Printronix fontcard JAPANS ANDALE 257820-001

For industrial printers that must produce flawless Japanese text, the Printronix Japanese Andale Font Card 257820-001 stands apart from generic font solutions by embedding a dedicated, hardware-accelerated Andale typeface directly into the printer. Unlike software fonts that consume memory and slow down print jobs, this card delivers crisp, consistent Japanese characters at full engine speed, making it indispensable for logistics labels, compliance documents, and transactional output in Japanese-speaking markets.

Highlights

• Dedicated Japanese Andale font set stored on PCB for reliable, high-speed rendering
• Supports common Japanese encodings including Shift-JIS and JIS
• Internal expansion slot installation – no external cables or drivers required
• Engineered by Printronix for seamless integration with compatible industrial printers
• Ideal for high-volume Japanese document and label printing

In daily use

Install the card once and your printer gains permanent Japanese language capability without taxing its main processor. The Andale font is optimized for legibility at small sizes, ensuring barcodes, addresses, and fine print remain sharp. In warehouses or offices where Japanese is a core language, this card eliminates the need for workarounds or external font management, reducing errors and downtime.

Full specifications

• Product type: Font card
• Language support: Japanese
• Font set: Andale
• Part number: 257820-001
• Compatibility: Specific Printronix industrial printers (refer to printer documentation)
• Installation type: Internal expansion slot
• Character encoding: Shift-JIS, JIS
• Material: Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with electronic components
• Region of use: Japan or Japanese language environments
• Technology: Hardware-based font storage and processing
• Included components: Font card only

Final note

Trusted by enterprises for mission-critical Japanese printing, the Printronix 257820-001 delivers native language support that keeps operations running smoothly.