Form Feed
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Form Feed
ASCII Code FF
Hex Code 0C
Dec Code 12
Purpose Prints the data in the buffer, advances the paper position to the
next top-of-form and moves the character position to the first
character column.
Comment The default forms length is determined by the configuration in
nonvolatile memory. Forms length is set by using the control
panel or forms length control codes. Code FF cancels all single-
line only print attributes.
The Form Feed command reacts differently when the VFU is
active. See Chapter 9, “Vertical Page Formatting,” beginning on
page 271.
Forms Length Set (Inches)
ASCII Code SFCC INCHES;
n.f
Purpose Sets the length of forms (paper) in inches.
where:
n=whole numbers from 1 through 24 (hex 01 through hex 18) to
specify the number of inches on a page.
f=fractional number in .5-inch increments (the minimum forms
length is 0.5 inches).
Comment 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.
In INCHES mode, incorrect values produce an error message.
(Command Line Error Messages are listed in Table 2 on page
27.)
Forms length can also be set by the control panel (when “Menu
Form Size” is enabled). The control code forms length setting
from the host computer overrides the control panel setting.
However, if the VFU is enabled and loaded, this command is
ignored.
Also, 0.5-inch increments can be specified. For example,
sending the command:
SFCC INCHES; 7.5
results in a form length setting of 7-1/2 inches.