Problems with Datamax Printer

[michael_fallenbchel]

Hi experts,

I've just installed a new Datamax printer to our system with device type LB_DMX (see note 490295).

I created a Label with BarTender, exported to ITF format, then inported in SAPscript (via SO10).

Then I created a simple print program (only OPEN_FORM, WRITE_FORM, CLOSE_FORM).

But when I try to print, nothing comes out of the printer. SAP tells me that it's printed. Where can be the problem?

Additional info:

1. SAPscript form has one window (MAIN), one page (FIRST). MAIN is as big as the page (DINA4).

2. Coding of the label:

/* Format = 'masse2', Printer = '\\XYZ'
/ <2>n
/ <2>M1969
/ <2>V0
/ <2>SK
/ <2>L
/ D11
/ PK
/ pG
/ SK
/ ySW1
/ FB+
/ A2
/ 4911S0100400217P036P036CH: 2029
/ 4911S0100400147P036P036Mono / Baby 1,4
/ FB-
/ 4911S0100400328P020P020712567
/ FB+
/ 4911S0100400285P036P036K2 M2
/ FB-
/ 4911S0100400363P014P01427.04.2010  10:14:48
/ 3aA408907510294712567
/ 3911S0107680209P012P012712567
/ Q0001
/ E
/ 

Do you need any further informations?

Thanks

Michael

[Former Member]

Hello

I know it's an old thread, but since I haven't found the answer in the forum, let me offer a possible solution.

We had the exact same problem. What solved it for us was setting the CONTROL CODES parameter to Alternate in the printer driver, AND on the printer itself. How to do it is described in the manual that you can find in the same download page as the driver. You can probably also do it using the Printer Configuration Utility for Datamax but for some reason it wouldn't connect to the printer we used for testing.

The example posted above is not correct. You ned to set Alternate control codes before generating the .ITF file from Bartender. The lines should have the tilde symbol instead of <2>

A.

Edited by: Aleksandra Lemajic on Nov 22, 2010 2:02 PM

Edited by: Aleksandra Lemajic on Nov 22, 2010 2:03 PM

[Former Member]

Hi Aleksandra/Expert,

I have a similar problem.

I am using datamax I class printer.

I've also installed a new Datamax printer to our system with device type LB_DMX (see note 490295).

I created a Label using the DPL

Then I created a simple print program (only OPEN_FORM, WRITE_FORM, CLOSE_FORM).

CALL FUNCTION 'OPEN_FORM'

EXPORTING

device = 'PRINTER'

form = 'ZSAN_TEST_DPL'

dialog = 'X'

EXCEPTIONS

OTHERS = 1.

DO 1 TIMES.

CALL FUNCTION 'WRITE_FORM'

EXPORTING

element = 'SHIP_LABEL'

• type = 'TOP'

window = 'MAIN'

function = 'SET'.

ENDDO.

• (5) Close form

CALL FUNCTION 'CLOSE_FORM'.

But when I try to print, nothing comes out of the printer. SAP tells me that it's printed. Where can be the problem?

Additional info:

1. SAPscript form has one window (MAIN), one page (FIRST). MAIN is as big as the page (DINA4).

2. Coding of the label:

/E SHIP_LABEL

/ ^BLPCSGH12Q0001

/ 1X1100000000010L035485

/ 432100000050040CINNABAR

/ 411100003450114CUSTOMER

/ 411100003450129PM00000220

/ 421100001100065"SHIP TO" PRINTS HERE ***

/ E

I have set the control codes to 'Alternate '.

I tried to print this label via the send printer command via printer properties -> action->send print commands.

It prints the label.

But If I execute the print program nothing prints out.

Thanks in advance.

Sanny