Re: Problem Printing Bar-codes on a HP Laserjet 5

[John Walker <John_A._Walker@FIRSTENERGYCORP.COM>]

Ray,

What I forgot to include was that the SQT file was executed through an
application called EMPAC.
Based on yesterdays input from another reader of the SQR-USERS  list I was
able to isolate the
problem back to the application. The problem is nothing to do with SQR. It
seems like something in the
way the application is executing/processing the SQT file is conflicting
with the bar code printing.  I am
currently working with the vendor to understand what is going on.

Thanks for everyone's help.

On a side note is it always necessary to use -printer:hp when generating
the .lis file as well as
declaring  PRINTER-TYPE=HP?






Ray Ontko <rayo@ONTKO.COM> on 04/01/98 07:34:02 PM

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cc:    (bcc: John A. Walker/CEI/FirstEnergy)
Subject:  Re: Problem Printing Bar-codes on a HP Laserjet 5




John,
> I am writing a maintenance work order document in SQR ver. 3 and trying
to
> print a bar-code of the work order number on the top of the cover page.
> However, I am having problems getting it to print on a HP laserjet 5
> printer.  In the report I declare and use a report layout that specifies
> PRINTER-TYPE=HP.  The report  is compiled and run on a solaris UNIX box
> which generates an LIS file which is routed to the HP through a UNIX
> printer queue.  Not only does the bar code not print  it wipes out text
> near it.  My guess is that the problem is due to the printer control
> characters being sent but I'm not sure how to solve the problem.  Any
> suggestions that anyone might have would be appreciated.  Eventually,
this
> report will have to print on different HP printer models.
>
> Incidentally, I know the problem is not code related because if I compile
> and run the report on a PC and print the output through Windows from an
SPF
> file the bar-code prints fine.
Hmm.  I have been able to use the bar-code feature on HP
printers in the past.  Are you able to use a simple
program to print a sample bar code anywhere on a page?
Are you using -printer:hp when you generate the .lis file?
Ray
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