SPAD in SAPscript

Hi gurus,
I just want to ask what is the hierachy in sAPscript in terms of font size and layout. For example in my Form Basic Settings I've set the font at 12cpi but in my page format it is 15cpi. What will the form use in displaying and printing.
Thanks
Andre

Hi Amith,
Is it possible not to define page format in SAPscript?
Regards,
Andre

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We are trying to print information from multiple fields in Bar code (using Code128 symbology) on our Utility Invoices, printing of which is done using SAPScript.
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http://www.servopack.de/Files/HB/ZPLcommands.pdf.
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Check this link:
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/questions-about-bar-code-printing-in-sap.htm
Check this link:
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Detailed information about SAP Barcodes
A barcode solution consists of the following:
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- a barcode reader
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in machine readable format.
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I have the following problem:
I want to print invoices with duplex mode (using both sides of the paper to save money). I read the forum here and found out several things.
1. Printer Admin (SPAD) -> Set the printer to Duplex mode
Q: Is this general setting needed at all? I just want to print the backsides for invoices
2. SapScript Form Development (SE71) -> Set Duplex Mode for Page First and Next
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Printer ok?
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Do I have to adjust the print-report?
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The tray problem seems to be like the following:
Page First shall be printed from tray 1 because we have special paper for that with the company logo in color on it. All other pages shall be printed on regular white paper from tray 2 (its cheaper of course).
I checked it out: it is cheaper to print all pages of the invoice on the expensive paper with duplex then using simplex with the two different types of paper... but thats just for the interest
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My current problem is the following (and most likely not SAP-solvable):
Its best to explain like the following. Take a normal DINA4 empty sheet of paper and mark it with a cross on the upper right corner. Thats where our log is.
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If we print Duplex then we would have to insert the paper with the logo facing upwards and away from you to have the first page printed on the side with the logo correctly.
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Summary:
I can print Duplex now with the hints you gave me but I have strategic problems. Another problem is that some customers dont want duplex invoices as they scan the invoices automatically and would miss out every second page.
Thanks Mr. Black

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