Specifications

The format for the ~DS instruction is:

~DSd:o.x,s,DATA

where:

~DS = Set printer to accept download soft scalable font

d = Destination Device to Sore Font

Default value:R:(DRAM)

Other value: B:(Optional Memory)

o = Name of Font, 1-8 Alphanumeric Characters

Default: Unknown.

x = Extension, 3 Alphanumeric Characters

{Fixed. Will always be .FNT}

s = Size of Font in Bytes

This number was generated by the ZFONT pro-

gram. It should not be changed.

DATA = ASCII Hex String which Defines the Font

This data was generated by the ZFONT program. It

should not be changed.

The following example shows the first three lines of a converted scal-

able font that is ready to be downloaded to the printer. If necessary

the destination and object name can be changed.

~DSB:CGTIMES.FNT,37080,

OOFFOOFFOOFFOOFF

FFOAECB28FFFOOFF

NOTE: Downloaded scalable fonts are not checked for integrity. If

they are corrupted, they will cause unpredictable results at the

printer.

ZPL II COMMAND REFERENCE 207