Kyocera KM-6030 PRESCRIBE Commands Command Reference Manual Rev 4.8 - Page 332

PRESCRIBE Command Reference SPO - Set Page Orientation Format SPO orientation; Parameter orientation: P = portrait (upright) L = landscape (lengthwise) Function The SPO command instructs the printing system how to orient the page, laying text and graphics on the page in a vertical direction (portrait orientation) or a horizontal direction (landscape orientation). When the orientation is changed, the margins are adjusted so that they remain the same distance from the four edges of the paper (provided cassette paper is being used). See the illustration. Portrait margins Top margin Landscape margins Right margin Top margin Left margin Left margin Bottom margin Bottom margin Right margin If the printing system cannot adjust the margins as described above, it sets them to the edge limits. For example, if you set a top portrait margin greater than the paper width, then switch to landscape orientation, the printing system resets the top margin to zero. The printing system uses separate bitmap fonts for portrait and landscape orientations. When the font mode (FTMD) is 8 or higher, as it is in the IBM, Epson, and LaserJet III/ 4/4 Plus emulations, the printing system automatically sets the correct page orientation each time a new font is selected. Outside of the FTMD range, the printing system will not change orientation with a change in fonts. After using the SPO command, remember to select a font with the new orientation. The orientation can be changed without starting a new page, as in the example below. It should be noted, however, the printable areas in portrait and landscape orientations are not symmetrical because the edge limits in each orientation are not identical. See the Technical Reference manual for details. 322