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Re: IBM 6400i printer - how to print bar codes from internally-described printer file

"Stone, Joel" wrote:
 
> I have an IPDS printer and an old RPG program with an internally-described
> printer file (O-specs).

> Can I print bar codes using certain escape codes in the O-specs?

Never tried that method, but I' sure it would work.

> 
> Is there a program that converts O-specs to an externally-described printer
> file?

Yes... I believe the Iseries/400/ News magazine(or whatever it's called
now)
download site has a program that will do that.
 

> Can I make use of the IPDS firmware or the IGP firmware or the Magnum-V
> firmware on the printer to accomplish this?

The IPDS functions will allow you to print barcodes with a PRTF very
easily.

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