[cups.general] Problem printing pdf document

Michael Sweet mike at easysw.com
Tue Sep 12 09:51:36 PDT 2006


Franz Pfoertsch wrote:
> Michael Sweet wrote:
> 
>> Franz Pfoertsch wrote:
>>>> I suspect the error is due to differently implemented TT rasterisers.
>>>> The Adobe Type42 spec lists a couple of resrictions for how to convert
>>>> the TT font into a valid Type42 font. Maybe the Type42 generator of
>>>> xpdf (which is the basis for CUPS' pdftops filter) still has some
>>>> quirks.
>>>>
>>>> Helge
>>>>
>>> Should I file a bug to xpdf or to cups?
>> File it with the Xpdf author; we'll pick up the fix once it is
>> released...
>>
> I try to contact derek via email but got no answer.
> 
> Are there any other way to contact the Xpdf author?

Not that I am aware of, however please be patient - Derek gets a LOT
of email and it may take a while for him to respond...

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