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Intermec Fingerprint 6.13 – Programmer's Guide
2. Converting Outline Font
Files via Toolbox
12. FONTS, cont'd.
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Outline font files in Speedo format can be converted to the Intermec
Fingerprint *.ATF format using the Toolbox Fonts program. The
*.ATF fonts can then be specified in regard of direction and range
of characters and be converted to binary files in Toolbox Configu-
ration, after which they are either stored as fonts in EPROM's or
memory cards, or downloaded to the printer's RAM memory, e.g.
using the Kermit protocol (see chapter 6.8) or the FILE& LOAD
statement.
Fonts can be deleted from the RAM memory using a REMOVE
FONT statement.
Some printer models have a CPU board with a third pair of EPROM
sockets, e.g. EasyCoder 401/501/601. Such printers can be fitted
with a “Scalable Fonts Kit” which allows standard outline font files
in Speedo and TrueType formats to be converted to bitmap fonts in
sizes and appearances decided by a FONT statement.
Fonts converted from outline font files by means of a FONT
statement can be given any name, but it is recommended to follow
the Intermec Fingerprint convention regarding extensions.
Intermec Shell Enhanced provides an even easier way of converting
outline font files to bitmap fonts, provided the printer is fitted with
both a “Scalable Fonts Kit” and a keyboard. The operator is
prompted by messages in the display to specify the various para-
meters via the printer's keyboard (see the Technical Manual).
Fonts converted from Intermec Shell are automatically given a
name based on the name of the original outline font file.
After conversion, the bitmap fonts will be stored in the printer's
RAM memory, either permanently or until next power up. Fonts
can be deleted from the RAM memory using a REMOVE FONT
statement.
In printers fitted with the two extra EPROMs of the scalable fonts
kit, it is possible to use the statement FONT LOAD to download and
convert fonts in .ATF format to the printer's memory, where they
can be saved either permanently or until next power-up. Fonts can
be deleted from the RAM memory using a REMOVE FONT
statement.
3. Converting Outline Font
Files via Scalable Fonts
Kit
4. Converting .ATF Fonts