| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | | Use ABBYY FineReader with "Mathematical mode" enabled. Free converters cannot handle calculus notation. | | Graphs shift off the page | Do not use "Reflow text" mode. Keep the output in "exact layout" (PDF/A format). | | File is still huge after conversion | Use "Downsample images" to 150 DPI. Schotter’s book has high-res graphs; 150 DPI is fine for tablets, not for print. | | Page numbers mismatch with class syllabus | In Calibre, use the "Page numbers" tab to map the original PDF page numbers to the new EPUB. |
Before diving into the technicalities of PDF conversion, it is crucial to understand what makes this specific textbook worth the effort. | Problem | Solution | | :--- |