Re: Barcode printing questions

[Scott Klement <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use host print transform to print barcodes on HP printers every day. 
I don't know about Lexmark Optra, but I would expect it to work 
similarly, provided there's a MFRTYPMDL for that particular Lexmark model.

Really, John, the easiest thing to do is take a few minutes and try it.

John McKee wrote:
> Currently, we are doing limited bar code printing on a dot matrix printer.  I
> was asked if bar codes can be printed on other printers.  My first thought was
> that this was possible.  I was asked very late in the day.  Not a good reason
> to give an immediate answer.
>
> The application currently uses a printer file.  So it is tempting to conclude
> that barcodes can be generated.
>
> But, now I am having doubts.  Can bar codes be sent to a non IPDS printer, such
> as a Lexmark Optra?
>
> I am going to look through IBM, but I'm not sure if I will find the answer, so I
> thought I would post here as well.
>
> Thanks
>
> John McKee