Fonts problems with PDF reports and Lexmark printers

Hi,
since yesterday we use Oracle Reports Services 10.1.2.3.0 as our productive reports services.
When we print PDF reports on one of the following printers, the fonts size isn't correct (in the report defined as font size 8, on the paper the font size is about 16!).
- Lexmark T620 PS3
- Lexmark W820 PS3
The printers work correct if I print out a PDF file via Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Best regards
Flo

Hi,
I'm afraid that this was a couple of years ago so I can't remember the font we used.
If memory serves then I think it is something to do with True Type fonts.
Have you searched Metalink? I think that's where I originally got some advice about the fonts in PDF documents.

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