SSRS 2022 does not show barcode when printing to PDF

Question

We are using SSRS 2022. We have a report that has a barcode on it using BCC3OF9N.TTF. The barcode shows in preview mode when we run the report, but when it prints to PDF or exports to PDF the barcode does not show.

I have verified the barcode is on the SSRS server and the workstation.

We have tried to export to Word and the barcode shows, but the formatting is off and the report goes to a second page when it should not and we have not been able to adjust it. In PDF mode it is only on 1 page.

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Hi @DoveConnieDES-3786,

Please read the section Font Embedding in the article: Exporting to a PDF File

To check if the font is TrueType and its embeddability, please right click the font file and select Properties, and then you can find these properties in the Details tab.

Regards，

Zoe Hui

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Answer 2

For anyone reading this post to find why his Barcode font is working in SSRS, but not in PDF or with printing: You need to install the same Barcode font on the SSRS server, and make sure you install it for All Users, right click the font and select: "Install for all users"

Restart MS SQL Reporting services after installing the font to make it active. This works for example with font: c39hrp48dhtt (but also with other fonts)

This font shows the text below the barcode, if you don't want to see the starting and ending asteriks(*), then use exclamation marks instead(!).

Answer 3

If the BCC3OF9N.TTF barcode is not appearing when exporting to PDF in SSRS 2022, the issue is likely related to font handling during the export process. First, ensure the barcode font is properly installed on both the SSRS report server and any client workstations where the report is being viewed or exported. After confirming the installation, restart the SQL Server Reporting Services to apply the changes.

Another common issue is font embedding permissions. Some fonts have restrictions that prevent them from being embedded in PDF files. You can check the font properties on your system to verify if it allows embedding. If the font does not support this, you may need to use a barcode font with full embedding permissions.

Additionally, you should verify that the SSRS configuration includes the barcode font to ensure it is recognized during the export process. If the barcode still does not display correctly, consider switching to a more compatible barcode font that works seamlessly with PDF rendering in SSRS.

Finally, try opening the exported PDF in different PDF viewers like Adobe Acrobat to confirm the issue isn’t due to viewer limitations. Some PDF readers may not render custom fonts properly, even if everything is set up correctly.
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