Advanced Features and Troubleshooting Manual
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Advanced Print Features
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Using fonts

Resident typefaces (PostScript)

The printer accepts Adobe Type 1 and Type 3 downloadable fonts, TrueType fonts,
PCL5, and a variety of user-defined fonts.
To extend font capability, the printer supports a SCSI-connected external hard disk
for storage of additional fonts. Refer to “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on
page 143 for more information.
ATM (Adobe Type Manager) software (provided on a separate CD-ROM shipped
with your printer) helps your computer to display these fonts on screen as they will
appear in your prints.
All printer configurations are shipped with 136 resident fonts. To print a sample of
the printer’s fonts, see page 39.

Resident typefaces (PCL5)

For PCL5 (Printer Command Language) printing (HP LaserJet 4 emulation), the
printer supports Courier, Times, and Universe typefaces in medium, bold, italic
medium, and italic bold. Before the printer accepts PCL data, the printer port must
be set to AutoSelect.

Downloading fonts

Printer-resident fonts are always available for printing. Additional downloadable fonts
can be sent from your computer and stored in the printer’s memory or on an
external hard disk. Adding more printer memory expands the number of fonts that
can be stored on your printer.
Downloading fonts saves print time when printing large, or several documents, that
use those fonts.
The printer accepts these (and other) downloadable fonts:
■Type 1
■Type 3
■Adobe
■Agfa
■Bitstream
■Microsoft
■Apple
■TrueType (scalable to any point size; look the same on-screen and printed).
Before printing, make sure that the fonts specified in your document are installed in
the printer or are set up correctly. If you request a font in an application that is not
resident in the printer, or is not correctly installed, the text is printed in Courier
typeface.
Refer to “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on page 143 for more information on
external SCSI disks for font storage.