Xerox Xerox Printer Access Facility (XPAF) Support & Software User Guide
Landscape format is ideal for forms, spreadsheets, and reports that
require columns across the page. For example, the landscape
orientation is appropriate for a Gantt chart that lists six or twelve
months horizontally, and lists the tasks vertically.
require columns across the page. For example, the landscape
orientation is appropriate for a Gantt chart that lists six or twelve
months horizontally, and lists the tasks vertically.
Large paper size forms in short edge feed (SEF) require you to specify
the FONTS command in the opposite orientation. For example, for a
portrait orientation, use landscape fonts, and for a landscape
orientation, use portrait fonts. Make sure you specify the orientation you
want. For example, for a portrait form, specify PORTRAIT for the
orientation, and for a landscape form, specify LANDSCAPE.
the FONTS command in the opposite orientation. For example, for a
portrait orientation, use landscape fonts, and for a landscape
orientation, use portrait fonts. Make sure you specify the orientation you
want. For example, for a portrait form, specify PORTRAIT for the
orientation, and for a landscape form, specify LANDSCAPE.
Page frames
The page frame is a set of boundaries associated with a page as a unit
of printing or imaging. There are three types of page frames: system,
physical, and virtual. Figure 3–2 shows the relationship between the
system, physical, and virtual page. Figure 3-2 Page Frames
of printing or imaging. There are three types of page frames: system,
physical, and virtual. Figure 3–2 shows the relationship between the
system, physical, and virtual page. Figure 3-2 Page Frames
For additional information about page frames, refer to the Xerox LPS
Forms Creation Guide.
Forms Creation Guide.
System page
The system page is the maximum area the printer allows you to image
graphics and text. The system page is slightly larger than the physical
page. If the default paper sizes have been established for your printer,
the system page has little bearing on your form design.
graphics and text. The system page is slightly larger than the physical
page. If the default paper sizes have been established for your printer,
the system page has little bearing on your form design.
Note: Corresponding
edges of physical and
system pages. This is
important when
considering edge-marking.
edges of physical and
system pages. This is
important when
considering edge-marking.
SYSTEM PAGE
VIRTUAL PAGE
PHYSICAL PAGE
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