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Operation2-16
Setting Forms Length
NOTE:
F
orms length can also be set by control code from the host
computer which will
override the control panel setting. Using control codes, the host computer can specify
forms lengths other than those available from the control panel. Refer to the ProgramĆ
ming chapter for more information.
The
printer uses continuous, tractor-fed paper with the forms length set between 1.0 and 24.0
inches,
or between 1 and 192
lines
at 6 or 8 lines per inch. Setting the forms length in lines at 6 or
8
lpi does not change the line spacing.
The
printer has been preset for 11-inch length paper. When using paper of a different length,
the top-of-form setting and the forms length setting must be changed to match the desigĆ
nated
length. T
o set the forms length:
1.
Place the printer off line and raise the printer cover.
2. Simultaneously press MENU UP and MENU DOWN to unlock the printer configuraĆ
tion.
ENTER SWITCH NOT LOCKED will be displayed briefly.
3. P
ress F/L; the display will show FORMS LENG
TH SET IN INCHES.
4. Press
NEXT or PREV to cycle through the following options: FORMS
LENG
TH SET IN
6
LPI LINES, FORMS LENG
TH SET IN 8 LPI LINES, and FORMS LENG
TH SET IN
INCHES.
Select an option, and perform the corresponding instructions below.
To Set Forms Length in Inches
1. Press NEXT or PREV until FORMS LENG
TH SET IN INCHES is displayed.
2. P
ress MENU DOWN or F/L to display the current forms length in inches.
3. P
ress NEXT or F/L to increase the forms length in 0.5-inch increments, or press PREV
to decrease the forms length in 0.5-inch increments. When the appropriate value is disĆ
played,
save it as described below.
4. P
ress ENTER to select the displayed forms length.
5. P
ress CLEAR to return to OFFLINE READ
Y.
6.
Simultaneously press MENU UP and MENU DOWN to lock the printer configuration.
7.
Set the top of form according the the instructions on page 2-9.
8.
Close printer cover and place the printer on line.
To Set Forms Length in Lines
1. Press NEXT or PREV until FORMS LENGTH SET IN 6 LPI LINES or FORMS
LENGTH
SET IN 8 LPI LINES is displayed.