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

[Ray Ontko <rayo@ONTKO.COM>]

John,

Yes, if you want to use PRINTER-TYPE=HP, you'll have to use
-printer:hp to generate the proper lis file.

I'm familiar with E-MPAC.  In the case of E-MPAC, I believe
it only produces a plain-text file so that you can view it
on-line using their built-in viewer.

Ray
> 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
>
> Please respond to SQR-USERS@USA.NET
>
> To:   Multiple recipients of list SQR-USERS <SQR-USERS@list.iex.net>
> 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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