Abstract:
A system for determining and entering line measure into a justification computer for controlling the format of output copy. During an output operation when there is a necessity for determining line measure, a measure seek code is detected, escapement of the carrier initiated, the escapement of the carrier sensed, and the units of escapement counted. Upon sensing the location of the right margin stop, escapement is terminated. Thereafter the carrier is returned to the position occupied prior to the measure seek code being read. The number of units counted is the line measure which is then used for control of output.