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driver for Codesoft							
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20/10/2005 - Version 11.10.28 and 22.0.28
  .information back from the printer: variables values and Status 
  see Upmod = 4
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07/09/2005 - Version 11.10.27 and 22.0.27
  .font hidden: allows to use a variable as a reference; but the object 
      is not printable
      use the font name: Invisible
      ex: Settings/Fonts
          Vector font: Invisible
  .references to dates/times are now called in the format generated
    ex: see EObjDT00x, 
GEGrade     0LD2305F
GELotNo     08C370636
GEPackNo    01.200
GECounter0  412375,1,1,1,99999
FThailand02     
PSPEED     0100
PBURN1     0170
PBURN2     0170
PPRESSURE  20
PHOMOFF    03.0
PROTATE    0
EObjDT0001 510,0,0,
EObjDT0002 710,0,0,
EObjDT0003 620,0,0,
TArial     0373027008001-
TArial     0329031708001 
TArial     0433031708001 
TArial     0213004908001\0Grade\0
TArial     0215027008001\0LotNo\0
TArial     0384027008001\0PackNo\0
TArial     0215031708001\0ObjDT0001\0
TArial     0253031708001\0ObjDT0002\0
TArial     0291031708001\0ObjDT0003\0
TArial     0338031708001\0Counter0\0
B200217007513100100000108\0Grade\0\0LotNo\0\0ObjDT0001\0\0ObjDT0002\0\0ObjDT0003\0\0PackNo\0
Q000000
K
SThailand02     
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28/07/2005 - Version 11.10.26 and 22.0.26
  ."Variable File": 
       Esc 0 E variableNameOn10 A FileNameOn15
       parameter: variableNameOn10 must terminate with a space
  .format name and variable; possible to affect a variable name to the format name
       create the variable with the name: GLOBAL_FormatName
       ex: Form/Add
           variable name: GLOBAL_FormatName
           local value: FormatXX
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20/07/2005 - Version 11.10.25 and 22.0.25
   .possible to force to print to Global variables instead of local variables
    with current variable: PrintToGlobalVariables=Yes
      Pod_2.ini
       [GLOBALVAR]
       ...
       PrintToGlobalVariables=Yes
      Format:
       Esc 0 G E variableNameOn10 ...data...

       Format:
       Esc 0 F ...
       ...
       Esc 0 T Arial ...  \0variableNameOn10\0
       ...
       Esk 0 K
  .new type of Variables: "Variable File"
	if a variable can be more than 40 bytes, we use this variable
     commands:
       Esc 0 H FileNameOn15 9 SizeOn6 <LF> <ESC> ...file data..

       Format:
       Esc 0 F ...
       ...
       Esc 0 E variableNameOn10 A FileNameOn15
       ...
       Esc 0 T Arial ...  \0variableNameOn10\0
       ...
       Esk 0 K
  .datamatrix changes: integrate the Format Identity
	Esc B {ss} {xxxx} {yyyy} {hhhh} {o} {b} {r} {h} {c} {s} {a..a} (\0) {variable name} (\0) {b..b}
	Esc B {20} {xxxx} {yyyy} {qq} {i} {o} {m} {a} {cc} {rr} {bb} {dd} {a..a} (\0) {variable name} (\0) {b..b}
	   ss=20=Datamatrix
	   xxxx=column position
	   yyyy=row position
	   qq=Quality ECC
	      00 = 0
	      01 = 10
	      02 = 40
	      03 = 50
	      04 = 60
	      05 = 70
	      06 = 80
	      07 = 90
	      08 = 100
	      09 = 110
	      10 = 120
	      11 = 130
	      12 = 140
	      13 = 200
	   i=Format ID
	      1=1..9 ' '
	      2=A..Z ' '
	      3=1..9 A..Z ' ',.-/ 
	      4=1..9 A..Z 
	      5=ASCII 128 keyboard
	      6=ISO 8 bit international
	   o=orientation; 0=0, 1=90, 2=270, 3=360
	   m=Mirror
	      0 = normal, 1 = mirror
	   a=Automatic Size
	      1 = automatic size; SizeCol and SizeRow are disabled
	      0 = forced size, see SizeCol, SizeRow
	   cc=SizeCol in dots [8-99]
	   rr=SizeRow in dots [8-99]
	   bb=Border size [1-15]
	   dd=dots multiplier (1-99)
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15/06/2005 - Version 11.10.21 and 22.0.21
	formulas: possible to keep the original value calculated in Codesoft.
