> yes it does complete, no problems.
> 
> what NetBSD version is you running currently ?

3.0

> can you do a
> 
> # cd /usr/pkgsrc/print/xpdf && make update
> 
> if any, i think that you check you xfree86
> configuration in Monitor preferences, maybe here the
> problem, (review the refresh or color)

I installed it using pkg_add. Would that make a difference? BTW, I have 
xpdf 3.01pl1 installed.