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3. VIPP
Variable Data Intelligent PostScript PrintWare, or VIPP, (formerly
XGF) provides a facility for the easy integration of data, forms,
and images from host applications to the PostScript
environment.
VIPP offers the following benefits:
• Allows imaging and data processing applications to produce
an easy-to-implement data stream that is PostScript-
compliant.
• Provides access to optimal performance.
• Keeps applications independent of PostScript and printer
evolution.
• Brings all the power of PostScript to production printing
without requiring a heavy investment in PostScript training.
• Provides a cost effective solution for continuing to print host-
based applications.
VIPP software is installed with the standard DocuPrint NPS/IPS
system and provides PostScript macro definitions (XGF
commands) to the PostScript interpreter. Normal PostScript jobs
print as always, while jobs that include VIPP commands can take
advantage of the power offered by VIPP.
The VIPP package provides the following two modes of
operation:
• Native mode—Provides a set of easy-to-use operators
bundled as a PostScript program that enables the quick
development of host-based production printing applications.