Razzak et al: An Extension of the multi-copy report in Duplex Mode question.
Consider a one-page Report. A PCC Label control is embedded in the Report Footer, checked 'Visible'. I would like to issue a 'Page Eject' Control Code to the HP LaserJet P1606dn printer. I've been unsuccessful in framing an HP PCL5/5e/6 'Page Eject' code within the control in several formats: EC & l 0 H ( that's a lower-case 'L' ) 027 038 108 48 072 27 38 108 48 72 1B 26 6C 30 48 In each case, the Windows spooler accepts the job and then sits with status = 'Printing'; but nothing makes it to the printer. When I remove the PCC Label, the report prints, but the multi-copies run back to front without separation. With 'ENDDOC' in the control, the first copy prints just fine, but this ( duh ) kills subsequent copies. So clearly, I'm not understanding what the printer wants code-formatting-wise. Any guidance appreciated, Thanks Bruce -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of A. Razzak Memon Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2014 10:25 AM To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - Re: PRINT Command: Form Feeds in DUPLEX MODE At 12:55 PM 2/23/2014, Bruce A. Chitiea wrote: >Issue: > >If I print two or more copies of a one-page report, even-numbered >copies print on the reverse side of odd-numbered copies. > >If I print two or more copies of a multi-page report with an odd page >count, the second and then every second copy thereafter append to the one previous. > >Workaround: > >Create a loop printing one copy per round. > >Better: >Is there an elegant way to to this? Bruce, You have a correct workaround. However ... Did you know that you can use the conditional Form Feed using the PCC Label? The PCC Label control inserts a Printer Control Code Label within the report. Based on your report, you can dynamically VISIBLE (TRUE/FALSE) the label to accomplish your goal. To understand ... While in Report Designer, place the PCC Label control, right-click, and then select [Help] for complete details. Report Designer | Advanced Controls | PCC Label ... 2014 SAT Sample Applications includes a sample application that demonstrates the use such elegant feature in R:BASE eXtreme 9.5 (32/64). Very Best R:egards, Razzak. www.rbase.com www.facebook.com/rbase -- 31 years of continuous innovation! 16 Years of R:BASE Technologies, Inc. making R:BASE what it is today! --
