How to Fix AmazonEmber Font Errors When Printing to Adobe PDF
Question details
The user encounters a font error when attempting to print a document containing AmazonEmber fonts using the Adobe PDF virtual printer.
- Product
- Adobe PDF Printer
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Printing a text document to PDF from an application like Notepad where custom fonts are utilized.
- Observed behavior
- The print job fails with an invalidfont error because Acrobat Distiller cannot locate the AmazonEmber-Regular and AmazonEmber-Bold fonts in the system.
Ensure you have administrative privileges on your computer to modify printer properties, and save your current work before restarting the application.
Disable System Font Reliance in Adobe PDF Printer Properties
Changing the Adobe PDF printer settings to embed document fonts prevents Distiller errors when specific system fonts are missing.
By default, the Adobe PDF printer may be configured to rely only on system fonts. When a document uses custom fonts like AmazonEmber, the Distiller fails to generate the PDF. Disabling this restriction forces the printer to use the fonts directly from the document.
Open the Windows Control Panel, navigate to 'Devices and Printers', right-click on the 'Adobe PDF' printer, and select 'Printer properties'.
Go to the 'Advanced' tab and click on the 'Printing Defaults' button. Navigate to the 'Adobe PDF Settings' tab.
Uncheck the box that says 'Rely on system fonts only; do not use document fonts', then click 'OK'.
Switch to the 'General' tab in the printer properties window and click 'Preferences'. Navigate to the 'Adobe PDF Settings' tab and uncheck the 'Rely on system fonts only; do not use document fonts' box here as well.
Click 'OK' to save all changes, close the printer properties, and completely restart Notepad (or your current text application) before attempting to print to PDF again.
Create PDFs with Embedded Fonts Flawlessly in WPS Office
Avoid virtual printer font errors altogether by using WPS Office. Our built-in 'Export to PDF' feature automatically handles custom fonts, ensuring your final document looks exactly as intended without complex configuration.
- 1. Open Your Document: Launch WPS Office and open the text document containing your custom fonts.
- 2. Select Export to PDF: Go to the 'Menu' tab in the top-left corner and click on 'Export to PDF' from the dropdown list.
- 3. Configure Export Settings: In the dialog box, choose your save path, adjust page ranges if necessary, and ensure standard export options are selected.
- 4. Save the PDF: Click 'Export to PDF' to generate your file. WPS Office will perfectly embed all fonts without relying on system printers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the invalidfont error occur when using the Adobe PDF printer?
This error occurs when Adobe Distiller attempts to convert a document using custom fonts (like AmazonEmber) that are not installed as system fonts in the expected directory, while the printer is strictly configured to rely only on system fonts.
Do I need to install the AmazonEmber font on my computer to fix this?
If the font is already embedded in the source document or application, you only need to uncheck the 'Rely on system fonts only' setting in the printer properties. However, if the font is completely missing from your system and application, installing the font locally may be necessary.
Will changing this setting affect the file size of my PDF?
Yes, unchecking 'Rely on system fonts only' forces the Adobe PDF printer to embed the document's fonts directly into the generated PDF file. This guarantees accurate text rendering on any device but usually results in a slightly larger file size.
Can I use WPS Office to avoid PDF virtual printer errors?
Absolutely. WPS Office features a native 'Export to PDF' function that processes font embedding automatically. This bypasses the need for third-party PDF virtual printers and avoids common Distiller configuration errors.
