PUB2000: Fonts with Long Names Print Overlapped with Wrong Font When Using Adobe Type Manager 4.0 (218727)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Publisher 2000

This article was previously published under Q218727

SYMPTOMS

If you print a publication to a postscript printer, you may notice that some fonts print incorrectly. Some fonts may have overlapping letters, and may be printed in the wrong typeface.

CAUSE

When the Adobe Type Manager 4.0 is installed, fonts with long names will print incorrectly from Microsoft Publisher. Specifically, fonts with names that contain more than thirty characters (including spaces) will be affected.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Install Adobe Postscript Driver

Install the Adobe PostScript Driver. This driver will not exhibit the behavior described in this article. For more information, please contact Adobe Systems Incorporated, or visit their Web site at: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

Method 2: Disable Adobe Type Manager

Uninstall or disable the Adobe Type Manager. You can uninstall the Adobe Type Manager by using the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel. For information on temporarily disabling the Adobe Type Manager, please consult the Adobe Type Manager Help file or contact Adobe Systems Incorporated.

STATUS

This problem occurs when you use Microsoft Publisher version 2000 and Adobe Type Manager version 4.0.

MORE INFORMATION

The following fonts and catalog wizards that ship with Microsoft Publisher will demonstrate the behavior listed in the "Symptoms" section of this article.
  • Gingham - menu
  • Gingham - take out menu
  • Gingham - special menu
  • Gingham - Wine Dessert menu
  • Mobile - Fund-raiser Brochure
  • Banner - Promotion
  • Banner - Graduation
  • Logo - Foundation Bar
  • Quick Pub - Ribbon Style
  • Quick Pub - Wavy Frame Style
  • Gill Sans MT Ext Condensed Bold
  • Lucida Sans Typewriter Bold Oblique

REFERENCES

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/27/2002
Keywords:kbbug kbFont kbPostScript kbprb kbprepress KB218727