WPrinter (or Sets Windows 95 Default Printer)
Version 1.0b

Manual updated 7/20/96

CONTENTS:

> Program Description      <
> Important Information    <
> Installation             <
> Uninstallation           <
> Upgrading                <
> Licensing                <
> What is New, History     <
> How to Register/Order    <
> Incompatibility Issue(s) <
> Appreciation             <
> Warranties & Legal       <
> Extra Information        <

Program Description
===================

Thank you for choosing WPrinter.

The problem with Windows 95 printer selection - when you change or set Windows 95 Default Printer you have to go through too many steps: “Start” -> “Settings” -> “Printers” -> each printer: right mouse click to see if this is the default one. With several printers installed (as many of us do) it is more time consuming (for instance, having a lot of printers, in case of Network queues). Another problem: if you want to check any printer port connection you have to make a right mouse click for that printer and go to “Properties” -> “Details”. Many people think Microsoft could have done a better job with the printer selection.

WPrinter is the solution to Windows 95 printer selection problem. It is always present in the System Tray (yellow icon of a tape writer). You can access it at any time you want and still do not waste any Task Bar or Desktop space. It shows system Default Printer when you need it. WPrinter’s menu has all printer names installed on your computer. You may also see all port connections. It is very useful for the Network queues. If you do not like it - no problem. You can turn it On or Off at any time.

Here comes more: say, you want to see the Printer Setup Dialog for the default printer. No problem. Just double click on WPrinter’s icon. You also can add a new printer by running the “original” Windows 95 Printers window directly from WPrinter.

What else? It is just one file to install. Installation creates shortcut in StartUp folder so you do not have to worry about any extra work. It has straight and easy Uninstall feature.

One more thing. This program is Shareware. Registration is very simple and you can even do it over the phone using your credit card. Shareware means that you can try it before you buy it. This also means you have to register it. A good part of it is that you do not have to do this right away. You have 30 days to try it out and if you still like it, go ahead register. I have a special promotional discount for the first 60 days (until September 15, 1996). I also offer huge discounts for the big quantity purchases. See “How to Register/Order” section below.

This program is specifically designed for Windows 95. It means that when you use it you run truly 32 bit application with all its advantages. Note: when Windows NT 4.0 update is available, I will work on WPrinter update too.

One more time briefly about some of the program's features:

•	The WPrinter allows you to set your Windows 95 default printer with only two mouse clicks (right mouse click to show a menu with all available printers and left mouse click to pick up a printer from that menu).
•	By double clicking on its icon you will see a dialog to set the Printer Properties. You can also do it from the WPrinter menu by choosing the "Printer Settings..." menu item.
•	Visible only in the System Tray (does not take any space in the Task Bar).
•	The program easily shows the system default printer: just move mouse pointer to its icon and hold it for a second and you will see Windows 95 hint with the current printer name.
•	No pain/one step installation/uninstallation.
•	You can disable/enable the showing of Port Information (like LPT1, FAX, …). Ability to disable/enable might be useful if you have a network printer(s) capturing a network queue(s) and the printer name is becoming too long. To disable/enable this use "Options" -> "Show Port Information". By default it is disabled.
•	You can disable/enable Splash Screen at start up by selecting "Options" -> "Show Splash Screen".
•	The program can show the “original” Windows 95 Printers window if you need to add a new printer. To do this use “Add Printer…” menu item.
•	It is truly 32 bit application.
•	The program is very easy to use.
•	There is only one file to install (no extra DLL or other files are required).
•	The WPrinter is Shareware program now. You have 30 days to try it out, then if you still like it you need to register.

Important Information
=====================

This version of the WPrinter fixes some bugs and adds some new features. The WPrinter is distributed now as Shareware program. There is no free upgrade from the previous Freeware version(s). Please, see “How to Register/Order” and “What is new, History” sections for more details.

Installation
============

Copy WPrinter.EXE to any directory and then run it (into “C:\Program Files\” for instance). WPrinter will handle rest: it will create a shortcut and place it in the StartUp folder, so the next time you start your computer you will not have to start WPrinter again.

Uninstallation
==============

From the WPrinter menu choose the "UnInstall" item. You will be asked only one question whether you are sure to uninstall WPrinter or not. If you answer is “Yes” WPrinter will remove its shortcut from the StartUp folder and clear the System Tray. All WPrinter saved settings will be removed too. Then you will be able to delete WPrinter.EXE file if you wish.