		(without references to any variables)
	POD_2.INI:
	  [GLOBALVAR]
	  FormulasReferToVariables=NO
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09/06/2005 - Version 11.10.20
  Datamatrix barcod integration.
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20/04/2005 - Version 11.10.19
 .Date/Time Variables: the "Seconds" are now printable 
	(Command Esc 3 5)
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22/12/2004 - Version 11.10.18
 .Change objects order to print (Agfa reboot problem)
	1. global graphics
	2. the format
	  2.1 local graphics
	  2.2 local variables
	  2.3 fixed objects
	  2.4 variables calls
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27/10/2004 - Version 11.10.17
 .Dialog box, in Advanced: some formats were missing 
   when click on "Resident layouts"
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20/10/2004 - Version 11.10.16
 .Bar cods improvement: narrow bar width from 1 to 9 dots
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13/10/2004 - Version 11.10.15
 .printing very big files on No direct access (spooler)
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14/09/2004 - Version 11.10.14
 .Memory management: on printing, if we dont have enough memory, 
   a warning MessageBox is displaid.
   Switch on the settings: "Check printer status" to allow this 
   memory check management. 
  .the Graphics memory management is now Canceled: nothing happens when
     "Destination memory= On" AND "Reload images at next print job=On"
     ref: Version 11.10.12 
  .a new family: for the company TIARA-CML
        [TIARA-CML (400 Series)]
        ThermoCode 53S=POD,OD_53S
        ThermoCode 53M=POD,OD_53M
        ThermoCode 53L=POD,OD_53L
        ThermoCode 107S=POD,OD_107S
        ThermoCode 107M=POD,OD_107M
        ThermoCode 107L=POD,OD_107L
        ThermoCode 53CL=POD,OD_53CONTINOUS
        ThermoCode 53CR=POD,OD_53CONTINOUS
        ThermoCode 107CL=POD,OD_107CONTINOUS
        ThermoCode 107CR=POD,OD_107CONTINOUS
        ThermoCode Generic=POD,OD_GENERIC
        ThermoCode 53E=POD,OD_53E
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17/08/2004 - Version 11.10.13
 .Font SFP management: the font list was deleted after a Sfp font download
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09/08/2004 - Version 11.10.12
  "Destination memory" management.
  problem found: When "On", the driver sends Esc DV 
      (Esc DV = delete all global graphics AND deactivate the current format)
  solution:
  ."Destination memory= On" AND "Reload images at next print job=On"
     The driver sends the conmmands Esc DV
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29/06/2004 - Version 11.10.11
  bar cods variable: Force to Code B and Keep FNC1, FNC2, or ...
  (only for code 128, ean 128)
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05/05/2004 - Version 11.10.10
  bar cods variable: correction for Code A,B,C, auto  
  (only for code 128, ean 128)
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30/04/2004 - Version 11.10.9
  1/Date and Times variables
    offset in months, minutes, days integrated
  2/Code 128-Auto with variables: use automatically
    the Code B (Ascii 32-127)
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20/04/2004 - Version 11.10.8
  1/Crash: on ALL printers, with CODESOFT 6.10 when using:
   .font downloaded trough the Fonts dialog box
   .playing with the barCod EAN 128 (or other ??) and human readable
   .corrected ONLY with OpenDate printers
   where ? fontman.cpp (see #define _THIERRY)
   remarks: Corrected on OpenDate printers.
            problem sent to Teklynx
  2/human readable without/with the check digit
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26/03/2004 - Version 11.10.7, 22.00.07
  -internal resolution correction: 304.8 dots
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13/03/2004 - Version 11.10.6, 22.00.06
  -possible to force the driver to read
    all settings from user.ini before Printing and Displaying 
    the settings dialog  box.
    in Pod_2.ini:
       [GLOBALVAR]
       ...
