Re: "Forced" small caps going Greek when ripped?
I agree with all of you who suggest getting an actual true Small Caps font. I certainly believe in doing things the right way- the first time. The intent of my initial post, though, was really trying to figure out why this was happening with InDesign CS2. The issue has occurred with the same print vendor that we have used for years. Until about a year ago we were still using Quark 4 (I know, I know, but it was solid so we stuck with it). Anyway, out of the 2000+ jobs we sent to this printer (making use of forced small caps), we never had one issue. It wasn't until making the switch to ID CS2, that the issue presented itself. Now, I must say, we are not menu-style crazed, we never sent out Quark jobs with fake itals, or bolds - just small caps.
Where I am confused is that I can rip a PDF (either export or distill) and the font looks fine. I can receive a proof and the font looks fine, then receive a second proof and the font looks like crap. I can sign off on a proof, where the font looks fine, and then go on press and the font has gone corrupt when the plates were made. And rest assured, I would not pay an extra penny given that situation.