Advancing Forms Using the NPRO and NPRO Page Functions
NPRO (NonProcess RunOut) moves forms forward through the forms path.
vIn simplex mode, NPRO moves the forms forward to the stacker area. Forms are fused as they move toward the stacker area.
vIn duplex mode, NPRO moves forms forward through the forms path of Printer 1, the Buffer/Flipper Unit, and Printer 2. Pages that were printed on Printer 1 are printed on Printer 2, and Printer 1 processes blank pages. After all pages are printed on Printer 2, the forms move forward through the forms path of both printers without printing until all pages printed on Printer 2 are in the stacker area. Pages already printed on Printer 1 at the start of this procedure and pages printed on Printer 2 during this procedure are fused as they move toward their respective stacker areas.
The distance NPRO moves forms depends on your printer con®guration. There is a ®xed NPRO length that you can increase with two different con®guration items. You may want to increase the ®xed length, for example, if you are using a postprocessing device.
Two con®guration parameters let you extend the NPRO length when END OF FORMS
078A is not indicated:
vThe ªPre/postprocessor Extended NPROº parameter in the Con®gure Pre/postprocessor procedure. See ªCon®guring Preprocessing/Postprocessing Devices/Interfacesº on page 241 and the ªExtended NPROº table item on page ªExtended NPROº on page 243 for more information.
vThe ªNPRO Lengthº parameter in the Con®gure Printer procedure. See ªCon®guring the Printerº on page 219 and the ªNPRO Lengthº table item on page ªNPRO Lengthº on page 223 for more information.
Note: If you set the ªPre/postprocessor Extended NPROº item of an enabled pre/postprocessor to a
NPRO Procedure
NPRO is usable only under certain conditions, which balance safety considerations with operator convenience.
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