How to Install PostScript Fonts on a Windows Computer

PostScript fonts include descriptions that help the fonts print well at any size and are considering high-quality fonts. To print PostScript fonts, you need a PostScript-capable printer. You must have Adobe Type Manager (ATM) to install PostScript fonts in Windows.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Adobe Type Manager
• Computer Fonts Software

1. Launch ATM. Most likely you'll find this program by opening the Start menu and then clicking Programs, Adobe and then ATM.

2. Be certain Source is set to Browse For Fonts.

3. Locate the fonts you'd like to install.

4. Select the fonts, and then click Add.

5. Close the dialog box when you have completed installing fonts.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not have ATM, you'll need to purchase it.
• PostScript fonts have two parts - the .pfm and the .pfb. You'll need both of these to install a PostScript font correctly.
• You can't print PostScript fonts if your printer doesn't understand PostScript. Check the documentation that came with your printer to make sure it is PostScript-capable.