In this version of WPrinter I used the Windows 95 Registry to save program settings. If you are not familiar with the Registry, see Windows 95 manual. That is why it is very important that you perform uninstallation as it was described earlier in “Uninstallation” section. If you delete the shortcut from the StartUp folder and then delete WPrinter.EXE yourself, the WPrinter entry in the Registry will not be deleted (It is not a big deal, just a bit wasteful). In other words, my point is: use the "UnInstall" menu item.

Menu item “Exit” is a little bit different from “UnInstall” one. It removes WPrinter from the System Tray but does not clean Registry and does not delete WPrinter shortcut from the StartUp folder. If for some reason you want to close WPrinter temporarily you might find this option useful.

Upgrading
=========

If you have a previous to 1.0 Freeware version installed you can either stay with it or upgrade to this one. Upgrade procedure for this case is very simple: just follow Uninstallation instruction for your current copy of WPrinter and then Installation instruction for the new one.

It is not necessary to uninstall WPrinter if you are upgrading from 1.0 or later to 1.0b version. Select “Exit” menu item and copy new WPrinter.EXE over the old one. Restart WPrinter or Windows 95.

What is New, History
====================

I have used dates for my Freeware versions instead of numbers. Now I have started to use numbers. You can find current date or current version of your WPrinter copy by selecting the "About…" menu item. It is the same information as the in the Splash Screen at start up.

Version	Release Date	Description	
May 1996	5/15/96	Initial Release (Freeware)	
May 15, 1996	5/18/96	Initial Release Update (Freeware)	
		- cosmetic changes	
1.0	7/9/96	Second Release (first Shareware release)	
		- new: Options -> Show Port Information. It has been always On for the previous versions. Now it is customizable and Off by default	
		- new: Options -> Show Splash Screen. It is customizable too	
		- new: now printers menu is always sorted	
		- new: “Exit” menu item. Just close WPrinter but does not UnInstall it	
		- new: the ability to show “original” Windows 95 Printers window if you need to add a new printer (“Add Printer”). Last minute addition	
		- fix: insignificant bug causing Printer Setup Dialog to be open more then once if you double click on WPrinter icon continuously	
		- fix: resolved possible conflict with international version of Windows 95	
		- fix: a few insignificant bug fixes	
		- change: faster performance	
		- change: rewritten README.RTF file; file format has been changed from TXT to RTF (Rich Text Format)	
1.0a	7/14/96	- fix: Splash Screen did not go off sometimes	
1.0b	7/20/96	- fix: Date problem; changing system date format after program has been installed caused its crash at start up.	
		- new: now Discover card is accepted for registration	

Licensing
=========

There are three types of license:

- “Single Copy License”: if you buy one copy. You can use it only for one computer.

- “Site License 15”: if you buy 2 to 15 copies at once. You can use all your copies for the same number of computers only. You get 25% discount for this type of buy (already included in your price).

- “Unlimited License”: if you buy more then 15 copies at once. You can use all your copies for the same number of computers only. You get even better discount for this type of buy - 40% (already included in your price).

Please look at the price and license table below in the “How to Register/Order” section.

How to Register/Order
=====================

Starting from version 1.0 this software is not free anymore. You can try new WPrinter out for 30 days free of charge. If you want to register WPrinter here is how you can do it.

Registration is a three step procedure:

- First: depends on ordering quantity choose appropriate program-type registration. If you register via NorthStar Solutions go to the next step. If you register via CompuServe use SWREG ID # 12165 for the “Single Copy License” version, 12166 for the “Site License 15” version or 12167 for the “Unlimited License” version. Please look at the price and license table below.

- Second: you need to Order the Registration Key. In this step you actually pay for the WPrinter. If you are not a CompuServe member then go to “How to Register…” menu item and “How to Register” screen -> “Order Form” screen. You may print Order Form from there or print file ORDER.RTF included along with this version of WPrinter. If you are a CompuServe member GO SWREG and use appropriate SWREG ID # as it was described in the First step.

- Third: either NorthStar Solutions or I will send you the Registration Key. You will need to “enter” this Key into the WPrinter. Use “Registration…” menu item for this purpose.

