What is a potential consequence of not embedding fonts in a print-ready PDF?

What is a potential consequence of not embedding fonts in a print-ready PDF?

• A. Not embedding fonts may result in font substitutions or missing glyphs when viewed or printed
• B. Not embedding fonts increases print speed
• C. Not embedding fonts improves color fidelity
• D. Not embedding fonts reduces file size only

Answer: (A)

Typography consistency across devices hinges on font embedding. If a print-ready PDF doesn’t embed its fonts, the viewer or printer must use fonts installed on that system. When those fonts aren’t available or don’t include all characters used, the software substitutes with another font or drops certain glyphs. This changes the shapes, spacing, and even which characters appear, so the final print may look different from what you designed. Embedding fonts ensures the exact typography travels with the file, preserving appearance and layout. Color fidelity and print speed aren’t governed by whether fonts are embedded, and embedding fonts typically increases file size rather than reduces it.

Typography consistency across devices hinges on font embedding. If a print-ready PDF doesn’t embed its fonts, the viewer or printer must use fonts installed on that system. When those fonts aren’t available or don’t include all characters used, the software substitutes with another font or drops certain glyphs. This changes the shapes, spacing, and even which characters appear, so the final print may look different from what you designed. Embedding fonts ensures the exact typography travels with the file, preserving appearance and layout.

Color fidelity and print speed aren’t governed by whether fonts are embedded, and embedding fonts typically increases file size rather than reduces it.