printing supermarket shelf labels?

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From: Nigel Harwood
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1992 11:49

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Apologies if it's a FAQ but I've only just started reading this
group because I've only just got a postscript printer!

Currently we print supermarket shelf labels in our stores using
a HP LJII and a custom font cartridge for doing a bar code which
is read for re-ordering using a hand held entry device.

I would like to be able to print an equivalent shelf label using
postscript.  I don't expect the text will be a problem but I am
a little concerned about the bar code.  I'll be purchasing a
postscript programming book (any suggestions?) ASAP but I wonder
if I'll still need to get hold of some custom font definitions to
ultimately be able to do the bar codes?

I appreciate your time in reading this as I am obviously an extremely
novice postscript user, I'll be even more appreciative if you take
the time to reply.

Regards
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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<  Nigel Harwood  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
<< Post:  Coles Supermarkets, PO Box 480 Glen Iris 3146, Australia >>
<< Phone: +61 3 829 6090  E-mail: nigel@cnw01.storesys.coles.oz.au >>
<<   FAX: +61 3 829 6886                                           >>

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Subject: printing supermarket shelf labels?
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