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Date: | Wed, 2 Jun 2004 22:12:38 -0400 |
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Tracy writes:
> <esc>(0Y
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> The 8000 ROM DIMM bar code Slot 2 escape code starts with:
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> <esc>(9Y
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> So right off the bat, the printers use two diff. escape codes.
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> His suggestion is true. However that would mean recompiling
> a different legacy subroutine for (for each several dozen
> subroutines that use bar codes) for both printers since the
> escape codes are hard coded in the source program. Not to
> mention training the users when using this printer run this
> program, when using that printer run that program.
>
> The output is from a legacy program, they are both near-legacy
> LaserJets. I'm befudded as to why they are different. HP
> should have made the escape codes the same. It doesn't make sense.
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> Now I'm hoping there is a way fool to the LaserJet into
> accepting the one escape sequence and interpreting it
> as the other so I don't have to change my programs.
This document (http://www.softbars.com/manual.pdf) suggests that both fonts
are Code 3of9 but 9Y is a TrueType font and 0Y is a bit-mapped font. Have
you tried using the 0Y on the 8000?
Mark W.
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