^CF - Change Alphanumeric Default Font

Overview

The ^CF command changes the default font used for all subsequent text fields until changed again.

Syntax

^CFf,h,w

Parameters

• f = Font identifier (A-Z, 0-9)
• h = Character height in dots
• w = Character width in dots (optional)

Description

• Sets the default font for entire label or format
• Eliminates need to repeat font selection for each field
• Applies to all subsequent text fields
• Can be overridden by individual ^A commands

Usage Notes

• Affects all following fields until changed
• ^A command overrides this setting for specific field
• Reduces label format size when consistent font used
• Initial value set at printer startup

Example

^XA
^CF0,50,50
^FO50,50
^FDFirst Line (using default)^FS
^FO50,120
^FDSecond Line (also using default)^FS
^FO50,190
^ADN,30,30
^FDThis uses ^A override^FS
^XZ

Font Identifier Reference

Related Commands

• ^A - Scalable/Bitmapped Font
• ^CW - Font Identifier
• ^A@ - Use Font Name to Call Font

See Also

• Scalable Font (^A)
• Font Identifier (^CW)