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LaserTome 1.0
Rick Spurlock (c) 1991
Description:
LaserTome is a printing utility that runs under Windows. LaserTome takes
plain-text files, signaturing them in booklet form, and then printing
them on a LaserJet IIP or compatible printer. It is ideal for the many
"readme" files and manuals that come with programs. It will turn any
plain-text file into a neatly formatted manual. A file-viewer allows the
viewing of a file prior to signaturing or printing. Options include add-
ing file name, page numbers, and date headers, as well as descriptive
names.
Requirements:
LaserTome requires a 286 or higher, Windows 3.0, and a LaserJet IIP or
compatible printer. It was specifically designed to work with the Hewlett
Packard LaserJet IIP, although any LaserJet II compatible printer may be
used.
Distribution and Copyright:
LaserTome is released as SHAREWARE. You may freely copy and distribute it.
You are free to use LaserTome for a reasonable evaluation period, after
which, if you continue to use LaserTome, you must register it. The author
retains all copyrights to LaserTome. The registration fee is $10.00
Installation:
The file VBRUN100.DLL should be placed in your path, preferably in your
Windows' directory. The remaining files can be placed anywhere. The
following is a list of the files that must be distributed with LaserTome:
LASERT.EXE LaserTome executable
LASERT.TXT This manual
REGISTER.TXT Registration form
VBRUN100.DLL Run-time dynamic link library
Directions:
Select a plain-text file for printing. Pushing "Start Printing" will
begin the signaturing process - but will still offer the option of stop-
ping before printing. This gives you an opportunity to make sure you still
want to print that 500 page file, or at least make sure you have the paper
for it. If you elect to continue after the sheet/page count, make sure
that your laser is on, and has paper before pressing "Yes." If your
printer does duplex printing - forget it, because LaserTome won't use it
(mainly because MY LJIIP doesn't). Ideally you should use the manual feed
tray on you laser, with the output selected to the tray directly above
it - the first pass will then be deposited printed side up. When
LaserTome tells you to move the printed sheets back to the tray, MAKE
SURE THAT YOU TAKE THEM IN THE SAME ORDER, WITHOUT ROTATING. When they
are back in the feed tray, printed side up, press "OK" to begin the
second pass. For IIP's the second pass should output onto the rear
tray - this will set up the proper order of pages for you to fold into
booklet form. Some experimentation may be necessary for other than
IIP's, as to the best input/output tray order etc. If you have other
than a IIP, drop me a line and let me know how you set it up (if possible,
send this document, printed on your printer).
Limitations:
Although LaserTome has a maximum capacity of 512 pages, you may find it
difficult to "bind" anything more than 100 pages. The manual feed tray
on a LJIIP is limited to 50 sheets which would result in 200 pages (unless
you are fast at feeding additional sheets in). The file-viewer is limited
to files no larger than 64k in size, but obviously the signaturing and
printing facilities of Lasertome are not subject to the same limitation.
Options:
Print To File: Will prompt for a OUTPUT file name, and then send the
output to a file (this will be escape codes, and text). To later print
this file - from the DOS command line type: Copy [filename] LPT1 (where
filename is the name of the file to which you sent your OUTPUT). Using
Windows to print this file affects some of the escape codes - so use DOS.
Also, when printing this file, make sure that when the sheet/page count
dialog comes up, you note the sheet number and when printing, ONLY HAVE
THE EXACT NUMBER OF SHEETS IN THE FEED, THAT THE FILE REQUIRES. This way,
you can print side 2 on the same sheets (all this gyration is unnecessary
unless you use this option).
Headers: There are four different header options. You can include the
current date, the filename, a descriptive title, and page numbers. You
may select any, or all of these, with the exception, that "Include A File
Name" and "Add a Descriptive Title" are mutually exclusive.
Line Wrap: This uses the LJ's built it line wrap feature - set at 80
characters. Most plain text files will already be set within this 80
characters, but if the file you select has lines that don't fit within
the 80 character limit, those lines will be truncated, unless "Line Wrap"
is selected. When "Line Wrap" is selected, characters extending
beyond 80 characters are wrapped to the next line. Note: this is
line wrap NOT word wrap.
Save Configuration: This will save your current options to disk.
Help:
F1 calls up a description of the options.
Support:
Prodigy (wvpm25a) either use private E-mail, or open a topic on LaserTome
(addressed to me) on the PC Club Bulletin Board. CIS (70314,3271) I only
log on occasionally - too expensive.
Registration:
To register, send $10.00 to:
Rick Spurlock
4844 Truesdale Place
Charlotte, NC 28277
Comments and suggestions are welcomed and encouraged.
When you register, please use the accompanying REGISTER.TXT, and be sure
to include your suggestions to improve LaserTome.
Acknowledgements:
LaserJet is a trademark of Hewlett Packard
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft
286 WAS a trademark of Intel
Maranatha!