Vectors fuzzy when scaled down?

Hello.
I'm hoping someone can confirm this for me.
I made a logo in vector form. I have given it to my client who has then sent it off to the printer.
The printer is telling my client that it becomes "fuzzy" when scaled down.
The fonts have all been converted to outlines.
I'm no expert in print design, but is this even possible? Shouldn't the printer be able to scale down a vector with no issues at all? Is there something I am missing here?
Thanks!

It depends on a few things.  Have you set the color as Rich Black?  Does it over-print?  Are there any strokes applied to the text?  What is the document's raster resolution set to?  Has the person viewing the file known to kick back a few the night before?  Kidding aside, outlined text will appear fuzzy reduced down in size.  This is a preview artifact and has nothing to do with how the file will appear in output...if it has been setup properly.  Everyone has to step back and remember they are looking at a monitor, not the actual hard copy proof.  A good print vendor will know the difference and not even bother you unless the fuzziness shows up on a hard copy, prepress proof.  That's the time to discuss the problem.

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