Barcode printing on transfusion tag, HP Laserjet P3005, PCL6 driver

[Makita123]

I am having problems configuring the unit number to print on my transfusion tag. Can anyone assist? Thanks!

[dmpollock]

How are you printing. A blood bank system?

ISBT or Codabar?

When you print, what are you getting on the paper where you expect the barcode?

[Makita123]

I am printing a Code 39 code for an order number. All I get is the order number with no barcode. Yes this is a blood bank system.

[L106]

Sorry I can't help you. When I have a problem like that, my liason in our Information Systems department either fixes it or she may have to call the printer company (ie: Zebra.)

[dmpollock]

I am printing a Code 39 code for an order number. All I get is the order number with no barcode. Yes this is a blood bank system.

Is the order number being printed with a "*" on each side, like: *1234*? If it is, the problem may be with a font not being available. Code 39 uses the * as start and stop signals.

If you not seeing the *, then you should contact the software vendor for help with configuration, because it is likely the instructions to print the barcode aren't being sent.