From: Renison, Rick (rick.renison@EDS.COM)
Date: Mon Apr 12 2004 - 22:00:10 EDT
I looked at the file in hex. It appears to be a file that contains multiple
formats, including I2/5, 128, code 93, UPC-A PDF-217 (2D), etc.
The file does begin with ASCII "UPC-E\r\n" followed by escape (0x1b) (which
is NOT the escape sequence for code 39). This text, on your printout
indicates that the printer is not in the proper escape (Epson) mode.
I do see some text that indicates code 39, but does not include the start
and stop characters (character "*"/splat) in normal code 39 barcodes.
Another observation - the file uses x0d0a (\r\n) for delimiters. Does the
AIX setup reflect this, or just 0A for LF.
Hope this helps.
Rick Renison, EDS Canada, DuSC, Oshawa, Ontario
There's no place like 127.0.0.1
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-----Original Message-----
From: IBM AIX Discussion List [mailto:aix-l@Princeton.EDU] On Behalf Of
Vipin Khushu - SuSe
Sent: April 12, 2004 4:23 PM
To: aix-l@Princeton.EDU
Subject: Send these escape codes to a Printronix P5000 series line printer
Admins / Sys Architects:
I have attached a file that contains a binary escape character followed by
ASCII text which when sent to a printronix P5210 (will work with any P5000
series printer for that matter) produces barcodes on the printer.
*Note: The file assumes Line Printer+ protocol using Epson FX emulation.
I also have a file that is designed for printers using P-series emulation if
you require it.
My problem is thus:
When I send this file to the printer, all I get is the characters UPC-E
which indicates that the printer is not correctly interpreting the escape
code that immediately follows those characters. So for example, the hex
equivalent to the escape code for code 39 is 1B and if the printer was
correctly interpreting the escape, it would print 1234567890 in the form of
a bar code (code 39).
Note that I can copy the file to the printer through LPT1 on a windows
machine from dos and successfully print bar codes thus:
copy /B lpssbc1B.txt lpt1:
The /B switch indicates binary file.
What AIX command should I use that will transfer this file with its binary
escape characters intact so that the printer will correctly interpret the
information?
TIA
Vipin-
703-788 3279
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