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                                POP-LABEL


                            Robert F. Keber Jr.
                             336 Swain Blvd.
                        Lake Worth, FL 33463-3342

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                               DISCLAIMER

                    Use This Software At Your Own Risk

   The author of this software makes or offers no warranty, either
   expressed or implied, regarding any of the software programs included
   with this package. There is no warranty for this software's usefulness,
   or for it's fitness for any particular purpose. The author will not be
   liable for any damages arising from the use of (or from the inability
   to use) this software. The author will not be liable for lost profits,
   lost savings, lost income, lost time, claims by other parties, or for
   other incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of (or
   from the inability to use) this software. Use of this software is
   entirely at the user's own risk.


"POP-LABEL" (aka "PL") is a small, fast, "Pop-Up Window" program for
creating and printing LABELS.

It is ideal for those times when you need just a couple of simple
labels for floppy disks, report covers, or when you need to quickly
type up a mailing label, or for just about any other reason.

All that you need to do is to place the TWO files "PL.EXE" & "REG.DAT"
somewhere in your "PATH", and from then on, anytime you need a label
just enter "PL". The "Pop-Label Window" will quickly appear on the
Lower Part of your screen, ready to receive your input. It sure beats
reaching for your old trusty (rusty) typewriter.

We have tried to keep "PL" small and simple. As such, it's a lot
faster to use than most of the BIG Label programs which do just about
everything but lick postage stamps for you. We have found that "those"
kind of programs are usually a "pain" to use when you only want to
print ONE simple label (choose a graphic, set for one, two or three
across printing, select a type style, set your "Printer Escape Codes",
print alignment test labels, and so on..., for menu after menu).

With "Pop-Label", you select a print size, type the label, and press
"ENTER" five times (to use default settings). It couldn't be easier.

There are also some options which you can use for special output.


                        POP-LABEL OPTIONS

UP TO ELEVEN (11) PRINTED LINES: Effective with Version 2.2, we added five
extra lines to the printed output. This added ability allows much more
versatility with different size labels. It can even let you create TWO
different labels at the same time, in an "alternating" manner.

PRINTING REDIRECTION: Send Printed Output To LPT1:, LPT2:, or to a DISK
FILE named as "POPLABEL.PRN".

If you print a large number of labels to the Disk File, you may then use
the MS/DOS file called "PRINT.COM" to print "POPLABEL.PRN" to your printer
"In The Background", in a multi-tasking mode, allowing you use of your
computer for other (non-printing) tasks simultaneously.


NUMBER OF COPIES: Print as many copies of a label as you wish, up to 9,999
at a time.


SET A LEFT MARGIN: For printing on envelopes or on larger label sizes.


SET NUMBER OF SKIPPED LINESPACES BETWEEN LABELS: This is useful for when
you are using labels which are longer than 15/16th of an inch in depth.
This allows you to use larger labels such as 2"x3", 3"x4", 4"x5", and so
on.

Actually, the number of skipped linespaces DOES NOT refer to the line
spaces between one paper label's bottom edge, and the top paper edge
of the next label.

Instead, it determines the number of linespaces between the last "PRINTED
LINE" of one label and the first "PRINTED LINE" of the next label.

Using a combination of BOTH the "LEFT MARGIN" and "SKIPPED LINES" settings,
you can use an assortment of label or envelope sizes with uniform printing
positions on every piece of the printed media.


SAVE & LOAD LABELS AS DISK FILES: "Save" & "Load" assorted labels which
you use (and re-use) all the time (return address, notices, etc.).

To LOAD a previously saved label, just press a ^L (Control + L). This
is done by holding your "CTRL" key down, and then pressing the "L" key.
Then just enter the "Name" of your label (include PATH if not in your
default directory) and the label will be loaded and displayed for editing
or printing.

To SAVE a label, just enter a normal DOS file name for your label in the
space provided when you exit (F-10 Key) from "Pop-Label". If you wish to
save all your labels in one "\LABELS" sub-directory, then add the PATH to
the label's file name (eg: "C:\LABELS\RET-ADDR.LAB"). Otherwise, all labels
will be saved in your default drive and directory.


                          HELPFUL HINTS

IMPORTANT - PRINTING BLANK LINES: Only Fields with "Some Kind Of Entry" in
them will be printed. This means that if you wish to leave a field empty,
and yet print it as a blank linespace, you MUST put at least one SPACEBAR
in it or it will be completely ignored during the printing operations.

To erase an entire line of text, press your "HOME" key, and then press
your "^END" keys (Control key + END key). That key combination deletes
all characters from the current cursor position to the end of the line.
Of course, Backspace and Delete will also work, but just a bit slower.

