Re: Externally described printer files

[DAsmussen@xxxxxxx]

Gary,

In a message dated 97-07-30 17:35:46 EDT, you write:

> Ok.  Here is a question from our programmer/analysts.  I haven't
>  programmed in RPG so I didn't have much input.  We are trying to get a
>  report to print to an HPLJ4 with 68 lines.  One of the programmers says
>  it is not possible unless you use an externally described printer file. 
>  Can this be done using Output specs, or is the limit 66 lines?  

Should be achievable (although not desirable) with the inclusion of an "L"
spec.  What's the aversion to using a printer file?

Regards,

Dean Asmussen
Enterprise Systems Consulting, Inc.
Fuquay-Varina, NC  USA
E-Mail:  DAsmussen@AOL.COM

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