~DB — Download Bitmap Font
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Downloads a bitmap font to the printer. Bitmap fonts are fixed-size, pixel-perfect fonts — useful when you need exact character shapes at specific sizes.
When to use
When you need a custom bitmap font that isn't built into the printer.
Syntax
~DBd:name,orientation,height,data
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
d | Drive letter: R, E, or B |
name | Font name |
orientation | N (normal), R (rotated 90°), I (inverted), B (bottom-up) |
height | Character height in dots |
data | Bitmap data for the font characters |
Example
~DBE:CUSTOM.FNT,N,24,<font data>
Download a 24-dot bitmap font to flash