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		Do I really have to be tidy with the fonts on my own computer? Can I give Repros copies of my fonts? Should I use keyboard commands to set type attributes? Can I mix PostScript and TrueType fonts in the same file? Am I using an uncommon font? What about small type and hairline rules? Will I be using any reverse type? What about typefaces in my image-editing programs? Can I use my custom-design typefaces?
	TO TOP	Do I really have to be tidy with the fonts on my own computer?
		Yes. Keep a running list of both the screen fonts and the printer fonts that you are using. You will need to work with Repros to make sure that we have access to all the fonts in your job. Regularly make an inventory of all the fonts on your systems and remove old font versions, unlicensed fonts, renamed fonts, and unwanted custom fonts. The larger your organisation, the more likely that extraneous fonts will creep on to your system and cause problems.
	TO TOP	Can I give Repros copies of my fonts?
		Keep copies of your font licenses and be sure that you know the rules for exchanging fonts. Some type foundries allow their customers to exchange printer fonts for output purposes, but not all. Please supply Reprographics all fonts with your job so that it can be output correctly to film.
v	TO TOP	Should I use keyboard commands to set type attributes?
		No. Don't use keyboard commands to set type attributes. The imagesetter may not be able to translate such commands. When using bold. italic, bold italic, outline or shadow typefaces, select the actual typeface from the font menu. If the appropriate font is not present (eg the bold macro is used but the bold version of the font is not available) then the instruction will be ignored by the imagesetter.
	TO TOP	Can I mix PostScript and TrueType fonts in the same file?
		No. Use only one type or the other. We recommmend PostScript Type 1 fonts for the best output results. On some RIPs, conflicts between Trutype and Type 1 PostScript fonts can cause font substitution and type reflow. Some page layout programs and many film houses cannot produce acceptable output results from TrueType or specialised fonts. If a True Type and a Type 1 version of the font are present then the file will reflow and in most cases the words will break apart with noticeable spaces eg Rep rog raphics.
	TO TOP	Am I using an uncommon font?
		There are thousands of fonts available. Always supply copies of all fonts with the job.
	TO TOP	What about small type and hairline rules?
		Avoid using type smaller than 6 points and only use 7 point type with discretion. Do not use hairline rules - always set rules to specified point measures.
	TO TOP	Will I be using any reverse type?
		Sans serif and bold typefaces are the choices for reverse type. Use a dominant colour of at least 70% strength for the shape behind the type. Be careful of trapping which can adversely affect the reverse type.
	TO TOP	What about typefaces in my image-editing programs?
		Pay particular attention to these as they are easily overlooked at the end of a job when you are concentrating on the details in your page layout program. Coverting type to outlines with particular attention to the weight of the outline, means that you do not have to supply printer fonts for these images. When you convert to outlines, make sure that you keep a copy of the type version for possible future alterations in the job.
	TO TOP	Can I use my custom designed typefaces?
		Yes, you can but your typefaces must have unique names for both screen and printer versions to avoid conflicts with other standard and existing typeface names.
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