High Voltage Shareware/high1.zip/high1/DIR16/PRT2V10.ZIP/PRINT2.DOC

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   Print2 - A small, yet powerful laserjet printer utility to
            print 2 pages of ASCII text onto 1 sheet of paper in
            landscape mode.  Best results with 3 Hole Punched Paper!!!

   In version 1.0 - Initial Release has basic functions.  This program was
                    written in Turbo C++ v2.0.  It will work in a DOS or
                    Windows environment.  Simply add it to your Main or
                    Accessories Window.


   To use this program simply enter:   PRINT2  <cr>

   Then the screen will prompt you for the filename. The filename is assumed
   to be in the current directory you are in.  Full pathnames are accepted
   if you wish to print a document from another area.

   WHAT THE PROGRAM WILL DO?

   This program will print 2 pages of text on 1 sheet of paper and draw
   a dividing line down the middle of the page.  Also, included with this
   release is a page numbering routine that prints the page number in the
   top right corner of each sheet.  This program is set up to start each
   page at the pressence of a Page Feed in your text, or at 66 lines (which
   ever comes first).  In other words, it should work for most documents that
   you receive with many shareware programs.

   USE 3-HOLE PUNCHED PAPER!

   I have found that if you load your Laserjet printer with 3-hole punched
   paper (with the holes positioned to the left of the paper tray), it will
   print ready for your 3 hole punched Binder!  This is great for listing
   out those spreadsheets or other database reports.  (1 note though, the
   page is limited to 80 characters wide and it will truncate after that, so
   make sure your report will fit on a standard sheet of paper (portrait
   mode)).  If you really want to try it, Print2 this document just to see
   the results!

   WINDOWS 3.x USERS!

   Set this program up as a icon in one of your Windows groups.  Open the
   window you wish to have it, then, Click on File, New, and enter it as a
   new Program Item.  Put the Full Pathname and filename in.  I have included
   PIF file so that you can run this in the background while you print those
   large documents.  Also, included is my own personal Print2 Icon.  Copy the
   PRINT2.PIF, PRINT2.EXE, and Print2.ico into your Windows directory.
   Where it says Command line, put C:\WINDOWS\PRINT2.PIF,  then CLick on CHANGE
   ICON, hit backspace, and type C:\WINDOWS\PRINT2.ICO,  Click OK to save.
   (NOTE: you may have to use the PIF editor to change the path from C: to
    another drive if Windows isn't on C:, Click on the PIF editor to change)
   Remember, In this release LPT1: port is the only port available.


   TESTING, TESTING, and MORE TESTING!!!!

   This program has been tested with the HP II, IIp, III, III+ series.
   So far, I have not found any measurable problems with it.  It will
   strip out any Escape Characters that your document will contain, so if
   you see some wierd characters printed, check the document for any Escape
   characters.

   NOTE:  This basic release directs ALL Print functions to LPT1: !


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   This program is hereby released as Public Domain software known as
   "FREEWARE"!   It may be freely distributed and used as long as this
   document and the program remain unaltered, and you do NOT charge a
   fee for it use! (a duplication fee for many shareware houses is
   acceptable as long as the price remains under $3.00)  The author, William
   Mantz, does NOT warrant, guarantee, or make any representations as
   to the performance or reliability of this software and will not be held
   responsible for any incedental or consequential damage that may incur.
   Quite simply,  YOU ARE USING IT AT YOUR OWN RISK!

   THE SOURCE CODE

   Sorry, the Source Code for PRINT2 is unavailable.  I have spent many long
   hours working out the details to send escape codes sequences to the
   laserjet printer and to provide a high quality, small, yet powerful
   printing utility.  The decision not to share the source code gives me
   the ability to safegaurd the reliability and integrity of the program.

   WHATS NEXT?????

   A version 1.1 is currently underway!  The new version will support LPT1:,
   LPT2:, or COM (for serial) as a switch from the command line.  Other
   features will also include the ability to pass the filename from the DOS
   command line (currently not available).  Maybe even a Windows interface
   for those who use Windows 3.1!  As you can see, this program compressed is
   only about 8k of disk space.  Even in it uncompressed state, is was only
   a mere 12k!


   Other support??? call Maddog Productions BBS!  (a Wildcat! BBS)

   You can get the latest copy of this program from my own BBS!
   Maddog Productions is proud to present a CD-ROM + Hard Disk database.
   It is also a Support BBS for GuareGraphics which contains many fine
   programs written from a very good friend of mine Jim Guare!
   You can download any of those files without prior validation.

   Here is the number!

   [phone]   1200 bps to 14.4k bps USRobotics Dual Std.

   You can also reach me through Email on Compuserve:
   William Mantz
   71064,3677

   Enjoy!