Paper-Type Objects
A paper-type object defines a paper type for a format. The paper-type object includes the following properties:
A paper-type object also refers to a collection of items that can be specified for a paper type. For more information about the paper-type collection, see the next section, "Collection Objects."
- Name. This property specifies the name of the paper type. This name can be used to allow the user to select a paper type in a dialog box and is also used for paper matching.
- Dimensions. This property specifies the size of the paper and the size of the printable area within the paper. This property allows you to specify a printable area that is different from the area specified by the dimensions property of the format object.
Figure 1-12 shows an example of a paper type that restricts the printable area for printing on letterhead paper.
Figure 1-12 A paper type for printing on letterhead paper
Paper-type objects are introduced in the chapter "Core Printing Features" in this book. Their use in defining different paper sizes is described in the chapter "Advanced Printing Features" in this book.
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