If you register via NorthStar Solutions you have following options:

* E-mail registration: send E-mail to: StarMail@aol.com

* Fax registration: 1 (803) 699-5465 (available 24 hours)

* Phone registration (only for US customers): 1 (800) 699-6395 (from 
  10:00am until 10:00pm, Eastern Standard Time)

* Mail registration (all checks have to be payable and sent to).
  Please, include printed Order Form along with your check:
  (You have to have E-mail address or Fax # to receive the
   Registration Key)

  NorthStar Solutions
  PO Box 25262
  Columbia, SC 29224, USA

Regardless of how you order, please have the following information ready: The program name, version number and type (WPrinter 1.0b Single Copy License, for instance), your VISA, MasterCard or Discover # and its expiration date and your E-mail or Fax # where the Registration Key will be sent to.

Personally I would use NorthStar Solutions for registration. It is just much safer and more convenient.

WPrinter price sheet (licensing prices):
----------------------------------------------------------
| How many copies are | CompuServe | NorthStar Solutions |
| you going to order? | $          | $                   |
|---------------------|------------|---------------------|
| 1 = “Single Copy”   |            |                     |
| Promotional Price** | $14.50     | $14.50              |
|---------------------|------------|---------------------|
| 1 = “Single Copy”   |            |                     |
| Regular Price       | $16.50     | $16.50              |
|---------------------|------------|---------------------|
| 2 to 15 =           |            |                     |
| “Site License 15”   | $12.00     | $12.00              |
|---------------------|------------|---------------------|
| More then 15 =      |            |                     |
| “Unlimited License” | $10.00     | $10.00              |
----------------------------------------------------------
  *  All prices are per one copy
  ** Promotional price is valid until September 15, 1996
     (for the “Single Copy” version ONLY)

As you can see no matter how you register there is no price difference for you, whether it is NorthStar Solutions or CompuServe.

If you have any questions as far as registration, please do not hesitate to send E-mail to either NorthStar Solutions or me. When you are through with ordering you will promptly receive the Registration Key for WPrinter via E-mail (it could be sent either by NorthStar Solutions or me). As a registered user you will receive E-mail notification of program fixes.

My E-mail address is:

CIS: 102737,3277
Internet: 102737.3277@compuserve.com

Incompatibility Issue(s)
========================

So far so good. I have had just one problem reported. If you use XMouse utility from the initial release of PowerToys for Windows 95, you will not be able to use mouse with the WPrinter. WPrinter’s menu will simply go away as soon as you right-click on its icon. The work around is very simple: just obtain the latest copy of PowerToys from Microsoft WWW page (thanks to Geoff Rippingale from UK for this info).

Appreciation
============

I think I should mention names of some people who helped me improve my program. I have used some nice "stuff" for my programming. I want to thank (even though they may not be aware of my appreciation):
•	Steve Keyes for a Delphi JustOne component.
•	Pete Ness for a Delphi TrayIcon component.
•	Pat Ritchey for a Delphi RegFile component.
•	Kevin Campbell from US for his suggestion to implement On/Off Splash Screen feature.
•	Geoff Rippingale from UK for reporting the XMouse compatibility problem.
•	Peter Roth from US for reporting Splash Screen problem in 1.0 version.
•	Karl-Heinz G. Schrecker for reporting Date problem in 1.0a version.

Thanks to all of you for good Delphi components, useful suggestions and very complimentary responses. I really appreciate it. Also thanks to Gretchen Handerson and my wife Helen for helping me with this document because English is not really my native language. Final thanks go to my boss Jerald Hill for some useful marketing suggestions. I also appreciate NorthStar Solutions help with registration part.

Warranties & Legal
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SERGEY MISHKOVSKIY MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR 
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The customer's sole remedies are set 
forth in the warranty clause above. The liability of Sergey Mishkovskiy for damages shall not exceed the current registration fee for the product. In no event will Sergey Mishkovskiy be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages even if Sergey Mishkovskiy has been advised of the possibility of the same. Windows 95, Windows NT, Microsoft and Delphi are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation and Borland International. All other product names are copyright and registered trademarks/trade names of their respective owners.

Extra Information
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As I have mentioned earlier this program is Shareware. Please feel free to redistribute it among your friends, re-upload it to other CIS forums, BBSs or Internet. You may also include this program in any Shareware collections but you have to contact me first. Please E-mail me the bug report and I will be glad to check it out. All technical support is provided via E-mail. I am also open to any suggestions on how to improve WPrinter. Person who’s suggestion goes to the next program update (and this update is not going to be free) will receive it at no charge (let’s show ‘em my appreciation; for registered users only).

You can check for the latest information on my WWW page:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/SergeyMishkovskiy/

I hope you enjoy it.

Sergey Mishkovskiy