Using ZPL in LabVIEW (8.5) with Zebra TLP 3844-Z

[Test_Engineering_Leader]

I need to print a small barcode label with the TLP 3844-Z.  The barcode labels are currently printed with the Zebra XiII printers.  Both run at 300dpi.

With Bartender(tm) I can get the small bar code needed to fit the small label.

With ZPL the smallest bar code isn't small enough.

Tech reps at Zebra were no help.

Any hints?  (I am printing one label at a time for each product produced.  Bartender(tm) prints bunches at a time and is a standalone product.)

[ShotSimon]

Is there a specific question relating to LabVIEW 8.5 and bar codes?  I think you may have accidently worded your question wrong.  Regards, -SS

[Test_Engineering_Leader]

Yes.  I'm looking for a way to print SMALLer barcodes than the ZPL progam allows using the TLP 3844-Z from LabVIEW.

[ShotSimon]

Sorry bare with me I'm still confused.  Are you saying that you are using a LabVIEW application that outputs ZPL data to a Zebra Printer (TLP 3844-Z).  And you want the commands to write out a smaller font than what you are currently getting?  As a quick recommendation I would call back and reword your problem to Zebra Tech support.  It never hurts to ask twice. 

Can you please post your code?

-SS

Message Edited by ShotSimon on 08-12-2008 04:24 PM

[hegb_85]

I need to do the exactly same thing but using Zebra TLP 3842 under Labview 8.5.

I tried other solutions, like trying to print with simple text report.

I tried to print one of the examples that comes with the EPL Programming Manual, but i cant the barcode.

Any ideas?

[Test_Engineering_Leader]

Ethan85 - I have no solutions yet.  Priorities shift and it'll be a couple of weeks before I get back to this.  Since the larger printers at the same dpi (300) can do it, it should be possible with this one.  (Unless there's something we're missing.)

[hegb_85]

I'll try to print via Serial Port, I think that USB port it's a little more complicated.

[Jamoreno]

I am using TLP2844Z and GK420d models follow my blog you will find the anwer there

http://extremetesteng.blogspot.com/