Xerox DocuPrint 180 Solution Manual

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IPS APPLICATION MIGRATIONDOCUPRINT IPS SOLUTIONS GUIDE 4-7FontsThis section describes the actions you may need to perform to makeyour fonts available for use with the DocuPrint IPS printers. Revieweach section to determine if it applies to your site.Printer-resident fonts versus downloading fontsPSF 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 thatreside on the host. In contrast, all users can access fonts stored onthe printer, regardless of security rights. The DocuPrint IPS printerssupport single-byte outline and double-byte outline fonts, but do notsupport resident raster fonts.IBM AFP font collectionIBM delivers a standard set of 240 and 300 pel fonts with theirprinters. If your current printer only supports 240 pel, you may nothave installed the 300 pel fonts. You may choose to purchase theIBM Font Collection which contains over 1,000 fonts in variousformats and resolutions.Xerox recommends that you upgrade to the 300 pel font librariessince these fonts provide better print quality on most DocuPrint IPSprinters. If you have a DocuPrint 180 IPS, however, you maycontinue to use the 240 dpi fonts since both the 240 and 300 dpi fontsprint with a high print quality due to the enhanced resolution markingengine.The following sections provide information on the various types offonts provided by IBM.Sonoran fontsSonoran fonts are proportional fonts, available in Serif, Sans Serif,and Petite formats. They are available in both 240 and 300 pelresolutions.Sonoran fonts are the only AFP typographic font available for theoriginal version of PSF. If you are a long-time AFP customer, you willmost likely have purchased these fonts. If you plan to continue usingSonoran fonts for printing to DocuPrint IPS printers, make sure thatyou use the 300 pel version for the best resolution quality.The use of Core interchange fonts is recommended over usingSonoran fonts.Compatibility fontsThe Compatibility fonts provide compatibility with IBM 3800 Model 1printer technology and impact printer technology. These fonts areavailable in both unbounded and bounded box format and aregenerally used for applications printed to 3800 printers.