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Q129985: Type 1 Font Converter Does Not Convert Some Fonts

Article: Q129985
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.50
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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This error message appears when you attempt to convert a complex Type 1 font to
a TrueType equivalent using the Fonts applet in Control Panel:

  Could not create "C:\<%systemroot%>\system\<name of .TTF file>"
  file. Error reading input file "A:\<name of .PFB file>" or "A:\<name
  of .PFM file>".

However, the input files in question are not corrupt, and the font is a valid
Type 1 font.


WORKAROUND
==========

To work around this problem, install the font as a Type 1 font without
converting it to TrueType. Note that this provides a printer font without a
TrueType equivalent, so you will not have a matching screen font. Also, the font
will only be available for printing on PostScript print devices.

To install a Type 1 font without converting it to TrueType, follow these
instructions:

1. Start the Fonts component of Control Panel

2. Choose the Add button

3. Specify the Type 1 font you wish to install

4. Choose the OK button

  This may produce a copyright warning message. The warning only applies when
  you convert Type 1 fonts to TrueType. If you follow these steps you will not
  convert the font, and the warning will not apply.

5. Clear the Convert Type 1 Font to TrueType check box. Make sure the Install
  Type 1 Font Files for Use on a PostScript Printer option is selected.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.5. This
problem was corrected in Windows NT version 3.51.


Additional query words: prodnt Adobe Post Script Type1 Type-1

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT350search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS350search
Version           : 3.50

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