We have configured a number of Thermal Label Printers
(Allegra,Zebra,Sato) for use on the HP3000.  Most come with a serial
port so if you want a parallel interface make sure your printer has
one.  These printers are not at all like a normal printer.  In
general, each item you print will be preceded by a "header" and
follwed by a "trailer" and most everything is positioned and printed
individually.  Although they are not hard to program they can be very
tedious.  Make sure you get the programmers guides (they are an extra
charge on most printers).

Rgds
Mel Rees
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On Thu, 19 Nov 1998 15:07:08 -0500, "Simpkins, Terry"
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>we have an application that requires printing barcodes onto a Thermal printer
>(like ones from Intermec, Zebra, etc) from a FORTRAN application (MANMAN).
>
>We are still deciding which printer to use, so recommendations (pro or con) are
>welcome.  The location where the printer will be located is remote with NO dtcs.
>Therefore the printer will be connected to a "jet direct" card (HP or INTEL).
>
>Anyone have experience with this?  We use a considerable number of LaserJets,
>but this will be our first Thermal printer.  Anything we should watch out for?
>Are there any big gottchas?
>
>Anyone have examples of the FORTRAN code required?
>
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>Terry W.(it's my day for postings) Simpkins
>Director ISIT
>Lucas Control Systems
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