Common questions about fonts
Here are some questions that often come up about fonts.
What kind of fonts should I buy?
Using a font that has both bitmapped and TrueType versions works best. The bitmapped version looks great on the screen and the TrueType fonts print beautifully on the Color StyleWriter 6500.
Avoid bitmapped fonts that don’t have TrueType versions because they print with jagged edges on the Color StyleWriter 6500. By contrast, TrueType fonts work well, even if you don’t have a bitmapped version.
If you have a PostScript printer or Adobe Type Manager, PostScript fonts look great on paper. The Color StyleWriter 6500 is not a PostScript printer.
Why don’t all of my fonts appear in the Fonts menu?
You may not have all of your fonts placed correctly. All the fonts should be installed in the Fonts folder in the System Folder.
Additionally, some application programs let the user decide which fonts should appear in the Fonts menu. Check the manuals that came with your programs.
Why can’t I see my Monaco 9, Geneva 9 and 12, and Chicago 12 bitmapped fonts?
These fonts are used by your Mac
What does the term Apple classic fonts mean?
The Apple classic fonts are the original ten bitmapped fonts that came with the first Macintosh in 1984. These fonts, which all have city names, include Athens, Cairo (a picture font), Chicago, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Monaco, New York, San Francisco, and Venice. Several of the fonts (Athens, Cairo, London, and San Francisco) come in only one
