Adobe - Error E05 and E08 Scaling from excel to Adobe Print to PDF.

Security protocols for handling adobe error 05 and e08 Print to PDF Scaling

Overview:

This document serves as a comprehensive guide for the IT organization, outlining processes, policies, and best practices to ensure secure and efficient operations.

1. Mission and Objectives

The IT organization is committed to delivering support, reliable, and innovative technology solutions. Key objectives include:

• Ensuring excels and pdf apps are up and running without issues.
• Resolving PDF Scaling Issues When Using Adobe "Print to PDF" from Microsoft Excel due to an error e05 and e08.

Applicable Software: Adobe PDF Printer, Microsoft Excel

Issue Description:

When converting Excel files to PDF using the Adobe PDF Printer, users may encounter the following errors due to improper scaling settings in Excel:

• Error E05: "Print to PDF failed. An unexpected error occurred."
• Error E08: "Insufficient system resources to complete the operation."

Root Cause:
These errors often occur when Excel’s scaling settings conflict with Adobe PDF Printer’s page layout logic.

For example:

• "No Scaling" may fix errors for some files but cause E05/E08 for oversized sheets.
• Incorrect scaling (e.g., "Fit to Page") can overload system resources during PDF rendering, triggering E08.

Resolutions:

1. Adjust Excel Scaling Settings to Fix E05/E08

Step 1: Configure Scaling in Excel

1. Open the Excel file and press Ctrl + P to open the print menu.
2. Select Adobe PDF as the printer.
3. Under Settings, locate the Scaling dropdown.
4. Choose one of the following based on file size:
   • For Standard Files: Select "No Scaling" to retain original formatting (resolves E05 caused by Adobe’s auto-scaling conflicts).
   • For Large Files: Use "Fit Sheet on One Page" or set a custom scale percentage (e.g., 80%) to prevent resource overload (resolves E08).

Step 2: Validate and Print

1. Click Print Preview to ensure content fits within page boundaries.
2. If the preview looks correct, click Print. If errors persist, proceed to troubleshooting below

Advanced Fixes for Persistent E05/E08

If scaling adjustments alone do not resolve the errors:

For Error E05:

1. Repair Adobe PDF Printer:
   • Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
   • Right-click Adobe PDF Printer > Troubleshoot (Windows).
2. Reinstall Adobe Acrobat: Corrupted drivers often cause E05.

For Error E08:

1. Simplify the Excel File:
   • Split oversized sheets into smaller tabs.
   • Remove unnecessary graphics, formulas, or pivot tables.
2. Free Up System Resources:
   • Close background apps and clear temporary files.
   • Restart Excel and retry the PDF export.

Preventative Measures

1. Optimize Excel Files Before Printing:
   • Use Page Break Preview (View > Page Break Preview) to manually adjust content boundaries.
   • Avoid merging excessive cells or using high-resolution images.
2. Set Default Scaling for Adobe PDF Printer:
   • In Excel, save a custom scaling preset under Page Layout > Scaling Options.

Why Scaling Fixes E05/E08

• E05: Auto-scaling in Excel can create layout conflicts (e.g., hidden rows/columns), causing Adobe’s PDF engine to fail. "No Scaling" bypasses this conflict.
• E08: Large files with improper scaling overwhelm system memory during PDF rendering. Manual scaling reduces resource demands.

Best Practices

• Always use Print Preview to confirm scaling before generating PDFs.
• For recurring errors, standardize scaling presets for frequently used Excel templates. Common Scenarios

Scenario	Error	Solution
Small file with hidden rows	E05	Set scaling to "No Scaling".
Large file with complex data	E08	Use "Fit Sheet on One Page".