NBSpool for MPE Reference Guide

NBSpool Output Commands
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PRINTDEF Fields
After a command is issued, the
PRINTDEF
program will prompt you for or display information for
the specified printer definition. The defaults for these fields are displayed in parentheses.
Field Description
Description
This entry is an optional description of the printer
definition. This entry can not exceed
36
characters in
length.
Lines per page (60)
The lines per page is used by NBSpool in converting a
spool file from carriage control to flat printer output.
NBSpool will expand form feed carriage control to as
many writes as is necessary to fill a page.
Lines per inch (6)
The lines per inch is used by NBSpool in converting a
spool file from carriage control to flat printer output.
Transparent mode (N)
If this is set to
Y
, NBSpool will not convert an MPE
spool file. The spool file is printed as is. This is useful
if the spool file has embedded escape sequences for the
HP LaserJet.
Suppress C/R at end of line (N)
If this is set to
Y
, NBSpool does not add a carriage
return at the end of each line printed to the local
printer.
Suppress stripping of spaces (N)
If this is set to
Y
, NBSpool does not strip trailing spaces
when the spool file is printed to the local printer.
Suppress final page eject (N)
If this is set to
Y
, NBSpool ignores a page eject if it is at
the end of the spool file.
Suppress end-of-page formfeed (Y)
If this is set to
Y
, NBSpool ignores end-of-page
formfeed and the lines per page value is not used.
Cannot print on perforation (N)
If this is set to
Y
, NBSpool prints on perforations.
Pass thru VFC control codes (N)
If this is set to
Y
, NBSpool passes VFC codes with the
file to the printer.
Suppress first prespaced LF (N)
If this is set to
Y
, NBSpool ignores the first linefeed.
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