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= RELEASE NOTES =
= Lexmark 2050 ColorFine 2 -- Windows Driver =
= Printer Codename :: EDISON =
= Printer Name :: Lexmark 2050 Series ColorFine 2 =
= Version :: 1.02 C2 =
= 17/MAR/97 =
==============================================================================
Release 1.02 (C2)
------------------
17/03/97
Some bitmaps moved to allow for OEM specific part numbers.
Release 1.02 (C1)
------------------
04/03/97
All non-Kcm 600dpi printing to use Lexmark diffusion.
kc00098: MS binder problem has been fixed.
Spurious ink reduction code has been disabled.
(no ptr, Joy) Fix for no doc.type being selected with 600dpi.
Licence added to driver.
kc00223: Licence timeout fixed.
kc00281: Ink level fix (not confirmed).
Edison & Tesla now use different values for Kcm vertical alignment.
Lexmark files included (from PM2UPD2A.ZIP).
Fix implemented for Custom ICM intent problem; - not confirmed.
The Both Cartridge Installation button (for testing) has been taken out.
Warning error from despool.c was removed.
Better ink reduction algorithm.
Lexmark files included (from PM2UPD2B.ZIP).
Release 1.01 (C3)
-----------------
02/JAN/97
kc00143: Rodan Cartridge level not being reset. This also includes Audobon
cartridge not being reset and Colour Cartridge not being reset.
(The dot counts are now saved on installation of a cartridge
and restored when an old cartridge of that type is installed).
No ptr: Glossy / Special paper causing Kcm format to disappear.
SW2000: Having the wrong cartridge shown on the control program if
the windows driver had already been brought up from an
application and was showing the cartridges tab.
SW2000: The problem we were seeing whereby Kcm output was poor if the
default printer was monochrome. (Force the dmColor to
DMCOLOR_COLOR and set fNoMapColour to FALSE).
SW2000: With a monochrome cartridge installed in the printer, the default
printer was monochrome and automatic document type had been selected
then the print out would be in monochrome. (Force the
fIsColour flag to TRUE when in AutoMatic mode).
SW2000: Removed '&' from &port in STR_ENG_PORTPASS and STR_ENG_PORTFAIL.
SW2000: Default dot count for Kcm cartridge is zero. This means that
by default the cartridge is assumed to be full (As per other
cartridges)
Release 1.01 (C2)
-----------------
17/DEC/96
kc00018: The fixed versions of the PMRASTER/WERASTER libraries is now included.
kc00032: The addendum regarding old Photo cartridge from the driver is now OK.
kc00044: The addendum regarding no selection of document type is now OK.
kc00055: 'Tha' now reads 'The'.
kc00111: Uninstallation text is no longer clipped.
No ptr?: Modification to prevent dos box ptr relating to GetInkUsage.
Release 1.01 (C1)
-----------------
13/DEC/96
kc00009: Has already been fixed (see beta 6).
kc00018: A newer version of the PMRASTER/WERASTER libraries will prevent this,
and is supplied separately. This has not been thoroughly QA'd.
kc00019: A change to the raster library (PMRASTER/WERASTER) cleaned this up.
kc00029: ..as above.
kc00041: Black only settings now work.
kc00044: The Customised option now gets selected.
kc00070: This has been fixed.
kc00076: Kcm cartridge now greys out when BIDI is disabled on the
options tab. (Is working in this version).
kc00082: Installation dialog box now shows complete text.
kc00085: Naming conventions altered to suit the notes.
kc00094: Selection of document types now set colour format to monochrome.
kc00096: The Kcm ink level should read zero if an old cartridge is installed
without ever installing a new Kcm cartridge.
kc00099: Installation will now reboot system if requested.
kc00102: ..as for kc00018
kc00106: Vertical alignment now OK.
No ptr: Kcm 600 dpi was removed from the driver. No QA possible on UI due
to last minute request.
Release 1.01 beta 7
-------------------
11/DEC/96
27 .TSC files from Lexmark integrated.
