1.6 Explanation of Basic Concepts and Symbols
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“Width” and “Length”
Whenever paper dimensions are mentioned in
this manual, the first value always refers to the
width of the paper (shown as “A” in the
illustration) and the second to the length (shown
as “B”).
A: Width
B: Length
Paper Orientation
Lengthwise (
)
If the width (A) of the paper is shorter than the
length (B), the paper has a vertical or portrait
orientation, indicated by either “L” or
.
Crosswise (
)
If the width (A) of the paper is longer than the
length (B), the paper has a horizontal or
landscape orientation, indicated by either “C” or
.
