I've done a couple of systems, one using the parallel port and a
communications protocols for a Zebra Technologies Printer, the other
using an ActiveX Component from Tec-it.com ($70 or so)
If you want to discuss it further email me at swatts@ssdc.co.uk.
I'll be at NIWEEK so I'll probably not reply for a week or so.
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