       ReloadSettings=Yes
  -possible to send several System variables
       [GLOBALVAR]
        ...
        UseSystemVariables=Yes
   The system variables used are in User.ini, field: SystemVariables
   ex:
   [OD_53S,->COM9:]
   ...
   SystemVariables=SYSRIBTFR 95,SYSLANG 2
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13/02/2004 - Version 11.10.5, 22.00.05
  -new printer: GENERIC Common
      this printer can be used as a general printer, with all
      existing features, Originally created for a german customer.
      possibility: to use directly all settings in a separated file
      ex: COMMON_GENERIC on COM1
        file: USER.INI
	[OD_GENERIC_COMMON,->COM1:]
	Timeout=10
	HomeOffset=36
	Speed=2414
	HeatAB=170
	Pressure=21
	CompressionImage=0
	CheckPrinterStatus=0
	DestinationMemory=0
	FormatActived=0
	InfinitePrinting=1
	ImmediatPrinting=1
	ReloadImages=1
	SendModifiedData=1
	StoreFixedImages=0
	UseDefaultSettings=0
  -new section in POD_2.INI:
	[HideOptionsInDialogBox]
	DISPLAY_ButtonDefault=0
	DISPLAY_ButtonOptimize=0
	DISPLAY_CheckPrinterStatus=0
	DISPLAY_CompressionImage=0
	DISPLAY_DestinationMemory=0
	DISPLAY_FormatActived=0
	DISPLAY_ImmediatPrinting=0
	DISPLAY_InfinitePrinting=0
	DISPLAY_Network=0
	DISPLAY_ReloadImages=0
	DISPLAY_SendModifiedData=0
	DISPLAY_StoreFixedImages=0
	DISPLAY_TimeOut=0
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08/01/2004 - Version 11.10.4
  -error corrected: Format has no image
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03/12/2003 - Version 11.10.3
  -Tcp-Ip connection  (tested with converter TcpIp-Serial)
  -Formula: if there is no reference to previous variables in 
    a formula, the real value from Codesoft is printed.
  -check that exact printer connected=the printer installed
   for this, add a Global Variable with the value:
	PrinterHasToBeTheSame=YES
POD_2.INI:
	[GLOBALVAR]
	PassGeneralIni1="4213"
	PassGeneralIni2="999999"
	NetworkNumber=9
	NetworkPresence=0
	; SendOnlyUpdate=Always
	SendOnlyUpdate=Alway
	;DisplayCounterBox=No
	PrinterHasToBeTheSame=Yes
        
        Anyelse value (PrinterHasToBeTheSame=No), there is 
	no check beetween the printer installed and the real 
	printer used.
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01/11/2003 - Version 11.10.2
  -Display the box for counters before printing
   for this, check the global variable and the value:
	DisplayCounterBox=YES

POD_2.INI:
	[GLOBALVAR]
	PassGeneralIni1="4213"
	PassGeneralIni2="999999"
	NetworkNumber=9
	NetworkPresence=0
	; SendOnlyUpdate=Always
	SendOnlyUpdate=Alway
	DisplayCounterBox=YES
        
        Anyelse value (DisplayCounterBox=No), there is 
	no more counter box displaid before printing.
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30/10/2003 - Version 11.10.1
  -Continuous printer length
   .107C: max height=250 mm, W=106.6
   .53C: max height=500 mm, W=53.3
  -cancel the Counter dialog box
    DONE on version 22.00.01
	-Driver version: 
		see the driver version number with Right-Click in 
		Microsoft Explorer
	-Increase the time update for variables graphics (Printers Generic)
		(for Korea)
	-if the checkbox "Send to memory" is on, we delete all global 
		graphics (Esc DV)
	-Serial port management: on fast printing, the communication 
		management changed,to receive and interprate the 
		Esc Ready (or Done).
