Compaq PrintNet 5525B, User Manual

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IGP/VGL Emulation
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IGP/VGL Emulation
Code V Graphics language (VGL) is an Intelligent Graphics Printing
(IGP) software emulation designed for your line matrix printer. The IGP
Code V emulation of the QMS
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Code V Version II programming
language produces on-line forms, bar codes, and alphanumeric text-
generation. The graphics processing features are detailed below.
Features
On-Line Form and Label Generation makes it easy to create forms or
labels with the “preprinted” look for each application. VGL programs
control all graphics functions, dramatically reducing host computer
programming and processing time. Graphics capabilities include boxes,
vertical and horizontal, solid and dashed lines with a variety of
thickness, logos, and special alphanumeric print features.
Variable Bar Codes allow the bar code for your application to print with
standard or user-defined ratios in vertical or horizontal orientations.
Available bar codes are: Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 with
Subsets A, B, and C, EAN 8, EAN 13, Identicon, Interleaved 2 of 5,
MSI, UPC-A, UPC-E, POSTNET, Royal Mail, UCC/EAN 128, UPS 11,
and UPC Shipping. POSTNET is available only in the horizontal
direction. A dark print mode is included for darker, high-contrast bar
codes. The IBARC bar code command prints bar codes in four
orientations: horizontal, rotated 90, rotated 180 or rotated 270 degrees.
Expanded and Compressed Print draws attention where needed.
Alphanumeric height and width are controlled independently for a
tremendous range of character sizes up to 9.9 inches wide and tall.
Several compressed print sizes are available: 12, 13.33, 15, 17.65, and
20 cpi (characters per inch), permitting up to 170 columns in an 8.5 inch
printed area (20 cpi).
Rotated Alphanumerics permit new concepts in form design. Normal,
expanded, and compressed character strings can be rotated 90
degrees clockwise, counterclockwise, or printed upside down.