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PRINT2 version 1.2 (Print 2 Columns)
October 13, 1992
Copyright (C) 1992 by Thomas M. Roddy
All Rights Reserved.
PRINT2 is shareware. It is not public domain software. An order form is
enclosed in the file named ORDER.FRM. If after trying it out for 30 days,
you like it and want to continue using PRINT2, please register it by sending
$10.00 with your name and address along with any comments or questions to
the address at the bottom of this file.
You may NOT alter any code nor may you sell this program or any of its
associated data files for any price. You may charge a reasonable copy fee
when distributing it to others as long as you clearly stipulate that PRINT2
must be registered with its author if it used beyond the trial period.
Every copy of PRINT2 must contain all files.
The author makes no claims or guarantees about the use of PRINT2 and will
not be responsible for any loss of data or profits due its use or misuse.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* PRINT2 requires an Epson compatible 24 pin dot matrix printer which *
* allows 20 characters/inch printing. This includes (but is not limited *
* to) Epson LQ printers and the Panasonic KX-P1124 printer. *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Files
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PRINT2.EXE - Program which prints a document using two columns
PRINT2.DOC - This file
WHATS.NEW - PRINT2 revision history
ORDER.FRM - Printable order form for registering PRINT2
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PRINT2 is my answer to the overwhelming amounts of paper that is piling up
from printing various large document files. If you prefer to read them on
paper rather then on the PC, as I do, and you want to save a few trees, I
think you will find this program useful.
PRINT2 can print the same text on a fraction of the amount of paper normally
required. It is not unusual to reduce a 100 page document to 30 pages (or
15 if you use both sides of the paper).
PRINT2 Reads an ASCII file, removes form feed (advances to new page)
characters, removes blank lines (except for one) which occur between text,
sets printer for condensed print, 8 lines per inch (80 lines per page),
160 characters per line (2 columns of 80 characters each), and formats
the text into two column pages for output. The original document remains
unchanged. You can still print it out in the traditional way.
PRINT2 is most useful on documents which are formatted in 80 or less character
lines. If lines longer than 80 characters are encountered, they are truncated
since two columns of 80 characters is the maximum that will be printed.
Syntax: PRINT2 filename [output file/printer port] [/O] [/E]
filename = original text file including full path if not in current directory
file/port= optional parameter. By default the program will print to LPT1 (the
first parallel port). You may override this by entering a different
port or filename.
page side= /O will print only the odd numbered (1,3,5,...) pages after
reformatting so you can use both sides of the paper and save even
more trees!
/E will print only the even numbered pages.
Example:
PRINT2 TEXTFILE.TXT COM1
will print to the first serial port.
PRINT2 TEXTFILE.TXT TEXTFILE.PR2
will write to a file named TEXTFILE.PR2 (You could then
edit it or print it using your favorite print spooler).
PRINT2 TEXTFILE.TXT TEXTFILE.PR2 /E
will write the even pages (after formatting of TEXTFILE.TXT)
to TEXTFILE.PR2
If the text file is not in ASCII format, you must convert it to ASCII.
Most word processors allow you to do this.
Any runtime errors encountered are probably the result of lack of disk space
for the output file or the printer is not ready. Output files are frequently
about twice the size of original file due to additional whitespace (spaces).
Warning: you are not legally allowed to modify most copyrighted software
manuals. This program should be used on your own personal files or with the
permission of the document's author.
The author can be contacted by US mail or CompuServe:
Thomas M. Roddy CompuServe ID: 73730,3304
P.O. Box 325
Columbia, MD 21045
Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.