		Tested with Usb->Serial converter
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07/10/2003 - Version 11.10.0
	-Driver version: increase to 22.0.0
		see the driver version number with Right-Click in Microsoft Explorer
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07/10/2003: driver version integrated
  -Driver version: 11.10.0 
	-> for Codesoft 6.10 and fontDownloader 6.05
  -Driver version: 22.0.0 
	-> for Codesoft 6.11 and fontDownloader 7.02.02
  -Driver version: 22.0.0 
	-> for Codesoft 7 and fontDownloader 7.02.02
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02/10/2003
	-Increase the time update for variables graphics (Printers Generic)
		(for Korea)
	-if the checkbox "Send to memory" is on, we delete all global graphics (Esc DV)
	-Serial port management: on fast printing, the communication management changed,
		to receive and interprate the Esc Ready (or Done).
		Tested with Usb->Serial converter
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03/04/2003
      -new compilation for Amoena
      -driver is ready to be integrated in Codesot 7.0
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06/03/2003
      on WINDOWS XP and 2000
        Crash on barcods: install Codesoft in a different directory
		(delete the directory before)
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03/02/2003
      integrate the 53E (Economy)
        printers.inf
        pod.prn and devices.def
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03/12/2002
        integrate a new Compression in Settings: LZ (zip algorithm)
        to increase the graphics printing speed.
        specially created for a french customer (Thales)
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28/10/2002
        POD.PRN, DEVICES.DEF, PRINTERS.INF
        integrate a new printer: Thermocode Generic.
        Created on a 107-L Size, this printer prints a label as one big graphic.
        Printing with The golbal variable "SendOnlyUpdate" to "Always" (file POD_2.INI)
        means that Codesoft sends only a big updated graphic each printing time. 
        Warning: prints ALL objects on FIRST print only. Use this printer when managing
            from an activeX application for example !!
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20/09/2002
		POD.PRN
        new global variable in POD_2.INI: SendOnlyUpdate
            the value is "Always" to print only updated variable fields in Codesoft.
POD_2.INI:
        [GLOBALVAR]
        PassGeneralIni1="4213"
        PassGeneralIni2="999999"
        NetworkNumber=9
        NetworkPresence=0
        SendOnlyUpdate=Always     
        
        Anyelse value (SendOnlyUpdate=No), the full label is printed on first print
        (like previous version)
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10/09/2002
		POD.PRN
		.Formulas: all variables referred in a formula are printed. a fixed text 
			inserted beetween variables is also printed.
		.ShiftCodes management: 
			1:in Codesoft, set a SYSSHIFT variable with the following value (they are the hours): 
					0815,0915,1015,1115,1215,1315,1415,1515,1615,1715,1815,1915,2015,2115,2215,2315,0015,
					0115,0215,0315,0415,0515,0615,0715
			2:with Termode, set the SYSSHIFT system variable. example:
				XSYSSHIFT A01,B02,C03,D04,E05,F06,G07,H08,I09,J10,K11,L12,M13,N14,O15,P16,Q17,R18,S19,T20,U21,V22,W23,X24


			example with a full format to send through Termode or ServiceMode:
				XSYSSHIFT A01,B02,C03,D04,E05,F06,G07,H08,I09,J10,K11,L12,M13,N14,O15,P16,Q17,R18,S19,T20,U21,V22,W23,X24
				FShiftCode
				PSPEED     0100
				PBURN1     0170
				PBURN2     0170
				PPRESSURE  20
				PHOMOFF    03.0
				PROTATE    0
				ESYSSHIFT  90815,0915,1015,1115,1215,1315,1415,1515,1615,1715,1815,1915,2015,2115,2215,2315,0015,0115,0215,0315,0415,0515,0615,0715
				L005700410492055500120012
				TArial     0077006611001\0SYSSHIFT\0
				Q000000
				K
				SShiftCode
				GP

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29/08/2002
		POD.PRN
		."All printers" has been deleted for the Network printers
		.in internal Graphic management: function added:
			windows Background.
