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In article <1992Nov19.215824.4822@cs.brown.edu>, jgm@cs.brown.edu (Jonathan
Monsarrat) wrote:
> /BinT {statusdict begin 0 setpapertray end} def
> /BinB {statusdict begin 1 setpapertray end} def
> 
> Before each StartPage sequence, I call one of the above functions to
> set the desired paper tray.  E.g.
> 
> BinT
> StartPage
> 
> 1. I suspect that different printers may number their paper trays
>    differently (i.e. 0 and 1 or 1 and 2).  Is this the case and, if
>    so, what printers use what numbers?  Is there a way of querying the
>    printer about its paper trays?
> 
> 2. Is my usage of the setpapertray command correct?

The answer to #1 is yes, printers can use different numbering systems.
Without a printer supplement, you will have to experiment to find out
what the numbers mean.

On #2, yes, you are using it fine, *BUT* remember, it is subject to save
and restore. If a page-level save is done before your call, and the restore
occurs before the showpage (good practice for structuring), then the
restore will undo your call to setpapertray. On a Level 2 machine, this
would install a new page device, and your page would be erased as well.

Check the structure carefully and make sure you are not shooting yourself
in the foot.

Stephen Zisk (zisk@adobe.com)  Disclaimer: These are my personal views
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