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| Windows TrueType: If you are running Windows, you almost always need a TrueType font. TrueType fonts install directly into the Windows operating system (Windows XP/ME/98/95/2003/2000 or 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. Note: our retail TrueType fonts will not embed in pdf documents. To get an embeddable version of these fonts you need to purchase a distribution license. |
| Windows PostScript: If you are running Windows, it is possible you might be able to use a PostScript font. Only programs that specifically require PostScript fonts will be able to use that font format. Our Windows PostScript fonts include the three standard files: .AFM, .PFM, and .PFB. Note: our retail PostScript fonts will not embed in pdf documents. To get an embeddable version of these fonts you need to purchase a distribution license. |
| 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 with HP LaserJet or compatible printers. 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 explain how to send the font to your printer and what command should be used to select the font. |