At a minimum, only the characteristics of the new font that differ from

 

those of the previously designated font must be sent (the short font

 

selection method). However, HP recommends that all of the

 

characteristics be sent to ensure that the correct font is

 

selected.

 

 

Note

PCL 5 printers can print any number of distinct fonts per page, limited

 

only by available memory.

 

 

Primary and Secondary Fonts

The printer maintains two independent font select tables for use in selecting a primary font and a secondary font. All of the characteristics previously described apply to both tables. This provides access to two distinct fonts, only one of which is selected

at a given time. To alternate between the primary and the secondary font, the control codes ‘‘SI’’ (Shift In; ASCII 15) is used to designate primary and ‘‘SO’’ (Shift Out; ASCII 14) is used to designate secondary.

The factory default state is primary font designated.

Font Resolution

With the introduction of the LaserJet 4 printer, fonts can be printed at 600 dpi resolution. All scalable fonts automatically print at either 300 or 600 dpi resolution. A bitmapped font which was designed at 300 dots-per-inch can be printed on the LaserJet 4 printer at 600 dpi. However, a bitmapped font which was designed at 600 dpi is not available for selection at 300 dpi resolution.

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