Type 1 Font Converter Does Not Convert Some Fonts

 Last reviewed: August 26, 1996
Article ID: Q129985
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5

SYMPTOMS

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

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

KBCategory: kbprint kbbug3.50 kbfix3.51
KBSubcategory: ntprint NTSrvWkst
Additional reference words: prodnt 3.50 Adobe Post Script Type1 Type-1

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Last reviewed: August 26, 1996
© 1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.