Barcode label printing in LV7.1

Hi,
I'm currently implementing a barcode label printing function to a final test program of our products. I want high control of image placement etc. on the labels. Therefore I've made a .vi interface where the barcodes are printed with true type fonts. The front panel is then printed on our label printer. However, the output is no good since the string indicators changes the appearance of the fonts compared to the output from other programs. The spacings are a bit larger and the font looks a bit bolder -- the result is that the scanners have problems reading the barcodes.
I want to save my self some time by asking if anybody has any suggestions on how to print barcode labels?
I'm currently considering using the report tool since this prints the font correctly (I'm making test versions as I'm writing). However, gaining full control of the final layout seems a bit more troublesome. Another method could be generating images from LV and then print and dispose after creation -- this solution is however clumsy since it e.g. requires a set of images corresponding to the character table.
I'm using LV7.1 Dev suite and Code128B barcodes.
- Martin

COM, DCOM, ActiveX potAto, pOtato... I've been studying a bit this afternoon. COM came in '93 and was succeeded by DCOM. ActiveX is a kind COM (actually a modified Visual Basic VBX).... Today the names are used more or less interchangely...
I've tried everything. I think the only solution is a new version of cocreate.dll.
However, I've made it work in another way... I run a VB script by issuing e.g.:
wscript \"pathtovbscript\vbscript.vbs" Text Serial0123
with the command execution vi (wscipt should be in all newer version of windows). And vbscript.vbs looking like:
set Args = Wscript.Arguments
textField = Args(0)
barcodeField = Args(1)
' Print using the template
DoPrint("C:\path\template.lbl")
Sub DoPrint(strFilePath)
Set ObjDoc = CreateObject("BrssCom.Document")
bRet = ObjDoc.Open(strFilePath)
If (bRet <> False) Then
ObjDoc.SetText 0, textField
ObjDoc.SetBarcodeData 0, barcodeField
ObjDoc.DoPrint 0, "0"
End If
Set ObjDoc = Nothing
End Sub
Not very elegant but it's quite fast and it's working
- Martin

Similar Messages

BarTender for Zebra Barcode Label printing using Smartform

HI Experts,
Does anyone know how to use BarTender 7.10 software to create barcode labels for Zebra printer?
I have to include a jpg Logo into the Label using BarTender.
But when I test using the Zebra printer - the logo/picture won't print out.
Any idea?
Thank You.
Best Regards,
CW

Hi There,
I had problems with using Bartender when I tried to print a logo onto my labels, but I contacted a [labelling company |www.iidsolutions.net] who specialise in barcode label printing and the bartender software, they sorted out my problem but then after a chat with them I decided it would be easier to get them to print the labels for me as I had loads of changes and they were quite cheap. See if they can help you. :~)
Good luck.
Dave.

Barcode Label Printing

Dear Experts,
is it possible to print barcodes on labels using the SAPSprint service ?
The labels are defined as Sapscripts and Smartforms.
Thanks a lot for any help.
Regards,
Marc
Edited by: Marc Reinhardt on Jan 6, 2009 2:53 PM
One more remark: Is it necessary to use an external BARCODE.DLL for barcode generation or can it be done by the label printer as well ?

Hello Pranay,
I did some research on that SAP note "25344 - Interface SAPSprint (SAPFprint) Barcode DLL (details)" states the following:
u201EAn external barcode DLL is to be added to the SAPSprint or SAPFprint.u201C
u201EThe SAPSprint or SAPFprint delegates the task of printing barcodes to an external DLL. SAP does not provide a barcode DLL. The DLL must meet certain requirements so that it can be used.u201C
     u201Eu2026u201C
     u201EThe following list is of suppliers known to us that manufacturer compatible barcode DLL:
     1) e-bizco.com GmbH, Up'n Hoff 1, D-22927 Großhansdorf, Germany
     2) TEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Wagnerstr. 6, A-4400 Steyr, Austria
     3) MW6 Technologies, Inc.u201C
This means to me that if we print barcodes with SAPSprint we must have this barcode.dll even if the printer would be able to interpret it.
Cheers,
Marc

Barcode label printing - 2 copies required

Hi,
The barcode label for TO is printing automatically but the user requires 2 copies instead of one. We have assigned the Spool code for 2copies in the print table in config (OMLV). But still only one copy is getting printed.
Please advise.
Regards,
Pratap

Hi Pratap,
Check the default settings for "no of copies" during executing the print command. If it shows 1 then you need to make it as 2. To make it as 2,
during the print command,
Go to Properties-->Specifications----->In field name select "No of copies", change the default value to 2 and click on "Copy settings".
Edited by: Naidu Raghav on Aug 27, 2010 1:09 PM

