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L Q M A T R I X
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Version 4.30
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V E N D O R I N F O R M A T I O N
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Last updated: March, 1991
This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk
Vendors and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the
LQMATRIX 4.3 package.
Individual and Company Users: Please refer to LICENSE.DOC and
REGISTER.DOC for distribution and registration information.
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 1 of 4
- LQMATRIX, Version 4.3 - Vendor.DOC -
Program Name, Category, Keywords:
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LQMATRIX, printer utility, soft-fonts, font editor, 24 pin
dot matrix printer.
Short Description:
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LQMATRIX is a font editor for 24 pin dot matrix printers that
use Epson codes (including the NEC 24 pin printers). The
package, besides the editor, provides a large number (about
40) soft fonts in Draft, NLQ and Proportional modes, that are
ready to be directly downloaded to the printer with the LQ.EXE
utility.
Long Description:
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LQMATRIX is an editor for User made characters (Soft fonts)
for Epson LQ 24 pin dot matrix printers and compatibles. It
comes with the editor, a downloader, LQ.EXE, and approximately
40 complete fonts including a wide variety of common fonts,
serif, script etc. as well as two Cyrillic fonts and a
classical Greek font.
Dot matrix printers operate in either a Text or a Graphics
mode. The printer can print User made fonts in either mode,
but it does it differently for each.
The Graphic mode prints dot by dot. The software (such as
Fancy Font) reads the text to be printed and for each letter
sends to the printer the appropriate dots. The results can be
extremely impressive (especially by using quadruple-density
graphics). However the printing is excruciatingly slow and is
best used to create letterheads and attractive logos.
In contrast, LQMATRIX, LQ and the accompanying programs and
fonts are designed to use the Text mode of printing user made
fonts. This mode is as fast as using the default letters and
thus is useful for printing long texts. In the Text mode the
printer accepts a ('soft' or RAM) font into memory and uses it
rather than the built in ('hard' or ROM) font. In fact, when
so instructed, it can switch back and forth between the two.
Thus if you have written a paper in English but wish to cite
examples in the Greek alphabet you can 'download' (send to the
printer) the Greek font (GREEK.LQN on this package) and use it
when necessary.
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 2 of 4
- LQMATRIX, Version 4.3 - Vendor.DOC -
What these programs do is to provide one of the great
advantages of a Laser printer - the possibility of using a
wide variety of interesting and attractive fonts - with a 24
pin dot matrix machine. In trying these fonts, especially in
the proportional mode, you will be surprised how attractive
many of them are.
There will be two types of users for these programs. First are
those who wish to use a variety of ready made fonts for
different purposes, or just for variety's sake. These users
will not be interested in creating their own fonts. For them,
all that is needed is the LQ.EXE program. With it, any of the
premade fonts included here can be downloaded to the printer.
The other users are those who wish to create their own fonts,
modify to their satisfaction those that are already supplied,
or create a small number of special characters for a specific
task. LQMATRIX.EXE provides just the environment these users
need. It is an easy to use matrix program with many features
that permits the user to create characters, store them in a
file, and download them to the Epson LQ family of 24 dot
matrix printers. With it you can design Draft, NLQ (10 cpi),
and Proportional characters.
Comments from Users:
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'I found LQMATRIX very effective in generating a few of the
characters I've always wanted. It was much easier than any
other method/program I've tried. Thank you for a very
versatile program.' RHT, Cambridge, MA.
'..and I must say that I am very impressed. I have messed
around with downloadable printer fonts for years and
appreciate only too well the amount of time and patience that
must have gone into your work.' HRMcD, Balwyn, Australia.
'Your program...will be excellent for making typeface
selection easy from within the word processing program. It is
quick and easy to use, and your various typefaces are
excellent.' JE, Carlisle, PA.
'Of course I am interested in the latest upgrade of your
wonderful font editor LQMATRIX, which I find the best of all
printer font editors I ever tried.' VK, Rockville, MD.
'What a marvellous piece of work! LQMATRIX really seems close
to your heart.' 'A superlative achievement.' HP, Frankfort,
Germany.
'I am very impressed with the quality, ease of use and fun in
the package.' BT., Seattle, WA.
'Bravo pour le programe.' J-ML, New Caledonia, S.Pacific.
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 3 of 4
- LQMATRIX, Version 4.3 - Vendor.DOC -
Registration Information:
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Registration is for $19.50 USA ($24 USA overseas). Registered
users receive the latest version of the program, printed
documentation, a registration number and technical support
without limit of time.
For complete user registration information please refer to the
REGISTER.DOC text file.
Author/Publisher Information:
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'Jimmy Paris Software' is an informal name for the software
developmed and distributed as 'Shareware' by J. David Sapir.
Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any
questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at
the following address:
J. David Sapir
[Jimmy Paris Software]
906 Old Farm Rd.
Charlottesville, Virgina 22903
Phone: (804) 295-5496
BBS: Central Virginia BBS (CVBBS), [Mark Cagley Sysop]
(804) 873-5639 (3/12/24 MNP5)
(804) 978-1376
Bitnet: DS8S@VIRGINIA.BITNET
CompuServe: 70242,1114
Vendor/Distributor Information Page 4 of 4