Print Server Adds Space After Form Feed (180865)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP2
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q180865
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 that this is a problem in SNA Server, versions 3.0, 3.0 SP1, 3.0SP2, and 4.0. This problem was corrected in the latest SNA Server versions 3.0 and 4.0 U.S. Service Packs. For information on obtaining these Service Packs, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

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 #1: The String is case-sensitive and must be set to TRUE for it to 
         function correctly.
NOTE #2: If this registry parameter does not exist or if it is set to anything other then TRUE, a space will be added after all form feeds contained in the LU3 print data.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/28/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbfix KB180865
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