How to Fix Missing Hindi Fonts When Printing to Adobe PDF
Question details
The user is unable to print a Hindi webpage to PDF using the Adobe PDF Printer due to an invalidfont PostScript error caused by the missing Mangal-Regular font.
- Product
- Adobe PDF Printer
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Attempting to generate a PDF from a webpage containing Hindi text using the Adobe PDF print driver.
- Observed behavior
- Acrobat Distiller throws an invalidfont PostScript error stating that the Mangal-Regular font is not found, resulting in a failure to create the PDF file.
Ensure you are logged into Windows with administrator privileges so you can install system-wide fonts, and verify that your web browser can properly display Hindi text.
Install the Mangal Font and Configure Distiller to Embed Fonts
Resolve the PostScript error by installing the missing Hindi font onto your Windows system and adjusting Adobe Distiller settings to embed all fonts in the PDF.
The Adobe PDF Printer relies on Acrobat Distiller to convert PostScript files into PDFs. If the specific font used on the webpage is not installed on your system or not permitted to be embedded, Distiller will fail with an 'invalidfont' error. Installing the font and forcing font embedding typically resolves this.
Download the Mangal-Regular font file. Right-click the downloaded .ttf or .otf file and select 'Install for all users'.
Search for and open 'Acrobat Distiller' from your Windows Start menu.
In Distiller, navigate to Settings > Edit Adobe PDF Settings, and click on the 'Fonts' folder tab.
Check the box that says 'Embed all fonts', ensure Mangal is not on the 'Never Embed' list, and click 'OK' to save your settings.
Close and reopen your web browser, navigate back to the Hindi webpage, and print to Adobe PDF again.
Bypass Adobe Printer Using Browser Save to PDF
If Adobe Distiller continues to struggle with the PostScript conversion, use your web browser's native PDF export feature to bypass the issue entirely.
Create and Edit PDFs Effortlessly with WPS Office
Avoid complicated PostScript errors and missing font issues by using WPS Office. Its built-in PDF tools allow you to easily create, edit, and convert documents with full support for international languages and complex text rendering.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office from the official website.
- 2. Open your document: Paste your Hindi webpage text or open your existing document directly in WPS Writer.
- 3. Export to PDF natively: Go to the 'Menu' tab and click on 'Export to PDF'. WPS Office bypasses external printer drivers and natively embeds the required fonts.
- 4. Save your file: Select your save location and click 'Export' to immediately generate a flawless PDF document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Acrobat Distiller report an 'invalidfont' PostScript error?
This error occurs when the PostScript file generated by the print driver requests a specific font (like Mangal-Regular) that is either not installed on your system or is restricted from being embedded into the document.
How do I ensure Hindi text displays properly before printing?
Ensure that your web browser and Windows operating system have the necessary language packs installed. If the text displays as boxes or garbled symbols on your screen, it will also fail to print correctly. Installing the Hindi language pack in Windows Settings resolves this.
Can I print to PDF without using Adobe Distiller?
Yes. Most modern web browsers have a built-in 'Save as PDF' option in their print dialogs. Additionally, Windows 10 and 11 include a 'Microsoft Print to PDF' driver, both of which bypass the complex PostScript conversion process used by Distiller.
