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CHAPTER 7: DOWNLOADABLE FONTS
The 466 is capable of storing up to 255 downloadable fonts. The printer treats downloadable
fonts just like the standard bitmapped fonts mentioned in Chapter 4. The "JET2466.EXE"
software utility can be used to convert LaserJet II™ compatible fonts and the “TTF2MIC.EXE”
utility can convert TrueType® fonts. (Note: The "JET2466.EXE" program uses the Portrait or 0
degree source rotation for both normal and rotated fonts.)
Downloadable fonts are accessed in the same manner as embedded fonts but use a TCI value
of 8. The CGN selects the downloaded font number to use.
The following is a list of commands referring to downloadable font functions.
^A
^D Command
100 Clear User RAM: This command will clear all downloaded fonts, graphics, and
stored label formats.
101 List Memory Bytes Available: The printer will send a < character followed by
the amount of bytes and finally a > character. (ie. >699842<)
XX 106 Load Font/Graphic Image into User Memory: ^A select which slot to place the
font/image in (1-255).
The following section details the process required to convert and load user defined fonts. The
conversion utility "JET2466.EXE" is available on request. This DOS utility converts fonts from
the popular .SFP format in to a format suitable for downloading to the 466 printer.
Note: The 466 treats fonts and graphics the same. Please refer to Chapter 6 for the
font/graphic structure.
7.1 PROCEDURE FOR USING JET2466.EXE UTILITY
A) Type at DOS prompt - JET2466 filename.ext
B) Follow the on screen instructions and note the slot # the image was placed in.
C) Down-load resulting file (filename.N66 or .R66) file to printer
D) Section 4.5.3 explains how to access loaded images.