Introduction
The Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Forms Creation Guide
describes the use of Forms Description Language (FDL)
commands you use to create forms for merging with variable
data to print on a laser printing system (LPS). Descriptions
include the following:
• FDL commands necessary to create any desired form with the
correct page orientation, fonts, line widths, and positioning
of captions and logos
• Fundamental printing terms, techniques, and troubleshooting
• Support tools used to simplify the creation of forms
• Command and default summaries, examples, limitations, and
capacities.
Document conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
UPPERCASE BOLD BLUE Uppercase bold blue text indicates required characters or
command keywords.
UPPERCASE BLUE ITALICS Uppercase blue italics indicate optional parameter keywords,
characters, or values.
Lowercase black italics Lowercase black italics indicate variable parameter options,
(word, character, phrase, or value).
... Ellipses indicate that you can repeat a parameter option, or list a
series of parameter options.
<> Angle brackets indicate keys on the system controller keyboard.
The carat character represents a required space.
TERMINAL FONT Terminal or monospace fonts are used to represent LPS screen
responses.
UPPERCASE Uppercase letters indicate command names and parameter
keywords.
CAUTION: Cautions appear immediately before any action or omission that
may result in damage to your equipment, software, or data.
WARNING: Warnings are associated with the safety of people.
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