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Printer Command Central
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(C)1992 Bret Lanius
1493 Walunt Ridge Way
Stone Mountain Ga 30083
CIS 72667,2365
Printer Command is not, nor has it ever been, free software.
It is copyright and is distributed as SHAREWARE. You are granted
a limited license to use Printer Command for an evaluation period,
not to exceed 30 days. Use of Printer Command beyond the evaluation
period requires registration.
You may give copies of Printer Command to others for their
evaluation so long as no fee is charged for the copy.
Printer Command may also be posted on electronic bulletin board
systems (BBS's) as long as no fee is charged to access Printer
Command beyond subscription or online time fees normally charged
for access to the BBS.
Those copying, sharing, and/or electronically transmitting Printer
Command may not delete, add, or in any way modify any of the files
in the package. Printer Command must be distributed in it's
entirety, complete with documentation. Anyone not adhering to these
conditions is in direct violation of copyright law.
To register Printer Command Send your Name, address, and $10 to:
┌───────────────────────────┐
│ Bret Lanius │
│ 1493 Walnut Ridge Way │
│ Stone Mountain, GA 30083 │
└───────────────────────────┘
You will recieve the latest Version of the program and info on future Upgrades
Add $5 if you would like me to send along the ApBasic Source Code. (I can
also send you the shareware version of ApBasic if you request it)
You may contact me Via Compuserve or write to the above address for support.
Files in this Zip file
Printer3.exe The Program
Printer3.doc This Documentation
Default.prt A sample Printer file (For the Epson Lq500 printer)
WHAT IT IS
Printer Command allows you to send printer configuration codes
to any Printer. For example if your printer prints condensed or has
different fonts these are slectable by sending a series of control codes
to the printer.
You could load up Basic and do it like this:
Lprint chr$(27);chr$(15)
And Most Good applications have a way to set up for your
printer, but what about when you are print a listing out and you want it
in condensed and bold. Well this is where a program like Printer Command
comes in handy.
Setting Up and Using Printer Command
The main program must be able to find the file Default.prt
which has the codes for your printer in it. So Unless you only run it from
the directory it is in, You Must set an enviroment variable for this program
to work. WAIT! don't Panic. It is very easy just add the following line to
your autoexec.bat and then reboot your computer.
set prtpath=c:\
^──┐
└─>Substitute the drive and directory that you put Default.prt
into. (usually the root directory)
Now when you run printer command you should see the some text in the main
window. If not check and be sure that Prtpath is set properly. At the bottom
you will see four choices (S)end (C)onfig (H)elp (Q)uit. Press the letter of
the command you wish to execute.
(S)end
This pops up a cursor in the main window. Use the arrow keys to place
the cursor on the item you wish to select, and press [ENTER] to send it to
your printer (NOTE:Be Sure your printer is ON and ON-LINE). Pressing the ESC
key will abort the send option.
(C)onfig
This works like the send option except when you press [ENTER] you
will be prompted at the bottom to enter a 10 character description and then
to enter to codes you want to send. Enter the Codes VERY CAREFULLY. See your
printer manual for the available codes. Seperate each code with "/".
e.q.
27/64/22
Each Item can only have 18 characters including the slashes.
Your new code and description will then be added at the cursor position.
(H)elp & (Q)uit
I would hope that these two don't need explaination.