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TYPE WRITE 1.0
This program is a full featured evaluation copy. There has been no
attempt to cripple the program in any manner. If you like the program, then
please fill out the enclosed order form (ORDERFRM.TXT) and mail $10.00 (or
$5.00 and a diskette) for each copy of TYPE WRITE you wish to purchase to the
following address:
Jimmy Ball
68 East Marion Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863
In return, I will send you the following:
1) a non-promotional version of the program with documentation,
2) command line options for quick entry & monochrome option, and
3) a paper form feed option when exiting the typing screen.
##### TYPE WRITE is a software product COPYRIGHTED & OWNED by Jimmy Ball. #####
DISCLAIMER: IN NO EVENT WILL JIMMY BALL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR
INDIRECT, ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT
LIMITED TO SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES.
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What is TYPE WRITE?
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TYPE WRITE 1.0 was originally designed to provide PC users with an
alternative to purchasing a typewriter for filling out forms, envelopes, etc.
when using a printer that is NOT a laserprinter (i.e. Daisy Wheel, Dot Matrix).
The program was designed to print a character as the user typed a letter --
just like a typewriter. I even included a BELL sound after column 70! As
the program expanded other features were added such as
1) File saving utilites,
2) Character at a time printing & Line at a time printing,
3) Uses for envelopes, letter paper, and legal paper, &
4) 3D Menus.
So here it is. Please read the instructions on installation and the brief
version of the documentation below.
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Computer Requirements for using TYPE WRITE 1.0.
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Dos Version: No Known Limitation
Memory Requirements: Less than 60K
Hard Disk Requirements: Less than 100K
Printer Type: Dot Matrix
Bubble Jet
Daisy Wheel
FILES INCLUDED:
TW.EXE TYPE WRITE 1.0 program
README.EXE readme program
README.TXT The text README.EXE displays
ORDERFRM.TXT TYPE WRITE 1.0 order form
SAMPLE.LET A sample TYPE WRITE letter
SAMPLE.ENV A sample TYPE WRITE envelope
INSTALL.EXE Install program
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Instructions for installing TYPE WRITE 1.0
1) Make sure you have all the files listed above.
2) If you do not have a hard disk, it is already installed!
You can start using type write immediately from the floppy
diskette (i.e., the program's installation disk).
3) If you have a hard disk & you wish to install TYPE WRITE on the
hard disk, simply type the following at the Dos prompt:
A:
INSTALL
where A is the floppy diskette drive where TYPE WRITE is located.
Answer the questions. If unsure about the question, hit <ENTER>.
After installation, you will be told if the installation was
succesfull or not and then what to do.
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Brief Instruction Manual
To run the program type 'TW' at the Dos prompt (without quotes).
The main menu has three options. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move
to the selection and then type <ENTER> to select OR simply type the number
in front of the option. The options are discussed briefly below:
1. TYPE WRITE
In the File Selection Menu do one of three things:
1) Type 'c' or <ESC> to Cancel.
2) Type 'n' to create new document.
Then use UP/DOWN arrows to highlight page size &
hit <ENTER> to select {Hit <ESC> to go back}.
3) Use UP/DOWN arrow keys to browse file menu to find
needed file. To Change Drive or Directory or Select
a file, type 'o' or <ENTER>.
(NOTE: The only files displayed will be TYPE WRITE files.)
After you have chosen Open to edit a file or New to create a new
file, you will enter the Type Write screen.
If you chose to create a new document and to print after every
character, then, after every key you hit, the key will appear
on the printer paper at the print head position unless the key you
hit was an illegal key. In that case, a error sound should be
heard and the computer and printer will do nothing. Illegal keys
are all function keys.
If you chose to print after every Line or Open a TYPE WRITE file,
then the following keys are active.
All normal keys used in typing
<DELETE> - Delete character
<ESC> - when done
<INSERT> - to enter INSERT mode {BIG CURSOR MODE}
LEFT/RIGHT{arrow} -to move within already present text
<TAB> -to tab {must be in INSERT mode to extend a line}
<ENTER> - To print entire line.
After the document has been typed, Hit <ESC>. Then answer the
questions to save file, return to document, etc.
2. PRINTER SETUP
In the Printer Selection Menu do one of two things:
1) Type 'c' to Cancel.
2) Use UP/DOWN arrow keys to browse printer menu to find
the printer that you are using or a compatible printer.
To select a printer type 's' or <ENTER>.
{NOTE: The only printers listed are the printers that
were tried and passed my specs successfully. If yours
is not listed, try a compatible printer from the list.
If none of the printers work, don't give up! You can
contact me & I may be able to help. I plan to continue
adding printers to the list as I am able to test them.}
Afterwards, select the port the printer is attached to by
moving with the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight your choice
and typing <ENTER> when your choice is highlighted (In
most cases, your choice should be LPT1).
3. EXIT PROGRAM
Does what is says.
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You need to know that ...
1) Pica (i.e., 10 Pitch, 10 cpi) is the best character size
because it is the only character size that the screen and
paper output match letter for letter. That is, in Pica,
5 inches from the left of the screen corresponds to 5
inches from the the left paper border.
2) NLQ will work but is much slower than DRAFT because the
print head passes twice for each NLQ character and once
for each DRAFT character.
3) Changing the font, character size, etc. should be done
BEFORE entering the type write screen (the screen with
the ruler).
4) No long term (1 year+) testing has been done with this
program with any printer. Hence, I cannot predict what
will be the long term effect of using the program. But
with the 6 month testing period my printers endured, I
had no problems nor has the performance of any of these
printers been marginal since that time.
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Specific Printer Information
Canon BJ-10e,Epson FX-80, Epson FX-286 - No problems.
Epson LQ-800 - Space character performs slowly.
Epson LQ-1010 - Space character performs slowly.
Epson T-1000 - No problems.
IBM Quietwriter - No problems.
Star NX-10,NX-1000 - Flip dip switch 2-1 OFF. No problems.
Must be in Standard Mode not IBM mode.
Star NX-1001 - Flip dip switch 1-2 OFF & 1-1 ON. No problems.
If your printer is not listed, then first choose a printer close
to it from the printer list. If your choice does not perform
correctly, then try a printer from the COMPATIBLES list.
The main problem will probably be with the printing of SPACES and
CARRIAGE RETURNS. The space will not be forgotten but may not be
printed until a actual character is typed. Likewise, the carriage
will return when you send an actual character.
If you are having trouble or would like to find out if it is
possible to have the SPACES and CARRIAGE RETURN problem eliminated
then please contact me.
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I hope you enjoy using TYPE WRITE.