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Looking at the pdf generated from the latex code (I am using texmaker) it looks faded with respect to other pdf files I am use to read. I mean, the words are not as dark as the ones on the other papers.

The same happens when I print it.

How can I make them look darker? (I am not allowed to change the font)

Rhei
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  • What font are you using? If you are new to LaTeX and are using default Computer Modern, you may be surprised at how light this font is, especially on screen. – musarithmia Mar 27 '15 at 16:30
  • I have not set any font therefore it uses the default one. The requirements I have on the font say I must use the Times New Roman or similar and, according to your comment, the default one is not the Times although it looks quite the same. – Rhei Mar 27 '15 at 17:00
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    The default font is the one the inventor of TeX, Donald Knuth, designed especially for this system. For a Times-like font, add to your preamble, \usepackage{newtxtext, newtxmath} \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} and compile with pdflatex. – musarithmia Mar 27 '15 at 17:09
  • Since I have .eps figure in the document can I still use pdflatex? – Rhei Mar 27 '15 at 17:52
  • @Rhei Yes. The figures will be converted by graphicx and included automatically. However, you don't need to use pdflatex. You can use the packages suggested and use latex. – cfr Mar 27 '15 at 18:28
  • Ok, thank you. One last question: what is the difference between the \usepackage{newtxtext, newtxmath} and the \usepackage{times}? – Rhei Mar 27 '15 at 19:10
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    The times package loads Nimbus Roman No. 9 as the main text font; newtxtext loads Tex Gyre Termes. These are both siblings of Times New Roman in the same font family. newtx is more recent and is more focused on providing full math support. Enter texdoc newtx in a terminal (or use the documentation menus of TeXmaker) to learn more. – musarithmia Mar 27 '15 at 19:31

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