jes-form-length

This single-valued attribute indicates the paper length in inches or centimeters. This field is used to change the paper length of the physical paper at the printer without reconfiguring the printer. The value must contain at least one digit and an abbreviation for inches or centimeters.

Allowed values

You can enter a value in the format nn.mmmuu:

nn

A number from 0 to 99. You must specify at least one digit to the left of the decimal point.

mmm

A number from 0 to 999. The decimal point and the digits after it are optional.

uu

The unit of measurement. One of these fixed values:

Value

Meaning

in

Inches

cm

Centimeters

For example, these values are valid:

jes-form-length=9.5in
jes-form-length=12.345cm
jes-form-length=2in
jes-form-length=0.5cm

Default value

The default form length that the administrator has defined for the printer.

Usage guidelines

• This attribute apples to line data and AFP documents printed on an AFP printer.
• This attribute is equivalent to the FORMLEN parameter of the OUTPUT JCL statement.