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║ FUJITSU REMOTE PRINTER SETUP PROGRAM ║ ░░
║ ║ ░░
║ (c) Fujitsu Australia Ltd ║ ░░
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║ Version 2.2 ║ ░░
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║ DL900 DL1100 ║ ░░
║ DL3450 DL3600 ║ ░░
║ DL4400 DL4600 ║ ░░
║ DL5800 ║ ░░
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* INTRODUCTION
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This program is provided to users of FUJITSU DL printers to enable
them to configure the printer to suit their requirements, and to
enable this function to be performed directly from the keyboard
of the users PC, as an alternative to using the printers normal
paper based menu setup built into the printer.
* PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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This program is intended to run on any IBM PC/XT/AT or compatibles
running DOS 2.20 or higher, it will run on any 80 column screen &
requires at least one floppy drive.
The program loads & runs in about 50Kb of ram.
Version 2.2 is now Dos 5.0 compatible. See page 13 for details on
how to install in upper memory.
* PLEASE REFER TO NOTE ABOUT PRINTER FIRMWARE REVISION ON PAGE 12
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* INSTALLATION
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To install the program only requires that the 7 files are copied
to the users chosen directory, the files provided are as follows -
1) INSTALL.BAT - run this to automatically install
2) DLMENU.EXE - the main program
3) DLMENU.HLP - the help file texts
4) DLMENU.IDX - the index into the help texts
5) DLCFG.EXE - the config program
6) DLMENU.CFG - the config file
7) DLCFG.CFG - config file for the config program
8) DLMENU.ICO - A Windows 3 Icon for DLMENU
and DLMENU.MAN - this file you are reading now
At this point DLCFG should be run to select the various options
which are fitted to your specific printer & PC.
Select 'First Time Installation'.
You will then be prompted to select the printer that you will be
using and press ENTER.
Then indicate the options installed on your printer. Use the
CURSOR LEFT & RIGHT keys to toggle the options on or off, press
ENTER when the correct option state is displayed on screen.
Next you will be presented with a list of the available ports on
your system, you should indicate which one you have connected your
FUJITSU printer to, by using the cursor keys & pressing ENTER on
the required option.
If you are running DOS version 2.xx DLCFG will also prompt you for
the correct path to DLMENU.EXE so that the program can find its
help files etc.
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* RUNNING THE DLMENU PROGRAM
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The DLMENU program can be used in one of three modes, these are as
follows -
1) Normal standalone operation
Type DLMENU at the ready prompt, and the DLMENU program will be
loaded ready for you to start configuring the printers setup, once
the required changes have been made they may be sent to the
printer, and on exiting the program you are returned to the
command ready level ie c:> for example.
2) Memory resident (TSR) operation
Typing DLMENU /RES at the ready prompt will cause the DLMENU
program to be loaded into the computers memory in background mode.
To activate the program at any time just press the HotKey
combination ALT+LeftShift+D and the DLMENU program will popup on
to the screen; then alter the printer current settings. On
updating the printer and exiting the program you will be returned
to the application you where using before you popped up the
DLMENU. In this mode the program will use about 49Kb of dos
memory.
Note 1:
If you make any changes using DLCFG and you have a copy of DLMENU
resident in memory then you should unload (/REM) and reload DLMENU
(/RES) or reboot the PC to ensure that the changes you have
requested are activated.
Note 2:
DLMENU will not popup over graphic applications or if a higher
priority function is in progress, a warning bleep will sound. You
should retry the PopUp a short time later or when not in a graphic
screen mode.
Note 3:
When unloading DLMENU using the /REM option, the memory used by
DLMENU will only become available if DLMENU was the last memory
resident program loaded, otherwise it will remain inactive in
memory until such time as it does become the last memory resident
program, or the PC is rebooted, when the memory will become
available again.
Note 4:
When used in TSR (Memory resident mode) the default HotKey which
causes DLMENU to pop up is defined to be ALT+LeftShift+D. This may
however cause some conflict with other TSR programs, you may
change the HotKey using DLCFG.
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3) Batch file auto printer config
After using the DLMENU program for a while, you may like to build
up a library of CFG files which configure the printer to suit the
different applications you use. The DLMENU program can then be
used from within a batch file (or the command line) to download
the required printer setup.
The command line is as follows -
DLMENU LOTUS123.CFG
Where the file LOTUS123.CFG is a renamed/copied version of
DLMENU.CFG
Note that the DLMENU program only ever generates CFG files with
the name DLMENU.CFG, however it is a simple matter to copy the
relavent CFG file to a file with a name which reflects the
application it is intended to work with.
* MONO DISPLAY ADAPTORS
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DLMENU will automatically detect that it is using a MDA/HGC
adaptor, but if you are using some other graphics adaptor with a
mono display you may need to use the /MONO command line option, to
force the display to be readable on your monitor.
NOTE: /MONO must be the last option on you command line.
ie DLMENU /RES /MONO or DLMENU /MONO
A list of all of DLMENU's command line options can be obtained by
typing DLMENU /HELP at the normal dos prompt.
