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Standard digital fonts (TrueType or OpenType) are "outline" fonts; they define the boundary of a letter but are hollow inside.

Plotters cannot "read" text as editable characters; they only understand geometric paths. plotter

If using standard fonts, the plotter will draw or cut the perimeter of each letter. 2. Convert Text to Curves/Outlines Standard digital fonts (TrueType or OpenType) are "outline"