The [LPRINT USING](LPRINT-USING) statement sends formatted data to LPT1, the parallel port printer.

## Syntax

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

## Parameter(s)

* Literal or variable [STRING](STRING) *text$* can be placed between [LPRINT](LPRINT) and USING or it can be included in the template$.
* A [semicolon](semicolon) or [comma](comma) may follow the text$ to stop or tab the print cursor before the template$ [LPRINT](LPRINT).
* The literal or variable [STRING](STRING) template$ should use the template symbols to display each variable [Variable Types](Variable-Types) 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](semicolon) or [comma](comma) may follow the variable list to stop or tab the print cursor for pending prints.

## Description

* 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 Codes](ERROR-Codes) will occur.**
* No more than 25 # digit places are allowed in a template number or an [ERROR Codes](ERROR-Codes) will occur.
* Can convert numerical exponential or [scientific notation](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 literal or variable [string](STRING) 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. Exclamation points require underscore prefix. |
| # | 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.* |
| . | 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.**

* Any # decimal point position may be specified. The exponent is adjusted with significant digits left-justified.

## See Also

* [PRINT USING](PRINT-USING)
* [LPRINT](LPRINT)
* [PRINT](PRINT)