SAP Configuration for Barcode label printing

Hi Guys,
We have storage bin label with information like ware house number and storage bin in free text area
and need to interpret the barcode based on Application identifiers and print the same on label layout.
Plz help ..Do we need to configure any output determination for this or how do we do this...since I dont have any clue on this requirement.
your inputs are helpful.
Naveen

Hi Pratap,
Check the default settings for "no of copies" during executing the print command. If it shows 1 then you need to make it as 2. To make it as 2,
during the print command,
Go to Properties-->Specifications----->In field name select "No of copies", change the default value to 2 and click on "Copy settings".
Edited by: Naidu Raghav on Aug 27, 2010 1:09 PM

Intermec Strengthens Printer Portfolio with New Mid-Range Label Printer

Last Thursday, we were excited to announce the PM23c, a new 2”mid-range industrial printing solution and an extension of Intermec’s PM43 and PM43c printers.
Launching at the "Future Technology Experience" show in Las Vegas, the PM23c is an all-metal barcode label printer primed for mission critical markets and applications such as airline passenger services, manufacturing, and retail, including product labeling and food traceability, where maximizing productivity drives results.
Read on for more.

I like my Canon Pixma MX850. It is a network all-in-one, so it will work with any router, and it scans through the network as well as prints. The only slight hitch in setup is that it needs an initial USB connection to set up the network connection, but there has been no problems since then. I prefer a network printer to a USB printer, because it is made to work natively with a network connection, and you do not need to worry about compatibility with the print server, such as the one built into the Airport Express.
The only problem with it is that the price keeps going down since I bought it! However, you can save yourself a lot of grief if you stop shopping after you buy something.

Print Prog-Auto Print Barcode Label for Goods Receipt(MIGO) using Smartform

Hi Guru's
I have created a smartform that prints barcodes on a label.
My tests print successfully to the Printronix thermal label printer.
Is there perhaps a SAP Standard print program that i can use in my output type that will call my smartform upon goods receipt(MIGO)?
please bear in mind that i am looking for a print program that calls a SMARTFORM. not a sapscript.
/SMB40/M07DR does not exist on my system. and I am going to use output type WEE1 - for LABEL Printing
Awaiting your feedback.
Thanks in advance geniuses!

Good luck dude,
In that same program I noticed We01 that will print a smartform GR. I think if you use form entry_we01 in your output control you should do well.

Avery Barcode labels does not align properly when printed from Adobe Reader 11.0.0

Hi,
I have barcode labels in a PDF (Version 1.4, Acrobat 5.x). PDF producer is PPAlambic(Distiller). When I try to print the PDF on to Avery 5160 sheet containing 30 labels (10 rows; 3 labels in a row), always the barcodes on the first column goes beyond the left margins and hence does not print the full barcode. PDF size is 8.5" * 11" .I have tried following options in Print dialog box:
1. Actual Size + Portrait + Letter size
2. Shrink oversized pages + Portrait + Letter size
3. Fit + Portrait + Letter size
None of the above options resolved my issue.
When I open the same PDF in Adobe Reader 11.0.07, it prints perfectly. Does someone help me understand if this is a known defect in Adobe 11.0.0 and is there any workaround in 11.0.0 itself to adjust the alignment?
Note: PDF is not editable as it comes from a third party vendor. Please help.

Hi,
I have barcode labels in a PDF (Version 1.4, Acrobat 5.x). PDF producer is PPAlambic(Distiller). When I try to print the PDF on to Avery 5160 sheet containing 30 labels (10 rows; 3 labels in a row), always the barcodes on the first column goes beyond the left margins and hence does not print the full barcode. PDF size is 8.5" * 11" .I have tried following options in Print dialog box:
1. Actual Size + Portrait + Letter size
2. Shrink oversized pages + Portrait + Letter size
3. Fit + Portrait + Letter size
None of the above options resolved my issue.
When I open the same PDF in Adobe Reader 11.0.07, it prints perfectly. Does someone help me understand if this is a known defect in Adobe 11.0.0 and is there any workaround in 11.0.0 itself to adjust the alignment?
Note: PDF is not editable as it comes from a third party vendor. Please help.

How to set the BARCODE width and length for label printing..

Hi All,
How to set the Code 39 barcode label format in the sizxe of 0.20" * 1.4". By default while printing barcode size exceeds my current requirement. Please let me know to customize the size of barcode labels.
Thanks.