When I'm short on time (and only have a few labels to print), I print
the address label(s) on regular computer paper (not on a gummed label).

I then cut the address to label size and use 2" wide transparent tape to
affix it to an envelope, package or pre-printed shipping label.

This saves the time and trouble of removing the paper from the printer,
installing a roll of labels, and then putting the paper back in again when
I'm finished.

Another benefit.., it makes the printed address a little more water-proof
and smear resistant, and (if done carefully) it's hard to tell that a
label was not used.

                   SELECTING TYPE PITCH SIZES

Each of the eleven "Input Fields" will vary in length from 35 to 70
characters dependent upon which "Print Size" you select. All of the
measurement scale selections were designed for a default label size
of 3.5 Inches wide.

In any given amount of space, more "Compressed" characters will fit
than the larger 10 Pitch (Pica) characters. As a result, while only
"35" 10 Pitch characters will fit across a 3.5 inch label, it will
take "70" characters of the much smaller "Compressed 12 Pitch Elite"
(converts into 20 pitch) to fill the same 3.5 inch space.

Because of this, we have put "measured scales" (in inches) at the top
of the Pop-Label screen display.

     10cpi = 10 Pitch Pica (10 Characters Per Inch)
     12cpi = 12 Pitch Elite (12 Characters Per Inch)
     17cpi = 17 Pitch "Compressed Pica" (17 Characters Per Inch)
     20cpi = 20 Pitch "Compressed Elite" (20 Characters Per Inch)

The purpose of those scales is to help you keep your typed entries from
extending beyond the end of various width labels.

What ever pitch you set your printer to, use the corresponding "scale" in
"Pop-Label" to keep an eye on the width of your typed line. How far across
the scale your typed line should extend would depend upon the width of the
label you are using.

                   MANUAL PRINT PITCH SIZE CONTROL

For special applications, you can "bypass" the program's automatic setting
of the print size by pressing the "F5 Key". Once this key is pressed, you
can then set your printer "Manually" to ANY pitch setting you wish to use.

Most printers have control buttons, switches or levers for this purpose.
Others can be set by using any of the scores of "Printer Utility" programs
available through most Shareware Dealers.

But once you activate "Manual Printer Control", you are on your own as far
as "Characters Per Inch", "Lines Too Long" and "other" pitfalls that can
happen if you are not a little careful about "What & Where" you put on the
printed line.

This feature also allows this program to be used with more brands and
styles of printers (like those which are NOT very IBM/Epson compatible).

Pop-Label is also useful for other things, like making up a quick "Memo"
or "Note" for someone. Choose selection "D" for a 70 character wide line.
Then press the "F5 Key", and set your printer to 10 Pitch Pica print. This
will let you type up to 6 lines of 70 larger size characters. If you need
more lines of text for a note, then type and print the first six lines,
and then use your "F1" key to create and print ANOTHER 6 lines of text
(over and over again).

It's a LOT faster than using your Word Processor, naming and opening a
file, typing the message, printing it, and then erasing the file (and
any backup) when you are finished. No muss - no fuss.

                             REGISTRATION

"POP - LABEL" ("PL") is a "Shareware" software package.  This means
that we provide you with a fully functioning sample of the program for
you to "try out" for a short evaluation time. After a few weeks of
use, you are required to either dispose of the program or send us the
purchase price for registration.

WARNING: This program is, and will remain, fully functional. But any of
several safeguards "may" exist to encourage User Registration and to help
expose unauthorized retailing of copies which have been illegally Altered.

User Support (Telephone, Faxed or Written) is available for anyone who
needs help or information with any of our products (registered or not).

Because we produce and support MANY different software packages, and each
package usually has several up-dated releases and revisions, please make
your Program's Full Name & the Program's Version Number available when you
contact us (Example: POP-LABEL Version 2.2 - Serial# 999999).

That information can be found "On-Screen" when the program is run.


                 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
                        BONUS FOR REGISTERING
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All who register will receive the latest updated and improved version of
"POP-LABEL", with all of it's related files.


                          HOW DO I REGISTER?

Print the "Registration Form" by entering the System command...,

         COPY REGISTER.DOC LPT1:    <...and then hit 'ENTER'>

The Program Price is listed on the Registration Form. As all prices and
features are subject to periodic change, it is suggested that you call for
the latest price after July, 1994.

To Register, fill out the printed form and send it, along with a Check or
U.S. Postal Money Order (Payable in US Funds To "R. KEBER JR.") to the
following address.

                            Robert F. Keber Jr.
                              336 Swain Blvd.
                         Lake Worth, FL 33463-3342
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