A fix was made to LXCOMMON.MAK to ensure that new .TSC files are
rebuilt.
kc00034: Fix was not in last release, but is in this one.
Release 1.01 beta 6
-------------------
10/DEC/96
Lexmark LEXOBJ directory updated.
Three .TSC files integrated into the DDK.
Fix for missing text on installation screen. No PTR number for this.
kc00009: Which side to install Kcm now clearer.
kc00026: This has not been reproduced with beta 5 or 6, Lexmark
please retest.
kc00034: Kcm vertical alignment now OK.
kc00039: Baronial paper type dimensions now correct.
kc00044: Document Type tab now updates correctly.
kc00051: Fixed.
kc00054: Icons now altered to 2050. May need to run "Rebuild Icons"
to see this.
kc00062: 600dpi now kept if driver installed without printer.
Also: audobon cartridge is the default now.
kc00064: Icons should now be removed during Win3.x uninstall.
kc00067: Dosbox problem is fixed.
kc00068: Version should be correct (beta 6).
kc00072: Uninstaller working correctly.
kc00076: Kcm cartridge now greys out when BIDI is disabled on the
options tab.
Several other minor changes (e.g. to bitmaps).
Release 1.01 beta 5
-------------------
02/DEC/96
Dot size set to 500, modifier set to 100.
RENAME.MAK altered to solve build error.
Release image split across two disks.
Release 1.01 beta 4
-------------------
27/NOV/96
All of the Easycal tables now included.
Release 1.01 beta 3
-------------------
22/NOV/96
Easycal enabled, but only some of the latest .TSC tables could be included.
The tables that have been included so far are:
PLN_PHO6, SPC_PHO6, GLO_PHO6
PLN_BUS4
SPC_BUS3, GLO_BUS3
The following PTRs should be OK:
kc00042, 47, 48, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58.
Release 1.01 beta 2
-------------------
30/OCT/96
This delta is based upon DDK 115 with the LXCOMMON directory taken
from the PM3 version 103 files. The following files are in the file
KCMDELTA.ZIP and should be added to create the driver.
edison\lxdriver.h
edison\driver.mak
edison\setup\setup.h
edison\unsetup\unsetup.h
edison\oem\lexmark\win95.inf
edison\lxfiles <LEXMARK FILES> - not contained in the zip file.
edison\res\cartkcm.bmp
edison\res\cartstdk.bmp
edison\res\langus\dvtext.h
lxcommon\dvbidi.c
lxcommon\callback.c
lxcommon\despool.c
lxcommon\devdep.c
lxcommon\devmode.c
lxcommon\lxcommon.mak
BUGS FIXED:
kc:00002: Kcm install cartridge button.
kc:00003: Halftoning & ink density settings.
BUGS NOT FIXED:
kc00011: Update of MONOCARTRIDGE in the LEXHBP.INI file.
Release 1.01 beta 1
-------------------
20/OCT/96
Strictly an alpha (with limited functionality).
1.00 (C7)
----------------------------------------------------------------
15/05/96
0136 Further Amended 600dpi ink reduction in mono for better
600dpi mono greyscale. This is now lighter than before but it
is difficult to reach 300dpi levels as it is necessary to
maintain text darkness at 600dpi.
1.00 (C6)
----------------------------------------------------------------
02/05/96
0131 Changed text in unsetup program from 1020 to 2050
0071 Added extra delay after the toggle of the nInit line before
sending the NPAP SELECT DSA command.
Implemented workaround for Mosaic printing problems
0137 Uninstall now removes BINKLOW.WAV. Uninstall cannot remove
UNSETED.EXE and UNSETE32.EXE as these are the executables
of the uninstall program, Windows does not allow the deletion
of the disk file of a running program.
0136 Amended 600dpi ink reduction in mono for better 600dpi mono greyscale
EXPLAINED
---------
0125 This is a ROPs problem. It is fixed by building with
LXOPT_NOCOLADJ_ONROP set but this is risky.
