#Form Printing w/ HP 4M
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We want to print database records on self created forms with a DOS program.
When printing in double-pass (first the form, then the data) we get positioning
problems as well as problems with the paper-feeding.
Is there a way (or program) to download first the form to the printer and
prints it every time with the data? I think old CANON Lasers can do something
like this.
Thanks for your help
Joerg
re: "Is there a way (or program) to download first the form to the printer and
prints it every time with the data?"
A nifty technology for the LJ4 is the use of Flash SIMMS. However, the software
for programming the SIMMS is Windoze-based (I would kill for the software and
Chooser extension to use with the Mac). Email me for pricing.
Don Morris
Advanced Toner Service
Joerg
Assuming the use of PCL, not PS, you can create a form in your favorite DTP app
(as long as it uses resident capabilities of the printer) and turn it into an
overlay form by printing it to file and stripping out any PCL reset commands.
You could turn this into a "macro" which is HP jargon for a permanent overlay
form which resides in the printer's memory, or you can simply print the
stripped PCL code to the printer and then send your overlay info.
Assuming your overlay info has a reset of FF, youll end up with one form.
There are lots of ways to proceed if you give me more detail.