User guide

9
Physical Page Characteristics of the
LA310 MultiPrinter
This chapter explains how the LA310 MultiPrinter printer handles the transfer
of the logical page in memory to the physical paper. Topics include:
• Paper handling, Section 9.1
• Response to a Form Feed request, Section 9.2
• Horizontal text resolution, Section 9.3
• Vertical text resolution, Section 9.4
• Limits on partial line motion, Section 9.5
• Tab support, Section 9.6
In this chapter the top of form paper position is defined as the position of line
1 on the page. This position does not change with the top margin setting.
The form length is defined by the setup feature or by the Set Lines Per Page
(DECSLPP) command.
9.1 Paper Handling
This section summarizes the paper feed modes and loading processes for the
LA310 MultiPrinter.
Note
In both paper-feed modes, if paper is loaded before the printer is
powered on, the paper position is assumed to be the top of form.
Physical Page Characteristics of the LA310 MultiPrinter 9–1