Print Server Adds Space After Form Feed

 Last reviewed: February 11, 1998
Article ID: Q180865
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SNA Server, versions 3.0, 3.0 SP1, 3.0 SP2, 4.0

IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring the Registry" Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry Key" Help topic in Regedt32.exe.

SYMPTOMS

SNA Print Server inserts a space ('0x40') after a form feed ('0x0C') when processing LU3 print jobs.

CAUSE

The SNA Server Print Service was designed to add a space after receiving a form feed character in an LU3 print job, based upon IBM specifications for LU3 printing.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SNA Server versions 3.0, 3.0 SP1, 3.0 SP2, and 4.0. \AAAA A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression- tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

MORE INFORMATION

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys And Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it.

To suppress the space that is inserted after a form feed in LU3 printing, follow these steps:

  1. Apply the hotfix.
2. Start the Windows NT Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) and find the 
   following key:

        HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet
         \Services\SnaPrint\Parameters\

   Add the following entry to this key:

        Value Name: NoSpaceAfterFF
        Data Type: REG_SZ
        String: True
NOTE: If this registry parameter does not exist or if it is set to False, a space will be added after all form feeds contained in the LU3 print data. 

Keywords          : prodsna snaprintservice kbbuglist kbfixlist
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0SP1,3.0SP2,4.0
Platform          : WINDOWS
Hardware          : ALPHA x86
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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Last reviewed: February 11, 1998
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