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Rainbow 3.3
Operators Manual
Shareware Version
Written by Harold Gottke
Page 1
Disclaimer:
The author cannot and will not be held responsible for any damages,
including lost profits, wages, savings or any other incidental or
consequential damages that may arise from the use of this program. By
your use of this program, you are agreeing to this disclaimer.
To obtain the newest version of this and other software, please call the
following BBS.
Compu-Classic
(808)-423-1039
Honolulu, Hawaii
Open 24 Hrs a day * 7 days a week
300/1200/2400 bauds supported
Files that are supplied with this package:
RAINBOW.EXE - Main program file.
RAINBOW.DOC - File you are currently reading.
Batch files (Created from RAINBOW3.EXE)
Print.Bat - Used to call external print program.
Editor.Bat - Used to call external editor program.
List.Bat - Used to call external lister program.
Rainbow 3.3 was written to be used with the STAR NX-1000 Rainbow printer.
But it can also be used on most other standard printers with the exception
of the color option.
Page 2
Table of Contents:
Introduction Page
Feature.................................... 4
Options.................................... 4
Setting up your Computer
Floppy disk users.......................... 5
Hard disk users............................ 5
Using the Rainbow 3.3 Program
Special Keys............................... 6
Printer Colors......................... 6
Printer Fonts.......................... 6
File and Printer Utilities............. 6
On-line Help........................... 6
Mouse.................................. 6
Correcting Mistakes........................ 7
Exiting Rainbow 3.3........................ 7
Error Messages.............................. 7
To Register your program.................... 8
Registration Form........................... 8
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Introduction
Welcome to Rainbow 3.3, a versatile and easy to use printer utility
designed to utilize your printer to its fullest capabilities.
Rainbow 3.3 is a software that with the stroke of a key allows you
to change fonts, colors and even do file editing.
Interested in hearing more? Well than read on.....................
Features
Rainbow 3.3 offers 5 functions that you can use as well as an on-line help
screen. The features included are:
* With the push of one key, you can select any of the colors or fonts
offered on your printer, AND also supports a mouse if you have one.
* The file and printer utilities allow you to customize your rainbow program
to include your favorite editing and listing programs.
* The Rainbow 3.3 program is flexible. It allows you to shell to dos, reset
the printer, select printer character sets, make directory lists, as
well as work within your edit, list and print programs.
Options
Rainbow 3.3 allows you the option to configure your system and use the latest
editing and listing programs available. They may be reconfigured easily by
selecting the Reconfigure option under the File and Printer Utilities menu.
*** Note*** Be very careful with this option as you delete any existing
configuration files. For more information see "Setting up your computer".
Setting up your Computer
Floppy disk users:
1. After you have your system on, insert the rainbow program
disk in drive A.
2. At the system prompt, Type in RAINBOW.EXE. The program will load
and run up without any prior configuration. The configuration
part of this program allows you to select an external programs that
you would like to use for Editors, Print controllers and Listing
programs. If you would like to configure Rainbow3 for youor system
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please go to the Files and Printer Menu on the main screen and
select the Reconfigure option. The screen will prompt you to select
the program that you wish to install.
3. You are now ready to run the Rainbow program to it's fullest
capabilities. Type in "RAINBOW" [enter]. The command you typed
loads Rainbow 3.3 into the computer allowing you to use the main
menu bar within the program.
Hard disk users:
To install the program on a hard disk
1. Create a directory with the name of your choosing.
2. Copy the entire disk contents to this directory.
For Example....
C:> MD Rainbow3 <ENTER>
C:> CD\RAINBOW3 <ENTER>
C:> A: <ENTER>
A:> COPY *.* C: <ENTER>
This will generate a subdirectory on the C:> drive and copy everything
on the disk in drive A:> to the directory just created on the C:> drive.
3. At the system prompt, Type in RAINBOW.EXE. The program will load
and run up without any prior configuration. The configuration
part of this program allows you to select an external programs that
you would like to use for Editors, Print controllers and Listing
programs. If you would like to configure Rainbow3 for youor system
please go to the Files and Printer Menu on the main screen and
select the Reconfigure option. The screen will prompt you to select
the program that you wish to install.
