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VGM Barcode Labels

VGM Barcode Labels (VGMBarcodes.exe) is an easy to use barcode printing application designed to print barcode labels for Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs), Video Gaming Machines (VGMs) all which are also known as slot machines, and the cash cans associated with that EGM. The format is set to 3 of 9, which is also known as EAN 39, (the IGT Advantage default barcode type).

VGMBarcodes.exe will print a machine label, "hot" cash can label and a "cold" cash can label.

The programs main purpose was designed around the IGT Advantage Casino System which needs three bar code labels per machine in a "M1" and "C2" format. However, depending upon your specific application and system, the prefix can be easily changed. Any number can be used, again depending upon your specific application and system. A working example for the Advantage Casino System is by using the machine number in all three labels. Then utilizing an M1 prefix, a C23 prefix for the "Hot" cash can and "C24" for the "cold" cash can. (Advantage needs the Machine label prefix to be "M1" and Cash Can labels to be prefixed with "C2".

VGMBarcodes.exe currently prints on three of the more popular sized Avery or Avery compatible labels. Those labels are:

5160 1" X 2 5/8"

5164 3 1/3" X 4" (Large format)

5261 1" X 4"

Minimum requirements:

Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista operating systems.

Pentium III

256 MB RAM

2 MB Hard disk space

Most any inkjet or laser printer capable of using/feeding self stick labels.

"Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries."

"Advantage is a registered trademark of International Game Technology, Inc."