[tex-live] Problem with T1 encoding and Type1 fonts

[Vladimir Volovich]

"RN" == Rolf Niepraschk writes:

 RN> For the normal text a Type1 font is used (sfrm1000.pfb) but for
 RN> the bold text a pk font (ecbx1440.600pk). Why? The result with
 RN> dvips is similar.

that's because TeX Live includes a limited version of CM-Super fonts
(only for size 10 pt).

ot use only 10-pt fonts in your document, include the line
\usepackage[10pt]{type1ec}
before \usepackage[T1]{fontenc}

or get the full version of CM-Super package from CTAN.

Best,
v.