Al,

> 023300     05                        FILLER PIC X(01) VALUE %33.
> 023400     05                        FILLER PIC X(07) VALUE
> 023500        "*z4h0q<".
> 023600     05  HD02-PL-NO                   PIC X(12) VALUE SPACES.
> 023700     05                        FILLER PIC X(02) VALUE ">Z".
>
> When the program moves '1234567890' to HD02-PL-NO (line 23.6)
>    then
> the report line printed is the barcode representation of '123456789' on the
> HP2934A
>
> line 23.3 tells me (I think) that I'm dealing w/PCL
> line 23.5.....apparently esc/* kicks off a 'dots' command.
>
> I cannot find reference to the balance of that command [z4h0q<]
> anywhere...all I'm attempting here is have the same output printed to a HP
> LaserJet4100N.

This is documented in the "HP 2930 series printer manual".
As far as i remmeber this means: Output barcode (defaults to code39)
(ESC*z<DATA>Z) at a height of 4 (4h) and omitting the text label (0q).
This is specific to the HP293x and does not work on a LaserJet.

To get this work on a LaserJet you need to obtain a barcode font
(downloaded to the printer or present in a SIMM) and then change
your application. Since barcode is a font you need to switch
to the barcode font, print the data and then switch back to the
original font. Also, depending on density and size) you may need
to print the barcode more than once to have a similar size.

Please note: The Code39 data must be enclosed in asterisk (*) to
be recognized by a wand reader. This was implicit on the 2934
but is required on a LaserJet (eg. "ABC" becomes "*ABC*").


Hope this helps
Michael

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