Photoshop CC 14.1.2 - Save to PDF text error

Dear Adobe,
I have a huge problem with saving to PDF. See pic.
The fonts are distorted and white artifacts occur. I re-installed all apps in Creative Cloud but nothing works. As I searched through the help files on this website it seems that this is an old and known problem. Please Adobe?
Thank you,
Pim Schilperoort

Sooo Adobe Guy... what's up? How's the new stapler working? Fine? Good. Maybe - I mean: MAYBE - you can have a look at this problem. You know... I am a client. Get it? Client > money > Adobe > you > salary
Sooo do something okay? Yes I know you are bussy testing the new stapler. Sure! But after that try to do something which makes clients happy. Solving problems and bugs maybe? Bugs. Get it? Bugs are not supposed to be in the product... and people can become clients if you make a good product. Get it? People > Clients > Money > Adobe > you.
We make you a better YOU Adobe Guy. We, the clients. Cherish them? Maybe?

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