Printing on a comp. w/o the app.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenge of printing a file on a computer that lacks the necessary software and fonts to properly render the document. Participants explore various methods to overcome this issue, including font embedding and transferring fonts between computers.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about printing a file without the required software or fonts on a different computer.
  • Another suggests embedding the font within the Word document as a potential solution, though the exact method is not recalled.
  • A later reply humorously references the Microsoft Office help feature for assistance with embedding fonts.
  • Another participant proposes copying the font from the Windows fonts directory to a floppy disk and transferring it to the school computer, noting that dragging and dropping may be more reliable than copy and paste.
  • One participant reports that the font embedding method did not work as intended.

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Participants present multiple approaches to the problem, but there is no consensus on a definitive solution, particularly regarding the effectiveness of font embedding.

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Limitations include the uncertainty of the font embedding process and the potential issues with transferring fonts between computers, which may depend on specific system configurations.

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Is there a way that I can print a file on a computer that doesn't have software to read the file?

I have a very specialized font installed for MS word on my computer, but no printer. I have access to a computer lab with excellent printing resources, but these computers will not have the particular font. I would really like to use the computer lab superior printing capabilities.

I tried creating a *.pdf file, but the computer said it didn't recognize the font.

I tried pasting into paint, but I lost a butt load of resolution.
 
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You should be able to embed the font within the word doc. Its an option, but I don't recall were or how to do it. Ask the stupid dog/paper clip for some help on embedded fonts. I'm sure its covered in M$ Office help.
 
Thanks, faust9. I'll try that when I get home.
 
Lol, yea that dog-paper clip is annoying...

Or... go to c:\windows\fonts directory and copy the font you need to a floppy and then paste the font from the floppy to the ..\fonts directory on the computer at your School. Sometimes it is picky with the copy and paste command but dragging and dropping the font will work.

HTH,
 
Just FYI to anyone, the embedding did not work.
 

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