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control of form length, and will work on any printer without requiring the correct form length to be set.
However, the correct form length should always be set with the control panel setup. Even if the
program does not use form feeds, the printer will automatically scroll a completed form up to the tear
bar to be torn off. This automatic scroll is based upon form length. The easiest way to set form length
is via the “Form Length” value in the forms menu, so it will be correctly set for everyone using the
form. If correct form length cannot be guaranteed from SETUP, then each program should set the
correct form length.
Set Form Length in Lines ESC C n
Sets the form length to n lines at the current line spacing. 1≥n≥255. Maximum form length is 37.9
inches. Invalid form lengths will be ignored. Overrides the “Form Length” value in the forms menu.
For example, an 11 inch form contains 66 lines at 6 LPI, but 88 lines at 8 LPI. If line spacing is
changed after setting the form length, the physical form length (in inches) will not be changed.
Resets top of form to the current position, so it is wise to be at top of form before setting form length.
Issuing a form feed will guarantee this. Vertical margins are cleared.
Example: The following escape sequence will set form length to 66 lines. At 6 LPI, this will result in
a form length of 11 inches.
Escape sequence: ESC C 66
Hexadecimal: 1B 43 42
Set Form Length in Inches ESC C NUL n
Sets the form length to n inches. 1≥n≥37. Maximum form length is 37.9 inches. Invalid form lengths
will be ignored. Overrides the “Form Length” value in the forms menu.
Resets top of form to the current position, so it is wise to be at top of form before setting form length.
Issuing a form feed will guarantee this. Vertical margins are cleared.
Example: The following escape sequence will set form length to 11 inches, regardless of what line
spacing is set.
Escape sequence: ESC C NUL 11
Hexadecimal: 1B 43 00 0B