Printronix Series 5 - Manual (Page 80)

Configuration Menus 4–27
IGP Configurations – VGL
Features
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 R Code V
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Version II programming language produces
on–line forms, bar codes, and alphanumeric text–generation. The graphics
processing features are detailed below.
On–Line Form and Label Generation
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
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, and Code
EAN/UCC 128, EAN 8, EAN 13, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, UPC–A, UPC–E,
POSTNET, POSTBAR, ROYAL MAIL, 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
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. Four compressed print sizes are
available – 12, 13.33, 15, and 17.65 (characters per inch), permitting up to 144
columns in an 8.5–inch printed area (17 cpi).