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The LPRINT USING statement sends formatted data to LPT1, the parallel port printer.

LPRINT [text${;|,}] USING template$; variable[;][{;|,}]

• Literal or variable STRING text$ can be placed between LPRINT and USING or it can be included in the template$.
• A semicolon or comma may follow the text$ to stop or tab the print cursor before the template$ LPRINT.
• The literal or variable STRING template$ should use the template symbols to display each variable type in the list following it.
• The list of data variables used in the template$ are separated by semicolons after the template string value.
• A semicolon or comma may follow the variable list to stop or tab the print cursor for pending prints.

• The variable list should be listed in the order that they are used in the template from left to right.
• If the template string is omitted or symbols don't match the variable(s) an "Illegal Function Call" ERROR will occur.
• No more than 25 # digit places are allowed in a template number or an error will occur.
• Can convert numerical exponential or scientific notation values to normal decimal point values using less digits.
• NOTE: If the numerical value exceeds the template's digit range a % symbol will appear in the leftmost digit area.

template$ is a string literal or variable, using the following formatting characters: & Prints an entire string value. STRING length should be limited as template width will vary. \   \ Denotes the start and end point of a fixed string area with spaces between(LEN = spaces + 2). ! Prints only the leading character of a string value. Denotes a numerical digit. An appropriate number of digits should be used for values received. ^^^^ After # digits prints numerical value in exponential E+xx format. Use ^^^^^ for E+xxx values. (¹) . Period sets a number's decimal point position. Digits following determine rounded value accuracy. ,. Comma to left of decimal point, prints a comma every 3 used # digit places left of the decimal point. + Plus sign denotes the position of the number's sign. + or - will be displayed. - Minus sign (dash) placed after the number, displays only a negative value's sign. $$ Prints a dollar sign immediately before the highest non-zero # digit position of the numerical value. Prints an asterisk in any leading empty spaces of a numerical value. Adds 2 extra digit positions. $ Combines ** and $$. Negative values will display minus sign to left of $. _ Underscore preceding a format symbol prints those symbols as literal string characters.

Note: Any string character not listed above will be printed as a literal text character. (¹) Any # decimal point position may be specified. The exponent is adjusted with significant digits left-justified.

• PRINT USING
• LPRINT
• PRINT

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