I have only used Zebra printers for barcoded label printing. They use them everywhere at work (in a very simple way)
I've used NeoDynamic's ThermalLabel SDK for .NET http://www.neodynamic.com/DesktopDefault.aspx with these. Supports both EPL2 and ZPL II Zebras. Used it a while ago to generate both 1D and 2D barcoded labels for a project which was then canned so it did not go to production. There was a C# library at CodePlex but it only supported EPL2 and the latest Zebras are mostly ZPL based (hence going to NeoDynamics). If you want to check it out the link is http://sharpzebra.codeplex.com/ It pretty old now but you might be able to dress it up if you have the time. Zebra use to provide manuals geared towards developers for EPL and ZPL type printers (not sure about their other types like CPCL) that will provide you with much of the information you need. I managed to download them but it required quite a lot of digging around on their site. Not sure if they are still available and I have lost track of my copies. Any way you can try at http://www.zebra.com <http://www.zebra.com/> if you are interested. >> 3.Get the line feed right so the next label align >From memory the printers I used all had automatic label alignment. There was a sensor in the printer that made sure the label was positioned correctly with respect to the print head. One probably has to send it the correct command code for this to happen (sorry can't remember now, too long ago). I did find the printers a little temperamental at times. Regards Peter Maddin Applications Development Officer PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA Phone : +618 6396 4285 (Monday, Wednesday,Friday) Phone : +618 9346 4372 (Tuesday, Thursday) Mobile: 0423 540 825 E-Mail : petermad...@iinet.net.au; peter.mad...@health.wa.gov.au The contents of this e-mail transmission outside of the WAGHS network are intended solely for the named recipient's), may be confidential, and may be privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure in the public interest. The use, reproduction, disclosure or distribution of the contents of this e-mail transmission by any person other than the named recipient(s) is prohibited. If you are not a named recipient please notify the sender immediately. From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Arjang Assadi Sent: Wednesday, 15 February 2012 6:21 PM To: ozDotNet Subject: Barcode printing recomendation for label printers? Anyone has any recomendation for printing barcodes on label printers? If you have already seen a commercial/os/free sample for programtically generating and printing barcode on a label printer then could you please share? Been testing commercial evaluations just to see if they are fit for the purpose, need to be able to 1.Generate the barcode 2.Match their size to the size of label printer 3.Get the line feed right so the next label align 2 and 3 are proving fidley and unreliable so far, any suggetions are higly apreciated. Thank you for any hints Regards Arjang
