I'm importing 2 .eps files, but one looks pixelated when printed.

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They are both vector. Not sure why one looks fine and the other doesn't.
I've also noticed that when I import some .eps files, the image doesn't
actually import - I get a white box instead.
 
Rhonda,

From your description, it sounds to me like powerpoint is merely importing
the 'preview' image withing the EPS file and not the vector information.

That would explain why the image is blocky

Does your exporting software export as 'wmf' or 'emf', as powerpoint is not
very clever when it comes to inporting postscript/eps files

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Re: I'm importing 2 .eps files, but one looks pixelated when printed.
They are both vector. Not sure why one looks fine and the other doesn't.
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It's always a good idea to mention the specific version of PowerPoint you use.

And in the case of EPS graphics, it makes a big difference if you're printing
to a PostScript or non-PostScript printer. Which is it in your case?
I've also noticed that when I import some .eps files, the image doesn't
actually import - I get a white box instead.
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With the name of the file or some other text in it?

That's the way it's supposed to work for EPS files that don't include a preview
image, or that include a preview image that your software doesn't understand.
Mac EPS may use PICT previews (which PCs can't read) instead of the more common
(and more cross-platform compatible) TIFF previews. Some PC apps can produce
EPS with Windows Metafile previews. Macs can't cope with those.

Unless there are other problems with the EPS, it should print ok, but only to a
PostScript printer.
 
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