Why can't I print to a Zebra 2746e using the report tool kit?

[wheeliedad]

I have read on here how peoople have printed barcodes from LV by sending commands directly to a zebra printer. I am using LV8.2.1 on a windows xp computer. I am sending EPL2 messages to the printer using the report tool kit, but all I get is a couple of line feeds. If I send the commands from a command prompt by coping a test file to the printer port it prints fine. Any thoughts. I have attached my program.

[mikeporter]

I tried your code against my printer and it works as advertised. Can you print to other printers with it?

By the way, when assembling a string you should use the Format Into String function instead of a string concatenator with a bunch of inputs. It takes up less room and is easier to interpret when troubleshooting.

Mike...

[wheeliedad]

Thanks Mike

What printer are you using and how are you connected, serial, USB?

[mikeporter]

A PDF creator and a networked Lexmark laser printer.

Mike...