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* USING THE PROGRAM
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Once the DLMENU program is loaded, the main menu is presented at
the bottom of the screen as below (dependant on Printer model) -
PANEL MENU 1 MENU 2 HARDWARE TOF DEFAULT LIST SAVE EXIT
At this point you may move the flashing cursor along to the
subject which you wish to edit using the CURSOR LEFT & RIGHT keys
then press ENTER to select that item, or you can also select items
by pressing the first letter of an options name and then pressing
ENTER.
The options presented reflect exactly those presented when using
the printer in its normal setup mode (Holding down MODE during
power up)
Before selecting an item, a short explanation of the items use can
be viewed by pressing the function key F1
By pressing the F2 key a short resume of the valid keys at any
point within DLMENU may be obtained.
By pressing the F3 key a menu which will allow direct control over
the printers paper source etc. Refer to DIRECT PRINTER CONTROL
To quickly switch emululations the F4 key will pop up a menu box
which will allow an emulation to be selected by pressing a
function key, this causes the printer to select that emulation
within the printers MENU 1 (the power on default menu), and also
sets the MENU 1 within DLMENU to that same emulation, ready to
accept any other changes that may be required.
* PLEASE REFER TO NOTE ABOUT PRINTER FIRMWARE REVISION ON PAGE 12
Once an item has been selected, the sub menu is displayed; this
consists of all the normal printers setup items & options and
their current settings. If this is the first time you have run the
program, all the items will be set to their default state as
indicated by the asterisk against each option. Also displayed at
the bottom of the sub menu is a single help line relavent to the
current item.
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At this point the following keys are active -
CURSOR DOWN - Move flashing cursor to next item
CURSOR UP - Move flashing cursor to previous item
CURSOR LEFT & RIGHT - Select different options for current item
F1 - Get further help on current item
F2 - Get help on valid keys
F5 - Set current item to its default state
F6 - Display all possible options for current
item
F9 - Accept current settings & send to printer
F10 - Send current settings to the printer
and using the MENU 1 or MENU 2 function
select that MENU on the printer
ESC - Return to main menu
TAB - Move flashing cursor to opposite column
HOME - Move flashing cursor to start of sub menu
END - Move flashing cursor to end of sub menu
PgUp - Move flashing cursor to top of column
PgDn - Move flashing cursor to bottom of column
Once the required changes have been made in each sub menu as
required, the printer should be updated using the function key F9.
This causes the entire currently displayed sub menu to be sent to
the printer so that the new options can take effect. Should you
wish to go to another sub menu without updating the printer use
the ESC key.
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If the printer should beep during the update (F9/F10) function,
then an invalid selection has been made, carefully check the on-
screen menu for the following types of error -
DLMENU - Installed for incorrect printer type or invalid options
FONT - Set to a non resident font - reselect or install font card.
At this point the new values have been set on the printer, and you
are presented with the main menu again, at this point you may wish
to simply EXIT the program leaving the printer settings as
temporary, or to SAVE the settings which will cause the printer to
store its current settings into permanent memory so that they will
take effect next time the printer is switched on.
NOTE
Depending on the options selected using DLCFG some of the sub menu
items may appear 'greyed out' ie not bold, these options are not
valid for the current configuration of the printer. and as such
cannot be selected or edited.
When SAVEing, the information is also written out to the CFG file
- DLMENU.CFG, so that when you reload the menu program on some
subsequent occasion the DLMENU programs settings will reflect
those stored in the printer. Of course, making changes using the
normal printer setup function will cause the data in the CFG file
and that stored in the printer to be different.
Once the printer has had both menus set to the users requirements,
the printer is ready for use.
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DLMENU provides several methods which allow the active menu on the
printer to be selected, by default the printer will always power
up in Menu 1.
1. Command line method
DLMENU will accept the following command line options to enable
the required printer menu to be activated, this may be of use in
batch file applications.
DLMENU /MENU1 or DLMENU /1
DLMENU /MENU2 or DLMENU /2
2. Sub Menu method
When making changes to the options within either MENU1 or MENU2 by
choosing to update the printer using the F10 key rather than the
normal F9 key will cause the printer to update its own menu
settings and also select that menu as the active menu on the
printer.
3. Direct printer control
This menu is available from the main menu by pressing the F3 key,
a box will pop up offering the following options :-
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║ F3 - Menu 1 F4 - Menu 2 ║
║ ║
║ F5 - Cut Sheet F6 - Tractor ║
║ ║
║ F7 - Bin 1 F8 - Bin 2 ║
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Pressing the function key indicated will cause a command to be sent
directly to the printer to activate/select that function
Note that the F5/F6 functions are only available on printers
fitted with the HCPP option.
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* DOS 2.xx USERS
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When using this program under Dos version 2.xx it is necessary to
set up an environment string using the SET command, to inform the
DLMENU program where its associated files are stored.
