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fronflower · 09-08-2023, 09:35 AM

Here are a few suggestions to resolve the issue of Kindle displaying Traditional Chinese EPUBs with Simplified Chinese fonts:

Double check that the language code in the EPUB's metadata is correctly set to "zh-TW". This tells Kindle the content is in Traditional Chinese.

Try setting the font-family CSS style to a traditional Chinese font like "LiSong Pro" or "HanWangMingMed". This forces the traditional font rendering.

Convert the EPUB to Kindle Format 8 (KF8) instead of KFX. KF8 has better support for embedded fonts and advanced styling. Use KindleGen to convert.

As a workaround, email the EPUB to your Kindle email with "convert" in the subject. This will convert to Kindle Format and may properly detect the language.

If all else fails, contact Kindle customer support. Explain the issue in detail and they may have additional suggestions or be able to escalate to their technical teams.

The key is properly signaling the zh-TW language code and controlling the font rendering with custom CSS. With some experimentation, you should be able to find a workflow that works reliably. Let me know if you have any other questions!

09-08-2023, 09:35 AM	#5
fronflower Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2023 Device: none	Traditional Chinese EPUBs Here are a few suggestions to resolve the issue of Kindle displaying Traditional Chinese EPUBs with Simplified Chinese fonts: Double check that the language code in the EPUB's metadata is correctly set to "zh-TW". This tells Kindle the content is in Traditional Chinese. Try setting the font-family CSS style to a traditional Chinese font like "LiSong Pro" or "HanWangMingMed". This forces the traditional font rendering. Convert the EPUB to Kindle Format 8 (KF8) instead of KFX. KF8 has better support for embedded fonts and advanced styling. Use KindleGen to convert. As a workaround, email the EPUB to your Kindle email with "convert" in the subject. This will convert to Kindle Format and may properly detect the language. If all else fails, contact Kindle customer support. Explain the issue in detail and they may have additional suggestions or be able to escalate to their technical teams. The key is properly signaling the zh-TW language code and controlling the font rendering with custom CSS. With some experimentation, you should be able to find a workflow that works reliably. Let me know if you have any other questions!