Eps file to PDF file

I have a FM file which contains several referenced .eps files.
The words in the graphics display quite normally in the FM file, however, some of the letters disappear in the converted PDF file. They are not missing as cropped, but missing here and there.
Could anyone give me a hint?
Thanks in advance!
Alice

FrameMaker does not display the EPS data, but only the bitmap preview present in the EPS file.
You can start troubleshooting by determining that the EPS files you are using are valid and fully functional (and do not reference fonts which you don't have).
This can be doen by distilling the EPS files directly. In Distiller, select File > Open; choose "File of type: EPS" or change the file name to *.eps.
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