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Position 41 (Forms Alignment)

Entry
Explanation
Blank
First line is printed only once.
1
First line can be printed repeatedly allowing the operator to adjust the printer forms.

If the program contains more than one printer file, the entry in position 41 applies to each printer file that has 1P (first-page) output. This function may also be specified by the CL command OVRPRTF (Override to Print File) or in the printer device file and can be affected by the ALIGN option on the STRPRTWTR command.

Use column 41 only when the first output line is written to a printer file.

When forms are first put in the printer, they may not be in the correct position. Sometimes several lines must be printed to determine the correct position. If you specify the 1P forms position, the system prints the first line of output and issues a message. The operator can then line up the forms and select the option from the message to print the line again or to continue printing. The 1P forms specification is also valid if the output is spooled. The page counter is not increased until the forms are positioned correctly.


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