Configuring Systems for Terminals, Printers, and Other Serial Devices (32022-90057)

Describing Asynchronous Devices
How to Use Duplex Printing
Chapter 9
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The two duplex modes provide for the binding of the final document. Vertical binding
allows for binding a document along the physical length of the page and horizontal
binding allows for binding a document along the physical width of the page. This is
shown in Figure 9-1, where the dotted line (- - -) represents binding.
Figure 9-1 Duplex Mode Page Binding
In addition to the escape sequences mentioned above, the
[RESET]
escape sequence
(
[ESC]
) will also disable duplex mode and return the printer to simplex mode. Therefore,
the duplex mode escape sequences should be entered after the
[RESET]
escape sequence
in an initialization string.
Since the duplex mode escape sequences can be embedded within a data file, it is
possible for a printer configuration not to be in agreement with how the printer is
enabled.
To avoid this situation, close attention to detail during configuration and use of escape
sequences is required. When configuring simplex printers, always indicate in the Printer
Control screen of the printer file that duplex printing is supported. Also, do not send
duplex mode escape sequences to simplex printers. When configuring duplex printers for
duplex printing, it is mandatory to indicate in the Printer Control screen that duplex
printing is supported. Duplex printing will not be effective until the escape sequences
Horizontal Binding Vertical Binding
Single
Printed
Page
Multiple
Printed
Pages