I don't know what you mean by "Code 39" because my Output Designer software doesn't offer that barcode (or do you mean "code 3 of 9?). In any case, are you trying to control the size of the text (which is what I think of when you refer to "label")? If you are, then just change the font & size. If you are wanting to modify the physical characteristics of the barcode itself (height & length for a certain number of characters) then you are probably out of luck. Or at least in for some trial & error.
There are a series of "barcode.xxx" files in the 'config' folder where Output Designer was installed to. These are text files that contain the physical characteristics of the various barcodes for various printers. The parameters that you would be interested in is the height and width of the bars (black & white). For example, a barcode might be defined as .400 high with narrow bars 3 "dots" wide, wide bars 9 "dots" wide and white space the same or different. Presumably changing these values would affect the generated barcode. For example, in this example the wide bars are 3 times the width of the narrow bars so I would assume that relationship would have to remain. To make the resulting barcode shorter you would then use 2 for the narrow and 6 for the wide.
You would have to make the change in the file(s) that would be used for your printer(s).
There are four width values for each of the parameters. Most of the barcodes only use 2 but some have 4. I'm assuming that when there are 4, like in "4 8 12 16", that the barcode definition has 4 different widths of bars and/or spaces.
There is no guarantee that the scanning hardware & software will "see" and interpret the resulting barcode correctly.

Print barcode label from sato printer

hi everybody,
i am trying to print barcode label from sato printer (CL408e) in code 128 or code 39 format. the length of my data is 32 characters and my data contains alphanumeric. but i have no printout or the printout is not proper. i think my command structure is not correct.
can you help me to solve this problem.
thanks everybody.

Hi Mohit
Look for the similar kind of thread
Printing barcode labels with SAP ECC 5.0
Regards
Sachin

Standard Smartform for label printing for packages - pls advice

Hi All,
I need help in changing a print program ie Standard Smartform for label printing for packages ?
Standard Driver program: SDPACKDR
Please provide me with the detailed steps for editing the Std Smartform according to any requirement.
Points will be rewarded promptly.
Thanks.

hi,
1. The smartform name is SD_PACK_ETIK.
2.Just copy the standard program into Zprogram and make chanes and assign in NACE with the form.
3.But,in smartform lable printing is not possible.
4.you can print barcodes.
Regards,
Kumar(Reward if helpful).

Error in Label Printing

Dear All,
I am having problem with printing labels on a Zebra printer. The model of the printer is ZEBRA 220 Xi II . I have created a smartform for the label the functional guy have done all the configuration for the output type. My label seems to be fine when i was seeing the print preview with the LOCL printer.But when ever iam selecting the Zebra Printer it is giving a short dump with error message
SCCOMPOSER(003)-- an unknown error. I looked into the se73->printer barcodes and printer fonts they are empty. It seems the probelm is with that but iam not sure about that. Please help me with this problem. If i need to upload these fonts and printer barcodes , where can i get them and how to upload them. I am an ABAP developer and working on such an issue for the first time. Useful answers will be rewarded.,
Thanks,

Hi,
First, check if the most current version of WWI is installed on your generation servers. If it is not, then you must install it. For further information, refer to Note 568302 to check the latest version of EHS WWI. Then, in the IMG activity "Check and Specify Report Symbols" in your R3 system, check if a symbol of type "Version information" is available for this version or if the report symbol description is maintained. If necessary, create a new report symbol with the following specifications:
Report symbol type     Version information
Report symbol          V2005
Expansion time         Symbol value is constant (expand in report body)
Rep sym description    Version number ERP 2005
Regards
Ravindra

Problem printing horizontal text in smartform with zebra Z6M label printer

hello,
The situation is this:
There is a Z smartform wich prints a label to a zebra Z6M label printer with the text and barcodes vertically.
The form have a command in the main windows with the parameter: S_LZPL_SETUP '^FWR'
This label works fine, but the client want to change the form, they have told me to create a new smartform and print the info horizontally, using the same printer.
The tests i have done are the following:
create a smartform from ground and write a template text and a barcode with a new font of system barcodes. the bardoce is shown ok(it is shown horizontally), the problem is that the template text is shown vertically, as in the original smartform.
then i tried on another zebra ZM600 label printer, similar model, but not the same, and the smartform printed was ok (text and barcodes shown horizontally). So i think is a configuration setting problem, but i dont know where to search.
i have checked the label printer parameters in SPAD, but didnt find anything souspicios.
have you any idea?
thanks in advance.

