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MPrasad
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February 15, 2026
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Cannot find or create the font ...

  • February 15, 2026
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Adobe Acrobat : Acrobat Pro

Continuous Release | Version 2025.001.21184 | 64-bit

PDF Documents that are scanned, give this error upon opening in PDF reader. 

“Cannot find or create the font TimesNewRomanPSMT. Some characters may not display or print correctly”

We have tried all the solutions that are provided in the forum for this issue. 

We have also un-installed Adobe, rebooted, re-installed the latest version. Updated Windows to the latest patch there is. Also updated the local machine updates via manufacturer (HP-HP Support Assistant, Dell-Dell Command Update, Lenovo-Lenovo System Update).

So far none of the solutions seem to work. 

It looks like a repetitive problem but no older solutions seem to resolve it. 

Any help will be appreciated.

 

    1 reply

    jane-e
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 15, 2026

    @MPrasad wrote:  “Cannot find or create the font TimesNewRomanPSMT.”

     

    See if this answer from Dov Isaacs, retired Adobe Principal Scientist (April 30, 1990 - May 30, 2021) helps at all:

     

    Jane