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11/07/2002
		POD.PRN
		.Change for printers 5775: print Graphics, Download 
			Firmwares for Hand Terminal and printers
		.date fields offset on 4 digits on printers Serie II
		.font download: SFP, font downloader for 5775 and Series II
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14/05/2002
		POD.PRN
		Fontdownload/Codesoft network number management.
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08/04/2002
		POD.PRN
		POD2.PRN disappears. The printers 5775 and SeriesII are both
		managed in the same driver: POD.PRN
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18/03/2002
		POD2.PRN
		coordinates x,y for < 0 object positions
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13/03/2002
		POD2.PRN
		integrate a new language: Nederlands (dutch)
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04/02/2002
		POD2.PRN
		the dialog boxes are different with Continuous printers (Print offset)
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31/01/2002
		Install again a version after Remove the same one: delete in the registry:
		HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
		(depends on system: Millenium)
		the message from Windows Installshields is: <<Install error: 2355>>
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20/01/2002
		Dongle problem on 4 bytes system: uninstall the old dongle software: hinstall
-u
		install the new one.
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20/11/2001
		POD2.PRN	
			Automatic printing is not a default settings anymore
			FontDownloader: no delete font command sent to the printer
			Default/Optimize buttons dont change on Network/No network settings
			Modification on Download fonts: for font names to 10 characters
			Variable fields: the good length is printed now (if fields longer than
maximum)
			Date NOT printer: the message "X position error" corrected
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14/11/2001
		POD2.PRN	
			Local and Shared variables: local only
			fixed Graphics: the user can choose
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22/10/2001
		POD2.PRN	
			New functions: Download a firmware
			screen modifications: simplify the graphics memory management
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17/10/2001	
		POD2.PRN	
			number of digits change from 5 to 6 (for graphics > 99 999 bytes)
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25/09/2001	
		POD2.PRN	
			date & time possible now with AM PM		
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25/09/2001		
		POD2.PRN	
			date & time possible now with working offset		
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19/09/2001		
		POD2.PRN	
			change graphic compression management (with polygons)		
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17/09/2001	
		POD2.PRN	
		Default button for all settings		
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14/08/2001	
		POD2.PRN	
			updated graphics, Escape Ready, compression		
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20/07/2001	
	POD2.PRN	
		big graphics with some computers don’t print		
		RUN WITH: 		
			firmware 2.06.103.HEX
			TERMODE V1.1.8
			NETMODE V2.0.3
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18/07/2001	
	POD2.PRN	
		1 character for Months is now possible (command SYSMONTH1)		
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04/07/2001	
	POD2.PRN	
		Temperature B->A removed in the dialog box; 		
		File name up to 15 characters		
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08/06/2001	
	POD2.PRN	
		problem on formulas		
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23/05/2001	
	POD.PRN (AEMONA)	
		special version to run with firmware TPHC_5.a.HEX		
		bug when send firmware to the printer		
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18/04/2001	
	POD2.PRN	
		rotation + dalog boxes + network		
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03/04/2001	
	POD.PRN	CS6		
		crash on Counters		
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30/03/2001	
	POD2.PRN	
		common commnads with Watchmode, Termode		
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02/03/2001	
	POD2.PRN	
		network version (installed in Warminster)		
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12/02/2001	
	POD2.PRN	
		New: Delete one Format file		
		print poly-lines		
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05/02/2001	
	POD.PRN	
		crash on Send to the KEYPAD		
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02/02/2001	
	POD2.PRN	
		Line Feeds when ask the printer (Network, Fonts)		
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15/01/2001	
	POD, POD2	
		to OPD France, Germany		
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