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KlausKi
KlausKi
Inspiring
May 26, 2025
Question

What's the "embed Open Type fonts" setting for in Distiller?

  • May 26, 2025
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I couldn't find any documentation for this setting option.

Can someone please explain this option in more detail?

 

My first question has a second one: When I enable this option, Distiller always saves a file named "Standard(1).joboptions." However, this file can not be referenced anywhere. So, what is the purpose of "Standard(1).joboptions"?

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Tariq Dar
Legend
May 26, 2025

Hi @KlausKi, great question!

 

The “Embed OpenType Fonts” setting in Distiller controls whether OpenType fonts (.otf) are embedded as OpenType in the PDF file. This is mainly relevant in workflows where you’re creating PDFs via PostScript files and Distiller, often in publishing or print production environments.

 

If this option is unchecked, OpenType fonts may still be embedded, but depending on the driver and font encoding used, they could be converted to TrueType or Type 1.

 

If you’re not working in a print-specific environment where font compatibility is a concern, it’s usually fine to keep this enabled to ensure proper font display and preservation.

 

Let us know more about your workflow, and we can help clarify whether this setting affects your output!


~Tariq

KlausKi
KlausKiAuthor
Inspiring
May 26, 2025

Hello Tariq,

 

Thank you for your reply!

 

I do prepare documents for printing (banners, posters, etc.).

 

In Distiller, the "Embed OpenType Fonts" setting is always disabled. So, my main concerns are:

 

  1. Will this disabled option degrade print quality?
  2. Are the fonts I use in the original document unavailable at the print shop?
  3. If so, how can I permanently enable this option?

 

I think you already answered my first two questions with: No, the print quality does not deteriorate. Am I right with this assumption? Just want to make sure.

KlausKi
KlausKiAuthor
Inspiring
May 26, 2025

Ah, and my second original question: What's this "Standard(1).joboptions" file thing?

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