Switching from direct language to XPS

Barcodes

Barcode type	Encountered problem	How to solve it
Code 128 alphanumeric optimized with digits (barcodes generated solely with numbers)	Problem with the digits: right numbers with wrong digits	Generate barcode in Code128 Numeric
Code 128 alphanumeric NON optimized with digits (barcodes generated solely with numbers) and a CCCCC chain	Problem with the digits: right numbers with wrong digits	Generate barcode in Code128 Numeric
Code 128 alphanumeric optimized with digits (barcodes generated with numbers and letters)	Problem with the digits: right numbers with wrong digits	Generate barcode without digits, add a small zone underneath to put digits in
Code 128 numeric WITHOUT digits	digits automatically included	make sure the "data printed under barcode" box is left unticked
Code 128 Alpha Numeric optimized WITHOUT DIGITS (barcodes generated with numbers and letters)	Exported to XPS properly	ALL CLEAR
Code 128 Alpha Numeric NON optimized WITHOUT DIGITS (barcodes generated with numbers and letters) and a C chain	Exported to XPS properly	ALL CLEAR

Contrasting objects

Contrast	Encountered problem	How to solve it
Bars	Opale : Non available Onyx : OK	Opale : NECESSARY UPGRADE, if required, generate it directly in PCL Onyx : OK
Shades of grey	Darker shades of grey in XPS than in native (matches the Designer preview)	If necessary, change the template to lighten the grey shades

Managing images

Image type	Encountered problem	How to solve it
Special characters in the image's name: Example: ImageB&N.jpeg	Error message during mapping	Rename image without &
BMP image in lgobitmap	Dynamic images in BMP format are not printed	Convert images in JPEG

Others

Subject	Encountered problem	How to solve/overcome it
Printing two spool pages on one sheet using Designer's advanced parameters	Does not work in XPS mode	Have the template in native
Sending PDFs via email	Using the MAPSNDMAIL command	Always generate the template in native PDF, for MAPSNDMAIL only manages native PDF files