Suppose that you have decided to store DLMENU.EXE and its help
files etc in the directory c:\utils\printer, you should then add
the following command to your autoexec.bat file
SET DLMENU=c:\utils\printer\dlmenu.exe
If you run DLCFG.EXE, this will prompt you for such a string and
make the required entry into your autoexec.bat file
If you don't do this DLMENU will fail with an error #003 fault.
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* ERROR MESSAGES
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The following error messages may be produced when running the
DLMENU program :=
ERROR - #001
While trying to install as a TSR the DLMENU program detected
another TSR (also using the TeSRact TSR standard library) loaded
which has the same Hot Key combination to activate it.
ERROR - #002
While trying to install as a TSR the DLMENU program was unable to
stay resident for a number of reasons - most common would be not
enough memory.
ERROR - #003
The program is being run under DOS Version 2.xx, This version of
DOS cannot report to an application the full path name which was
used to load that application. The DLMENU program needs this
information to access the Help files and the CFG files. So under
DOS 2.xx the user must set up an environment variable that
describes where the program is, as follows -
Suppose the DLMENU program and its files are located in the
directory c:\utils\printer
The following command should be inserted into the systems
autoexec.bat file
SET DLMENU=c:\utils\printer\dlmenu.exe
DLCFG will preform this task for you.
To check the current settings of the environment variables type
'SET' at the dos prompt and the current values will be displayed.
CAN'T READ CFG FILE
CAN'T WRITE CFG FILE
The CFG file is either missing or corrupted in some way. In this
case you should run DLCFG again to re-create the CFG file. See
INSTALLATION.
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INVALID CFG FILE
The DLMENU program checks the contents of the CFG file before
attempting to download it to the printer or to update the programs
variables.
For a CFG file to be valid the first 6 bytes must contain the
string "DLMENU"
The DLMENU program also checks the revision number of the CFG file
before using it.
Any mismatch between the files revision and the revision expected
by the program is a fatal error and the program aborts.
If this error occurs. You should re-create the CFG file by running
DLCFG again ( see INSTALLATION )
MISSING HELP FILES (*.hlp,*.idx)
The DLMENU program has been unable to locate the files required to
implement the help system, the program will continue to function
as normal except that pressing F1 or F2 will have no effect & one
or two other help related screen texts will be unavailable.
The .hlp & .idx files must be stored in the same directory as the
DLMENU program itself, if this is already the case then the files
must be damaged in some way and should be reloaded from the master
disk.
If running under DOS 2.xx ( type VER at ready prompt ) then you
should check that the SET DLMENU=c:\..... is pointing to the
correct directory and is terminated with the correct program name.
See ERROR - #003 above.
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* PRINTER FIRMWARE REVISION
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ATTENTION: DLMENU USERS
=======================
Please be aware of the following limitations in connection with
the use of DLMENU with varying printer firmware revisions.
DL1100
This product cannot support the remote switching of emulations
(MENU1 & 2 First item) on printers with firmware prior to revision
05E
Symptoms
What happens is - you are able to use DLMENU to switch into the
other emulations but once there, no commands are accepted, ie all
requests by DLMENU ie F9 + F10 keys will cause overprinted text to
be printed.
DL4400 & DL4600
These products cannot support remote setup at all on printers
prior to the following revisions -
DL4400 (11L) DL4600 (03C)
The printers firmware revision can be established by switching on
the printer while holding down the Form Feed button (DL1100) or
the F1 key (DL4400 & DL4600), the printer will then go into self
test which will print out the firmware revision.
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* DLMENU VERSION DIFFERENCES
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* DLMENU Ver 1.9
This version of DLMENU will not read .CFG files which were created
using previous versions. The CFG files must be recreated using the
newer version of DLCFG.
* DLMENU Ver 2.2
This version will now work correctly in TSR mode with DOS 5.0
This has the advantage for 386 pc users that DLMENU may be loaded
high, in the Upper memory area, ie not in the valuable 640 Kb
available to DOS programs, so DLMENU can still be resident without
restricting your ability to run your normal applications.
To use in this mode will require that EMM386.SYS is loaded in your
CONFIG.SYS file
e.g. DEVICE = C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE noems
This line must appear after the DEVICE = c:\dos\himem.sys line
Now by typing or entering the following line in your CONFIG.SYS
file, DLMENU will, if there's room, be loaded into the Upper memory
area
e.g. LOADHIGH=C:\DLMENU\DLMENU.EXE /RES
Use MEM /C command to check that DLMENU is in the Upper memory area.
* DLMENU & WINDOWS 3
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DLMENU can be run within Windows as a standard DOS application in
the normal way, although given the functionalty of the new Fujitsu
Windows driver, DLMENU will mainly be of use for your DOS
applications under Windows.
An Icon file ( DLMENU.ICO ) has been provided, and can be assigned
to the program on addition of DLMENU to your chosen Group, Select
CHANGE ICON option and specify the complete path to the .ICO file
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