Microsoft KB Archive/218727

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

Article ID: 218727

Article Last Modified on 8/27/2002

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Publisher 2000 Standard Edition

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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:

Adobe Systems Incorporated

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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

