Lexmark Simplified Chinese Font Card

LexmarkSKU: 3402721

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Lexmark Simplified Chinese Font Card

Unlock true Simplified Chinese printing capability with the Lexmark Simplified Chinese Font Card. This compact upgrade enhances select Lexmark printers with two scalable fonts for PCL 6 emulation (MHeiGB and SungGB) and an additional pair for PostScript emulation (MHei-Bold and MSung-Light). With GBK symbol set 18C support, the card reproduces the full range of Simplified Chinese characters used in business communications, marketing materials, and daily office documents. A display font is included to ensure Simplified Chinese is accurately rendered in printer menus and status messages, making setup and operation smoother for teams that rely on Chinese-language workflows. Whether you print multilingual reports, invoices, labels, or forms, this font card delivers credible typography, consistent branding, and dependable performance across compatible Lexmark devices.

  • Broad language support across printer languages: The Lexmark Simplified Chinese Font Card delivers dedicated fonts for both PCL 6 emulation and PostScript emulation, enabling high-fidelity Chinese text in a wide range of document types—from dense reports to bold headlines. This dual-language approach ensures that your Lexmark printer handles Chinese content with the same clarity you expect from Western fonts, reducing the need for workarounds or external font substitutions.
  • Comprehensive font families for versatile typography: MHeiGB and SungGB are provided for PCL 6 emulation, delivering scalable, crisp Chinese glyphs suitable for body text and UI elements. For PostScript emulation, MHei-Bold and MSung-Light offer strong headline weights and refined body text. This combination supports consistent branding across documents, presentations, and marketing collateral, while preserving legibility at various print sizes.
  • GBK symbol set 18C compatibility: The font card supports GBK symbol set 18C, ensuring accurate mapping of Simplified Chinese characters to their correct glyphs on compatible Windows systems. This compatibility minimizes glyph substitutions and preserves the intended look of your brand’s Chinese-language materials, helping maintain a professional, uniform appearance across all printed pages.
  • Included display font for on-device clarity: A dedicated display font is included to render Simplified Chinese text in printer menus, status dialogs, and configuration screens. This makes setup, status checks, and troubleshooting more intuitive for users who rely on Chinese language interfaces, improving overall usability and reducing misreads during operation.
  • Ease of integration and broad printer compatibility: Designed to slot into Lexmark printers that support font cards, the Lexmark Simplified Chinese Font Card simplifies deployment and minimizes compatibility risk. It works with a wide range of Lexmark devices that support font-card expansions, ensuring a smooth upgrade path without extensive firmware changes or extended downtime.

Technical Details of Lexmark Simplified Chinese Font Card

  • Emulation support: PCL 6 emulation and PostScript emulation
  • Font sets included: MHeiGB and SungGB for PCL 6; MHei-Bold and MSung-Light for PostScript
  • GBK symbol set: 18C compatibility for Simplified Chinese Windows character mapping
  • Display font: Included to render Simplified Chinese on printer displays and menus
  • Compatibility: Intended for Lexmark printers that support font cards and language emulation modes

How to install Lexmark Simplified Chinese Font Card

  • Power down the printer and unplug it from the power source to avoid any electrical issues during installation.
  • Open the printer’s access panel and locate the font card slot or memory expansion bay designated for font expansions.
  • If an existing font card is present, remove it carefully following the printer’s manual. If not, proceed to the next step.
  • Orient the Lexmark Simplified Chinese Font Card with the connector aligned to the slot. Gently insert the card until it seats firmly and cannot be moved with light pressure.
  • Close the access panel and plug the printer back in. Power on the device and allow the firmware to detect the new font card. This may take a moment as the system recognizes the new fonts for both PCL 6 and PostScript emulation.
  • Access the printer’s control panel or the printer driver on your computer. Navigate to the font or language settings, and select the new Simplified Chinese font options (MHeiGB, SungGB for PCL 6; MHei-Bold, MSung-Light for PostScript) as the default or preferred fonts for your documents.
  • Print a test page containing Simplified Chinese text to verify glyph rendering, spacing, and overall typography. Adjust font size and weight if needed to align with your branding guidelines and document layouts.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: What exactly is included with the Lexmark Simplified Chinese Font Card?

    A: The card includes two scalable fonts for PCL 6 emulation (MHeiGB and SungGB), two fonts for PostScript emulation (MHei-Bold and MSung-Light), and a display font to render Simplified Chinese on printer menus and status screens.

  • Q: Which character set does it support?

    A: It supports GBK symbol set 18C, ensuring accurate mapping of Simplified Chinese characters for Windows-style content and common business documents.

  • Q: Which printers are compatible with this font card?

    A: Lexmark printers that offer a font-card expansion option and support both PCL 6 and PostScript emulation are compatible. Always verify the printer model’s font-card compatibility in the user manual or product specifications.

  • Q: Do I need to update firmware to use the font card?

    A: In most cases, the font card works with existing firmware that supports font-card expansion. For optimal performance and compatibility, check for any optional firmware updates from Lexmark that may improve font rendering or emulation handling.

  • Q: How does this affect document quality?

    A: By providing dedicated Simplified Chinese font families for both PCL 6 and PostScript, the card delivers crisp glyph shapes, scalable typography, and consistent weight across sizes. This reduces the need for font substitutions and ensures branding is preserved across Chinese-language documents.

  • Q: How should I configure fonts after installation?

    A: Use the printer control panel or the printer driver to select the new fonts for your documents. For best results, set the desired font family for body text (MHeiGB/SungGB) and for headings or emphasis (MHei-Bold/MSung-Light), and test across multiple document layouts to fine-tune spacing and line breaks.


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