Re: I have a requirement to produce PDFs with large print and I am having issues, need help

[Reginald Finney <rafinney@xxxxxxxxxx>]

 Thanks Jim,
Yes, the external printer file is devtype(*AFPDS) and I will try using that font.
Reggie


    On Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 01:41:58 PM CST, Jim Franz <franz9000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:  
 
 external printer file devtype(*AFPDS)  - helvetica is a font that can get
much larger
                            FONT(2304 (*POINTSIZE 25))
                            1'Font 2304 HELVETICA 25 point'
(font 2305 for bold)
Jim Franz

On Tue, Feb 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM Reginald Finney <rafinney@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I wrote programs that create PDFs for a health claims processing company.
> I create the PDF using printer files and using AFPTOOL to first copy the
> printer file to a TIFF file and then convert the TIFF file into a PDF.
> The company has received a requirement to be able to provide large print
> for those members who document larger print as a preference.
> I have tried many approaches such as changing fonts, point size, chrsiz,
> etc. But I can get the characters to only increase to roughly a point size
> of 16 but no larger. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks Reggie
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