32 Line Matrix Printer LinePrinter Plus Programmer's Reference

Forms Length Set (Inches)

ASCII Code SFCC INCHES;

n.f

Purpose Sets the length of forms (paper) in inches.

where

= 1 through 24 (hex 01 through 18) specify the number of

inches on a page.

= fractional number in .5-inch increments (minimum forms

length is .5 inches).

Discussion Upon receipt of this code, the current line becomes the first line

of the form, and the form length set becomes the current forms

length. Vertical tab positions set below the bottom of the form

are cleared.

Forms length is defined in inches; therefore, subsequent line

spacing changes do not affect the result of this command.

Increments of .5-inch can be specified; for example, sending the

following command will result in a form length setting of 7

inches: SFCC INCHES; 7.5

The maximum forms length is 24 inches. All other values are

ignored. In INCHES mode, incorrect values will produce an error

message.

Forms length can be set by the control panel. The control code

forms length setting from the host computer will override the

control panel setting. If the VFU is enabled and loaded, this

command is ignored.

Forms Length Set (Lines)

ASCII Code SFCC LINES;

Purpose Sets the length of a form (paper) in lines.

where

= 1 through 192 (hex 01 through C0) specify the number of

lines per page at the current line spacing.

Discussion The forms length is set to the number of lines defined by the

quotient of

and the current line spacing so that the units are in

inches. In LINES mode, the maximum form length is 24 inches,

and

values in excess of 24 inches will cause an error

message.

If the calculated forms length in lines is not an exact multiple of

the target machine dot size, the forms length value will be

adjusted down to the next possible multiple.

If the VFU is enabled and loaded, this command is ignored.