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INITFF

Syntax

INITFF= NO | OPENSESS | SVF | FILE,

Description

This parameter specifies whether to send initial form feeds to VTAM-attached printer: Valid values are:

• NO—No initial form feed is sent, and it is assumed that the printer is already placed at the top of form before the print is started.
• OPENSESS—An initial form feed is sent immediately after the session is established, to place the printer at the top of form. You can use this facility to obviate problems caused by applications, which can leave the printer in an undefined state.
• SVF—(Default, for VTAM-attached printers) A form feed is sent every time a file with the appropriate FCB statement is selected for printing.
• FILE—An initial form feed is sent every time a new file is selected for printing.

  INITFF=FILE is also supported on TCP/IP-attached printers using the LPR or DSO print drivers, to have an initial form feed sent every time a new file is selected for printing.