Xerox Printer 用户手册

This manual describes the Host Forms Description Language
(HFDL) and how you use it to create an electronic version of
your form.  The HFDL commands and statements you use
comprise the Forms Source Language (FSL).  The host computer
compiles the FSL and stores it in the database.  Using the
resources management utilities, you can access and print your
forms on Xerox laser printing systems (LPS) connected to your
host computer. 

This manual is designed for users who are familiar with the MVS
operating system and have experience using Xerox printers.  For
more information, refer to the “Overview” chapter.

This manual describes HFDL commands and statements, and how
to plan and lay out your forms.

Before using this manual, become familiar with its contents and
conventions.

This manual contains the following sections:

“Overview” describes the HFDL 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 HFDL.

“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.

“Using HFDL 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 the JCL.

“Creating a sample form” describes how to create a form using
HFDL.

“Managing and printing sample forms” describes how to compile,
store, and download forms to the printer.  

 “Messages” lists the error messages that may appear during
forms compilation.

“System considerations” describes the printer limitations you may
encounter during the creation of complex forms. 

“FMT grid format properties” lists the grid and origin
substitutions you can use for the supported paper sizes.

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