Xerox Xerox Printer Access Facility (XPAF) Support & Software 用户指南
XPAF Forms Generator
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User Guide and Reference
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Introduction
This manual describes how to use the XPAF Forms Generator (XFG) to
create an electronic version of a form. XFG compiles Forms Source
Language (FSL) to generate a Xerox LCDS form (.FRM) and store it in the
XPAF Centralized Forms Library. XPAF uses this library to manage and
download forms to LPS and PCL printers and to PDF documents as
required. Utility programs and JCL are provided to access this library and
retrieve these FRMs outside of XPAF to allow sampling and/or private
forms management.
create an electronic version of a form. XFG compiles Forms Source
Language (FSL) to generate a Xerox LCDS form (.FRM) and store it in the
XPAF Centralized Forms Library. XPAF uses this library to manage and
download forms to LPS and PCL printers and to PDF documents as
required. Utility programs and JCL are provided to access this library and
retrieve these FRMs outside of XPAF to allow sampling and/or private
forms management.
About this manual
This manual is designed for users who are familiar with the MVS-z/OS
operating systems and have experience using Xerox printers. For more
information, refer to the “Overview” chapter.
This manual describes XFG commands and statements and how to plan
and lay out your forms. Before using this manual, become familiar with its
contents and conventions.
operating systems and have experience using Xerox printers. For more
information, refer to the “Overview” chapter.
This manual describes XFG commands and statements and how to plan
and lay out your forms. Before using this manual, become familiar with its
contents and conventions.
Contents
This manual contains the following sections:
Chapter 1
“Introduction” describes the purpose of this manual, contents and conventions.
Chapter 2
“Overview” describes the XFG features, operating environment and hardware
and software requirements. It also lists supported Xerox laser printing systems
and common forms you can create and manage with XFG.
and software requirements. It also lists supported Xerox laser printing systems
and common forms you can create and manage with XFG.
Chapter 3
“Planning your forms” describes how to plan and design forms. It shows you
how to determine page orientation and format, add colors, select paper size and
use the design ruler.
how to determine page orientation and format, add colors, select paper size and
use the design ruler.
Chapter 4
“Using XFG commands” describes the available commands and how to set up
your forms. It also contains the command statement conventions and definitions
you use to create the FSL and examples of JCL.
your forms. It also contains the command statement conventions and definitions
you use to create the FSL and examples of JCL.
Chapter 5
“Creating a sample form” describes how to create a form using XFG.
Chapter 6
“Managing and printing sample forms” describes how to compile, store and
download forms to the printer.
download forms to the printer.
Chapter 7
“Messages” lists the error and informational messages that may appear during
forms compilation.
forms compilation.
Appendix A
“System considerations” describes the printer limitations you may encounter
during the creation of complex forms.
during the creation of complex forms.
Appendix B
“FMT grid format properties” lists the grid and origin substitutions you can use
for the supported paper sizes.
for the supported paper sizes.
Appendix C
“Approved abbreviations for reserved words” lists the abbreviations you can use
for reserved words.
for reserved words.
Appendix D
“Supported paper sizes” lists the paper sizes that XFG supports.