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- LaserWriter fonts for LaserWriter and/or LaserWriter
- by Francis X. "Butch" Mahoney, Jr.
- 10536 N. Oak Hills Pkwy - B
- Baton Rouge, La. 70810
- (504) 769-6608
-
-
- Preamble: This is Shareware. I am requesting a contribution of $20
- (although I'm not proud...I'll accept any amount) so that I may con-
- tinue to produce and provide quality LaserWriter fonts at bargain pri-
- ces. The bank keeps knocking on my door...
-
- Here's a few tips on how to use and enjoy your new LaserWriter+ font -
-
- This font - Cuneifont - is described below.
-
- There are three files included in this package; this Read Me First notice,
- the bitmap font and the LaserWriter font.
-
- I hope you are reading this first.
-
- The LaserWriter font appears on the desktop as a LaserWriter Icon with
- a "document" with the letter T on it. Move this icon into the system
- folder. It should be there for proper printing. An alternative loca-
- tion is with the application that will use the font. The latter is not
- as reliable (at least to my understanding.) That's all you have to do
- to install the LW font.
-
- The bitmap font must be installed in the system that will be used with
- the application. It MUST be installed with Font/DA Mover 3.2 or later.
- Earlier versions did not create a proper FOND table in the system (the
- FOND is a table that holds info on kerning pairs and character widths,
- etc. so that LaserWriter knows where in relation to the other letter to
- place the character.)
-
- I don't usually create many different sized bitmaps because the Laser-
- Writer doesn't need them. They are only for the users convenience in
- helping determine how a page will be laid out. It is a real pain to
- edit bitmaps. Most fonts are optimized for LaserWriter and not for
- the bitmap versions.
-
- Therefore, if you decide you want to experiment with cleaning up the
- bitmap images, there is a list of things you CANNOT do or you will
- destroy the relationship that exists between the screen version and
- the LaserWriter and the LaserWriter will not print the proper version
- (it will either substitute another font, or it will print the screen
- font).
-
- DO NOT CHANGE CHARACTER WIDTHS
- DO NOT CHANGE THE NAME OF THE FONT
- DO NOT CHANGE THE FONT ID
-
- It's best to do all you typing in a more readable screen font (i.e.,
- Geneva or Chicago), check for errors, then do the final layout in the
- screen font (this applies more to other fonts than to this version of
- SansSerif, which has a very clean and readable bitmap; it even prints
- well on the LW as a bitmap!)
-
- Coming very soon:
-
- ModernPrint - looks like very fine hand printing - works best with
- WORD or Pagemaker - or any application that lets you
- fine control leading. This original font is
- independant and compatible with any PostScript device
-
- Cuniefont - It's readable, but I wouldn't use it on a resumé.
- I'd use it on the cover of an Archaeology text
- though. It's interesting. This original font is
- independant and compatible with any PostScript device
-
- SansSerif - This is a very clean, readable typeface. Very Elegant
- and simple. Should be very popular for business
- applications like reports, resumés, etc. This original
- font is independant and compatible with any PostScript
- device
-
- MegaShade- This is a referenced font - based on Helvetica.
- It is compatible with all LWs. MegaShade is an outline
- face filled with 50% grey. Good headline material.
-
- Calligraphic - This one references a LW+ font -
- ZapfChancery-MediumItalic. However, this one is not
- italic. Furthermore, in the option-shift-letter
- range are White Caps on a square grey diamond-backed
- outlined background (Decorative Initials!).
- Set these Initials at 48-60 points (recommended) and
- wrap text around them - voila, instant 17th century
- manuscript!. This is a really good one - recommended
- for use with WORD or PageMaker.
-
- What other kinds of fonts you would like to see?
- Your comments would be appreciated.
-
- Watch this Data Library for more!
-
- Send your money-
- And enjoy!
-
- Butch
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