How do I package Typekit fonts as part of an Illustrator file needed by the printer.

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September 26, 2019
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How do I package Typekit fonts as part of an Illustrator file that is required by a printer?

Thanks to anyone who can help me.

Suzanne

How to

jane-e

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In this situation, you might make a copy first to keep the text live, and then Outline the fonts.

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mjbelt

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Now Called Adobe Fonts:)

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suzannec31925241Author

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Yes, I know, but old habits die hard!! Still the same old problem though. The manufacturer who is making a building sign for me , will be laser cutting lettering and needs to use the font for this job only. So regrettably, it is not my printer, who has access to fonts

Ton Frederiks

Community Expert

Create outlines?

Ton Frederiks

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Or send a PDF (fonts will be embedded), unless the printer needs to modify your Illustrator file.

Ton Frederiks

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If the printer has Illustrator CC he also has access to the Typekit fonts

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Dame Vigo

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That's what you would think. I work with a manufacturer in China (I design for sports apparel) the backs, Names and Numbers remain live text so that the roster can easily be batched in. HOWEVER, when I forget and use typekit... I have font issues. Now, I've asked, this lady says she's using Illustrator CC... and she most certainly does NOT have access to the typekit fonts. (I've gone round and round with her) So either stuff is way different in China with the program and how things are licensed, she doesn't know, or she's being disengenuous. Whatever the outcome, Adobe fonts are a thorn in my side.

This whole typekit thing is less than functional. I have to actively avoid using Adobe Fonts as it is a consistant issue. I wish they would find a better solution than "find a printer who has typekit," because depending on what you are doing it isn't always an option.