Method XbpPrinter():setFontMode() Foundation
Retrieves or sets the font options for this printer.
Syntax
:setFontMode( [<nMode>] ) --> nModeOld | NIL
Parameters
<nMode>
A #define constant from XBPDEV.CH must be used for <nMode>. The following constants are available:
#define constants for :setFontMode()
| Constant | Description |
|---|---|
| XBPPRN_FONTMODE_GRAPHIC | Print truetype fonts as graphics. This is the default for dot-matrix printers. |
| XBPPRN_FONTMODE_DOWNLOAD | Download truetype fonts as soft fonts. This is the default for PCL printers. |
| XBPPRN_FONTMODE_DOWNLOADOUTL | Download truetype fonts as outline soft fonts. |
| XBPPRN_FONTMODE_SUBSTITUTE | Substitute truetype fonts with device fonts. This is the default for PostScript printers. |
Return
The method returns the previous setting or NIL, if the printer does not support this option.
Description
The method allows for defining how truetype fonts are to be printed. This depends on the printer and the printer driver.
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