzy, ensure that bitmap fonts aren't used. For instance, LaTeX might switch to bitmap fonts, if you use T1 encoding but your font doesn't support it.

Possible Solutions:

  • Get T1 support for the standard Computer modern fonts, i.e. install the cm-super package. There's no change in the document needed.

  • Use a T1 supporting font instead, like the high-quality Latin Modern font, which is similar to the standard fonts: \usepackage{lmodern}

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