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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

ParameterDescription
dDrive letter: R, E, or B
nameFont name
orientationN (normal), R (rotated 90°), I (inverted), B (bottom-up)
heightCharacter height in dots
dataBitmap data for the font characters

Example

~DBE:CUSTOM.FNT,N,24,<font data>

Download a 24-dot bitmap font to flash

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