Windows:
If you are running Windows, you almost always need a TrueType font. TrueType fonts install directly into the Windows operating system (Windows Vista/XP/ME/98/2003/2000/NT) and become a part of the operating system once they are installed. Any Windows program can access these fonts by using standard system calls. TrueType fonts work on virtually any printer, and you don't need to perform any special actions to use these fonts, other than selecting the typeface from a Windows font box. Only Optio software users need the PCL fonts when running under Windows.
Note: our retail TrueType fonts will not embed in pdf files. To get an embeddable version of these fonts you need to purchase a distribution license. |
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Unix/DOS/AS400:
These computer systems can not use TrueType fonts! We do make some of our bar code fonts in LaserJet PCL format. Fonts in PCL format will work on any HP LaserJet or compatible printer. PCL fonts are binary files that are stored on your computer hard drive. You must send the font to the printer before you attempt to print anything using that font. The font will stay in the printer until you turn the printer off. Your application must send PCL commands to the printer to select this type of font. All of our PCL fonts come with instructions that tell you how to send the font to the printer and what the comand is to select the font.
PostScript:
We do make PostScript versions (in PC format) of some of our font sets. Check with us to see whether we have the fonts you want in PostScript format. |
