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DOCUPRINT IPS SOLUTIONS GUIDE 4-7
Fonts
This section describes the actions you may need to perform to make
your fonts available for use with the DocuPrint IPS printers. Review
each section to determine if it applies to your site.
Printer-resident fonts versus downloading fonts
PSF can access fonts two ways:
• referencing them from the host system
• referencing them from the printer.
Any user with the proper security access rights can access fonts that
reside on the host. In contrast, all users can access fonts stored on
the printer, regardless of security rights. The DocuPrint IPS printers
support single-byte outline and double-byte outline fonts, but do not
support resident raster fonts.
IBM AFP font collection
IBM delivers a standard set of 240 and 300 pel fonts with their
printers. If your current printer only supports 240 pel, you may not
have installed the 300 pel fonts. You may choose to purchase the
IBM Font Collection which contains over 1,000 fonts in various
formats and resolutions.
Xerox recommends that you upgrade to the 300 pel font libraries
since these fonts provide better print quality on most DocuPrint IPS
printers. If you have a DocuPrint 180 IPS, however, you may
continue to use the 240 dpi fonts since both the 240 and 300 dpi fonts
print with a high print quality due to the enhanced resolution marking
engine.
The following sections provide information on the various types of
fonts provided by IBM.
Sonoran fonts
Sonoran fonts are proportional fonts, available in Serif, Sans Serif,
and Petite formats. They are available in both 240 and 300 pel
resolutions.
Sonoran fonts are the only AFP typographic font available for the
original version of PSF. If you are a long-time AFP customer, you will
most likely have purchased these fonts. If you plan to continue using
Sonoran fonts for printing to DocuPrint IPS printers, make sure that
you use the 300 pel version for the best resolution quality.
The use of Core interchange fonts is recommended over using
Sonoran fonts.
Compatibility fonts
The Compatibility fonts provide compatibility with IBM 3800 Model 1
printer technology and impact printer technology. These fonts are
available in both unbounded and bounded box format and are
generally used for applications printed to 3800 printers.