See these if they be of any help.....
BARCODE:
goto smartform styles-> create a style-->
create a character format.
under standard settings give the bar code name
use this style in ur smartform. select the data field which u want to barcode print and assign the character format
Similarly
SAPSCRIPT
open the form and click the character format button and
repeat the step as above....
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/68/4a0d5b74110d44b1b88d9b6aa1315b/frameset.htm
Go to Character formate in your form.
create a new char formate with enable BAR code AND
you can give its type too.
To Create a Bar code prefix:
1) Go to T-code - SPAD -> Full Administration -> Click on Device Type -> Double click the device for which you wish to create the print control -> Click on Print Control tab ->Click on change mode -> Click the plus sign to add a row or prefix say SBP99 (Prefix must start with SBP) -> save you changes , it will ask for request -> create request and save
2) Now when you go to SE73 if you enter SBP00 for you device it will add the newly created Prefix
Create a character format C1.Assign a barcode to the character format.Check the check box for the barcode.
The place where you are using the field value use like this
<C1> &itab-field& </C1>.
You will get the field value in the form of barcode.
Which barcode printer are you using ? Can you download this file and see.
http://www.servopack.de/Files/HB/ZPLcommands.pdf.
It will give an idea about barcode commands.
Check this link:
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/questions-about-bar-code-printing-in-sap.htm
Check this link:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/d9/4a94c851ea11d189570000e829fbbd/content.htm
Hope this link ll be useful..
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/66/1b45c136639542a83663072a74a21c/content.htm
go through these links and cose u r previous threads,
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/questions-about-bar-code-printing-in-sap.htm
smartform - barcode
http://www.erpgenie.com/abap/smartforms.htm
http://sap.ittoolbox.com/groups/technical-functional/sap-basis/print-barcode-with-smartform-634396
http://sap.ittoolbox.com/groups/technical-functional/sap-dev/printing-barcode-733550
Detailed information about SAP Barcodes
A barcode solution consists of the following:
a barcode printer
a barcode reader
a mobile data collection application/program
A barcode label is a special symbology to represent human readable information such as a material number or batch number
in machine readable format.
There are different symbologies for different applications and different industries. Luckily, you need not worry to much about that as the logistics supply chain has mostly standardized on 3 of 9 and 128 barcode symbologies - which all barcode readers support and which SAP support natively in it's printing protocols.
You can print barcodes from SAP by modifying an existing output form.
Behind every output form is a print program that collects all the data and then pass it to the form. The form contains the layout as well as the font, line and paragraph formats. These forms are designed using SAPScript (a very easy but frustratingly simplistic form format language) or SmartForms that is more of a graphical form design tool.
Barcodes are nothing more than a font definition and is part of the style sheet associated with a particular SAPScript form. The most important aspect is to place a parameter in the line of the form that points to the data element that you want to represent as barcode on the form, i.e. material number. Next you need to set the font for that parameter value to one of the supported barcode symbologies.
Creating Bar code:
) Go to T-code - SPAD -> Full Administration -> Click on Device Type -> Double click the device for which you wish to create the print control -> Click on Print Control tab ->Click on change mode -> Click the plus sign to add a row or prefix say SBP99 (Prefix must start with SBP) -> save you changes , it will ask for request -> create request and save
2) Now when you go to SE73 if you enter SBP00 for you device it will add the newly created Prefix
Create a character format C1.Assign a barcode to the character format.Check the check box for the barcode.
The place where you are using the field value use like this
<C1> &itab-field& </C1>.
You will get the field value in the form of barcode.
Check this thread for detail information.
How to print Barcode in te SAP SCRIPTS?

Combination Report:Shipping Order/BarCode Labels

Post Author: dgerundo
CA Forum: General
Help!I am trying to re-create a report from a mainframe that is printed on special size document that contains Shipping Order information as well as bar code labels. The problem as I see it is being able to print the barcodes (which contain individual items) in an area that is usually designated for Header information. It is almost like taking two different reports (a shipping order and barcode label report) and 'glueing' them together.
Header:ShipTo, Shipto Address, ShipTo City, State etc. Body: Item #, Item Description, Quantity, Price Footer: TotalsThe right side of this report (document) should contain the bar code labels. Any Suggestions????
From: Mr. Customer S/O 56789 1 North St. New York, New York BARCODE1 Widget1 1234 4 $100 BARCODE2 Widget2 2344 3 $300 Widget3 2344 3 $300 BARCODE3Widget4 2344 3 $300 TOTAL $400 BARCODE

Post Author: sharonmtowler
CA Forum: General
subreport

Exporting a report with barcode label fails

Post Author: Jega
CA Forum: Exporting
When i try to export a report which has a barcode label in it, the export fails "Font is not allowed to be embedded in the report"

Post Author: V361
CA Forum: Exporting
A few questions.... If you print, does it work ok ? What type of export, Word, Excel, PDF ?, What version of CR do you have ?

Barcode label printing in LV7.1

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for