4. To start the program type 'RAINBOW' and press <ENTER>.
Once you have loaded the program into the computer the main
menu screen will appear.
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Using the Rainbow 3.3 Program.
Moving around within Rainbow 3.3 is very easy. The program is menu
driven and gives you the option of using either the arrow keys or
the first letter of the function desired.
To change the PRINTER COLORS strike the letter "C" or use arrow keys,
press enter. A second menu will appear giving you a choice of 7 colors.
Here again, you may use the arrow keys or the highlighted first letter
i.e. "v" for violet. Once the choice has been made, hit enter and the
main screen will once again appear.
By moving the selection bar to PRINTER FONTS of the main menu and press
enter, the Font Menu will appear giving you again 7 font choices. Note
that the condensed and italic fonts are used WITH another choice and
will remain in your printer until you "reset" your printer. This option
is located in the File/Printer Utility on the main menu.
The FILE AND PRINTER UTILITIES offers many options to you the user.
From within this portion of the program you may RESET YOUR PRINTER,
EDIT, LIST, or PRINT a file (*Note* you must be ready to enter the path
and filename of the file you wish to work with. If the file is within
the same drive as the Rainbow3.3 program, no path designation is necessary).
The other functions allow you to SHELL TO DOS, see a DIRECTORY LISTING
for drives A-D. You will than be prompted to enter the directory you
wish listed. You may change IBM/EPSON/STAR CHARACTER SETS (for more
information on this, see the on-line help) and RECONFIGURE RAINBOW3.3.
WARNING!!! WHEN YOU CHOOSE THIS FUNCTION THE PREVIOUS CONFIGURE FILE
WILL BE ELIMINATED AND YOU MUST ENTER ALL NEW INFORMATION. (See Setting
up your computer.)
ON-LINE HELP is available for simple directions on how to change colors,
font styles, for the file and printer utilities, configuration and exiting
the Rainbow3.3 program as well as an explanation of embedded commands
within the Rainbow printer for multi-colors, fonts, text size and
how to add BOLD to your text.
RAINBOW 3.3 MOUSE SUPPORT - Rainbow has a good mouse support system.
The LEFT BUTTON = ENTER. Use this to accept the option picked.
The RIGHT BUTTON = ESCAPE. By hitting this you can exit the current
menu and go back to the main selection bar.
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CORRECTING MISTAKES
Correcting mistakes within this progrm is very simple. If you chose
the printer font option and changed your mind, simply hit the ESC key
and the main menu will appear. This will be the general rule through-
out the Rainbow3.3 program and the only difference will be with the
EDIT, LIST AND PRINT programs that you have added (for help with these
programs, you need to check their manuals)
EXITING RAINBOW 3.3
Move the menu bar to Exit with the arrow keys or press the "E" key.
Press enter. The menu will ask if you wish to exit yes or no. By
again using the arrows or highlighted keystrokes, the task is simply
completed.
ERROR MESSAGES
If you receive an error message when you run the program up you may want
to ensure that all the files listed above are in the same directory as
RAINBOW.EXE is in. Also insure that the printer is on and that it is online
and ready to go. If there is a glitch in the program please contact the
Author at the BBS listed above or by mail.
Harold L. Gottke
162 C. Ave
Honolulu, Hawaii
96818
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TO REGISTER YOUR PROGRAM
___________________________ Registration Form _____________________________
Rainbow 3.3
Name___________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________________ State__________________
___________________________ Single copies _____________________________
Please send me _______ copies of Rainbow 3.3 or the newest version
available. I have included ________ (U.S. Dollars).
___________________________ Site License ______________________________
Please send me one Site Licensed Rainbow 3.3 or the newest version
available. I have included $50.00 U.S. Dollars.
Registration Fee
One Copy of Rainbow 3.3 or the newest available version ....... $15.00
( Add $5.00 U.S. Dollars for each additional copy. )
Site / Government License...................................... $50.00
Please send this registration form and a check or money order to:
Harold L. Gottke
P.O. Box 42
Camp Smith, Hawaii
96861