Printing address bar codes in Appleworks

I use the database function in Appleworks to make a custom invoice system. Each 8.5" by 11" database "card" is an invoice. Prints out very nice, and I spaced things so it fits perfectly in a #9 Window envelope.
Problem is I would like to make more professional invoices, with a return slip. I really would like to be able to print those mailing barcodes you see on invoices from the big companies. I know Microsoft word's label printer supports this.
I have a feeling this could be possible. What I need to know is what font is the bar code (I've seen barcode fonts for Mac), and what do you type to be compatible with the USPS?
-John

Hi essenz,
"What I need to know is what font is the bar code (I've seen barcode fonts for Mac), and what do you type to be compatible with the USPS?"
'Ay, there's the rub,' to quote the Prince of Denmark.
Generating barcodes isn't a simple matter of substituting a barcode font for one showing arabic digits. You'll find some the details in the USPS POSTNET™ Barcode Certification, and more detailed specifications for one type of barcode in the USPS Confirmation Services Technical Guide.
A google search on 'usps barcode specifications' will bring up a number of suppliers ready to provide the software and equipment,
Regards,
Barry

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http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/d9/4a94fc51ea11d189570000e829fbbd/content.htm
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SAP delivers a common SAPscript form based on the SAP barcode type AUFNR for records, cases, documents and incoming post items.
To create another SAP barcode type, you can copy the SAPscript form RMPS_BARCODE and then adjust it to your own requirements. Then you have to define the new form using the following attribute names in the table SCMGPARAM:
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I am working a PO report (standard) and designing using RTF template to print as PDF output.
I need to print the item as bar code that needs to be scanned. I downloaded a free font 39 and registered in Admin tab of XML Publisher responsibility. I also installed the font in my local machine and added it in my template.
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As a first step make sure you're using the correct start/stop characters for your barcode.
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HI.
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You create a bar code or change a bar code in the font maintenance transaction (transaction SE73). To do this, proceed as follows:
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○ If you create a bar code, the system asks whether you want to use the new bar code technology or traditional system bar codes. Choose New.
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Bar Codes printing in SAPscript form

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Hi,
Identify corresponding form.In the character format we have to define the bar code and assign that one infornt of which we need the bar code.
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Printing bar code to LOCL printer

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<C1> &itab-field& </C1>.
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http://www.servopack.de/Files/HB/ZPLcommands.pdf.
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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
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http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/66/1b45c136639542a83663072a74a21c/content.htm
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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
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- a barcode reader
- a mobile data collection application/program
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in machine readable format.
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I try the same paragraph formats before i wrote this message and the result is the same, in that window i can not print the bar code.
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Best Regards
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Edited by: Julius Bussche on Sep 10, 2008 11:18 AM

Hi,
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Hi,
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Hi,
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○ Start transaction SE73, and choose System Bar Codes ® Change.
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4. You can then print the bar code.
Refer
https://forums.sdn.sap.com/click.jspa?searchID=10581664&messageID=3321556
Check the pdf below..
http://www.sap-press.com/downloads/h955_preview.pdf
Regards
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Edited by: Kiran Sure(skk) on Apr 10, 2008 11:01 AM

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Any suggestions on how to fix this, or why this might be happening? It scares the client when they see it....
The lines in the picture are MUCH thicker than the actual bar code, and some appear to have blended together.

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I know how to insert Bar codes in smartforms, but I need to print the bar codes in Mail Forms, is that possible?
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Hi Gregor,
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I have several mail forms treated as a standard response in ICWC. We are using the e-mail view (in ICWC) mainly to print the forms, via smartforms or in online mode without smartforms.
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