Specifications

Chapter 2— Downloading Fonts to the Printer
10 IPL Programmer’s Reference Manual
What Types of Fonts Can I Download?
You can download these types of fonts to most Intermec printers:
• Bitmap
• Outline (TrueType and Speedo)
Note: The 3400, 3400e, 3440, 4420, 4440, PF2i, PF4i, PM4i, and
EasyCoder F4 printers support the use of scaleable TrueType fonts.
Bitmap fonts can be used on any Intermec printer, including those
TrueType fonts you have converted to bitmap using PrintSet. The PF2i,
PF4i, PM4i, and EasyCoder F4 do not support Speedo fonts.
In addition to the fonts permanently resident in your printer, you can
download fonts in the form of user-defined bitmap or outline (scaleable)
fonts. Use this section to learn about the differences between bitmap and
outline fonts and how to choose the type of font you want to use.
Bitmap fonts commonly:
• print in one fixed size. (If you magnify the font, they print but are
ragged.)
• print quickly.
• are memory intensive when defined as large characters.
Outline fonts commonly:
• vary in size. You can print any size character up to 10.16 cm (4 in).
• print smooth characters.
• image slower than bitmap fonts.
Your printer supports two types of outline fonts: TrueType (support
available only on the 3400, 3400e, 3440, 4420, 4440, EasyCoder F4,
PF2i, PF4i, and PM4i printers) and Speedo (not supported on the
EasyCoder F4, PF21, PF4i, or PM4i). TrueType fonts are the most
popular outline fonts, and several are available through Windows on your
PC. For help locating Speedo fonts, contact Intermec Technical Support.