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Quick and dirty docs.
*------------------------------------------------------------------------*
Plug in all the share-ware copyrights, etc -- You know the routine.
Do not distribute this archive, or any contents of this archive for
commercial use without consent from the programmer.
Blah blah blah
*------------------------------------------------------------------------*
This application uses
MUI - MagicUserInterface
(c) Copyright 1993 by Stefan Stuntz
MUI is a system to generate and maintain graphical user interfaces. With
the aid of a preferences program, the user of an application has the
ability to customize the outfit according to his personal taste.
MUI is distributed as shareware. To obtain a complete package containing
lots of examples and more information about registration please look for
a file called "muiXX.lha" (XX means the latest version number) on your
local bulletin boards or on public domain disks.
If you want to register directly, feel free to send
DM 20.- or US$ 15.-
to
Stefan Stuntz
Eduard-Spranger-Straße 7
80935 München
GERMANY
*------------------------------------------------------------------------*
What is the HP4L setter?
You probably already know, but if not.... The HP4L setter is the ONLY
program available for the Amiga (to my knowledge) that will let you
set your HP LaserJet 4L printer.
Why this program?
I became very disgusted that the software supported by HP was/is for the
Ibm and Mac ONLY!. Thus I set out to write a program of comprable worth
for us MORE fortunate user who own the Best System Avail. The Amiga!
About the previous version (HP4L v 1.0 / beta):
The first version was a very CRUDE, quick and dirty program to get myself
started. I released it, mainly to see if I would get any support for a
program of this type. Since there is this new version, that must mean I
got SOME support and know that there are other 4L users out there. Since
the first version isn't much (just a sloppy interface, I redid the whole
damn thing).
About the new version (2.0):
This version (and future versions) will probably be pretty much like this
one in the way of GUI's.
I COMPLETELY redid the GUI in this version with MUI (Many thankx to
Stefan Stuntz: the programmer of MUI!)
*------------------------------------------------------------------------*
INSTALLING:
The main program (HP2) can be put anywhere.
The directory "MUI" in the libs: directory. These are objects used by
the MUI gadget system. These MUST go in LIBS:MUI directory. The
program will look for them there. If you already have MUI installed
on your system, then you should not need to worry about it.
NOTE: If you do not have MUI installed (and do not copy the MUI dir
over, this PROGRAM will NOT work!
The Classes are part the the GUI (provided by MUI). If you are a
user of MUI, then you probably already have it setup.
*------------------------------------------------------------------------*
*------------------------------------------------------------------------*
Now, ONTO the workings and features of this grand NEW version!
Everything should be pretty simple. When you first load the program,
you will have a main menu (window). Select where you want to go:
MAIN WINDOW:
Page Setup: This option will let you define settings dealing with the
format of your page. (ie. Size, Landscape, etc)
Type Styles: This option will let you define settings dealing with the
type of text your printer uses. (ie. Font, pitck size, etc)
NOTE: This option is NOT avail. in the UN-Registered version
Print Quality:
This option will let you define settings dealing with the
quality of print. (ie. Density, Economode, Ret)
Memory:
This option will let you define settings dealing with the
memory of the 4L. (ie. Image Adapt and Page Protection)
Send Cfg:
Send the settings to the printer. This takes about
1/2 of a second :)
Defaults:
This nifty little button will change all the gadgets back
to the FACTORY/DEFAULT settings.
NOTE: This just updates the GUI. It does NOT send it to the
printer. You must do that via the Send Cfg button.
Save: This gadget will allow you to save your configuration.
NOTE: This option is NOT avail. in the UN-Registered version
Load: Likewise, this gadget allows the loading of pre-saved
printer configurations.
NOTE: This option is NOT avail. in the UN-Registered verison
Page Settings
Copies: Select the number of copies the printer will print of each
page.
Lines/Page: This option (for now) is over-written by the following
option. (I need to get the sizes (lines/page) for each
type of paper before making this option work.
Paper Size: Simply selects what size paper you are using.
Orientation: Select Portrait (normal- prints top to bottom) or Landscape
(non normal :) - prints right to left)
Manual Feed: Turn the printers manual feed mode on/off.
AutoCont: Turn the autocontinue mode on/off
Type Settings
REGISTER AND GET THIS WORKING!
Print Quality
Economode: Toggle the economode feature of the 4L (really nifty)
Ret: Set the RET. (Look up in printer manual)
Density: Set the Density. (Look up in printer manual)
Memory Settings
Image Adapt: Toggle Image Adaption on/off/auto. (Memory compression)
Page Protect: Toggle Page Protection on/off/auto. (Look in manual)
*------------------------------------------------------------------------*
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That about does it for the buttons, etc.
A few more notes about the gui/mui. You can open ALL windows and select
from them all without any problems. Another feature of mui's gui is
that after you open the window(s) you can move and size them. When you
do this the configurations of the window(s) are then saved in ENV: (You
may need to copy them to ENVARC: depending on your setup).
There is also an Iconify gadget now. (Handled by MUI :)
*------------------------------------------------------------------------*
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Shew. Its 4:20 and time for bed :)
OH, last thing:
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REGISTRATION
*------------------------------------------------------------------------*
If you use and really enjoy this program (and would like the
non-functioning buttons to function, then you should consider registering
the HP4L setter.
Registration: $15 u.s. $20 d.m. (please NO from out of the U.S. They will
not be accepted) Money orders, cash, etc
is the way to go.
Send to:
Quentin Snow
6218 Pine Needles
San Antonio, TEXAS
78244
(U.S.A. of course)
Once registered, I can send updates to you via uuencoded mail, or you
can get them off my bbs. (210-662-7669)
If you are planning on registering, please also include your INTERNET
address if you have one.
MY INTERNET address: QSnow@Lonestar.utsa.edu