I have the same Problem wit PDF, but not with print view.
If i hit the PDF Button, I cat a new window with the artikel and the normal layout.
Use use the following components:
Joomla 1.5.14 (with Legancy mode)
JoomSef 3.4.3 with standart plugins plus: Paid JEvents 2.0.3, Paid JoomGallery, Community Builder 2.0.0
If I deaktivate JoomSef, PDF works fine.
What joomSef think the PDF URL is:
index.php?option=com_content&catid=37&format=pdf&id=260&view=article
The URL without JoomSef, witch works:
index.php?view=article&catid=37:neues-rund-um-lowfyr-de&id=260:mal-ein-bischen-was-zwischendurch&format=pdf

Hello,

tested with Joomla 1.5.14 - clean install with sample data (non legacy mode),
JoomSEF 3.4.3.
Tested PDF function on several articles (see screenshot). The URL is SEF and PDF works.
(the non-SEF URL is: iindex.php?option=com_content&catid=1&format=pdf&id=45&view=article&Itemid=1)

Maybe try switching legacy off to test it, but I think that should not be the problem. Check if you do not have additional add-on installed that could conflict. Try with "clean" Joomla.

I talk to my Hosting Provider, other Joomla on the server also have no Problem with PDF (but non use JoomSEF). If I deactivate the legacy mod, nothing function. I think part of the CB need them. But I make Picdumps from the Config of the JoomSEF, perhaps it is configuration Problem what only exist in special settings.





Do not disturb on "Not writeable" Errors, I use the FTP-Mode.

HERE THE SOLUTION

JoomSEF - Extensions Management
-> [ Content ]
->TAB : common

Do not SEF URLs matching regular expression : format=pdf




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Enrico Girardi

Thanks Enrico, works perfect.