CANNOT REPRODUCE
----------------
0133 Cannot see missing icons when reinstalling in Win95
1.00 (C5)
----------------------------------------------------------------
24/04/96
FIXED/CHANGED
-------------
0071 Having downloaded a new rom I can now reproduce this. The problem
has been fixed by sending the suggested NPAP command
(NPA_SELECT_DSA) after toggling the nInit line.
0123 The fix for 71 seems to have cured this also
0079 More consistent file names on installation
Integrated new Lexmark HBP code (edison.zip) - as detailed below
Changes since 4/02/96
----------------------
LX_INTFC.C Fixed left margin offset for 600 DPI.
LX_AUDU.OBJ &
LX_AUDU6.OBJ Final bleed control fixes for 600 DPI
and clean up of code.
LX_RAST.OBJ &
LX_R600.OBJ &
LX_LOCAL.H Ajusted vertical alignment between modes.
0119 Printable areas at 600 and 300 now consistent after receipt of
new HBP code above.
Changed maximum user defined paper size length to 17.5 inches.
0117 Multiple Align Cartridges dialogs can no longer be run from
printer setup.
0121 This was a problem of the printer being left in a manual feed input
state after the previous print job. The Clean Nozzles etc then
tried to use the manual feed. This has been fixed by sending
a paper source command to the printer to reset to auto feed at
the end of each job.
0126 I have now set glossy paper to only output CMY. I have done this by
changing the glossy calibration settings as this is the safer option
at this stage.
Title of help icon changed to "Lexmark 2050 Online Users Guide"
EXPLAINED
---------
0112 Although desirable these could not be done quickly/safely as
0114 some inter-app coordination would be required. All drivers since
the 150c have behaved like this.
0083 The red dot in the yellow text seems to be a very rare quirk of
the diffusion. we think that the risks of attempting a fix are
higher than the benefits.
0122 The Requeue button within the document popup of Spool Manager is
designed to re-queue the document to the end of of the queued list.
This operation would become quite complex if the document were
already printing hence the button is greyed.
1.00 (C4)
----------------------------------------------------------------
04/04/96
FIXED/CHANGED
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0086 Text for Restart changed as specified.
CANNOT REPRODUCE
----------------
0111 Cannot see any problems with plug and play after an uninstall.
This may be a problem of the device id change.
0071 I still cannot reproduce this. I have tried the suggested Print Fonts,
(with paper out) then Cancel, then retry Print Fonts (without the
Control Program reloading). This prints fine for me. I have ED213
rom.
EXPLAINED
---------
0110 This is a problem with the speaker sound driver, the Control
Program simply uses the windows API call to play the .WAV files.
1.00 (C3)
----------------------------------------------------------------
04/04/96
FIXED/CHANGED
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High Speed printing now made the default for Dos printing also.
0094 'How to buy' screen telephone no changed to 1-800-438-2468
Eject Paper hotkey (Alt-E) was not working because it conflicted
with the same hotkey for the (disabled) service tab. Now changed
the service tab hotkey to ALT-V.
0089 Pause made more responsive
Driver now expects correct device id (Color JetPrinter 2050)
0108 Now sets default cart type to pigmented if CANCEL during install
Integrated new LEXOBJ code from EDISON.ZIP
RELEASE NOTES WITH EDISON.ZIP
-----------------------------
Changes since 3/28/96
LX_AUDU6.OBJ Fixed bleed control color removal when not needed. PTR-96.
============================================================================
Changes since 3/15/96
LX_AUDU.OBJ & LX_AUDU6.OBJ Changed bleed control to 1 pel 100% moat for CMY,
and 2nd pel 100% moat for yellow.
============================================================================
Changes since 3/13/96
LX_AUDU6.OBJ Fixed 600 dpi gpf with 600 bytes of data in MoatIt_600.
LX_RAST.OBJ & LX_COM.OBJ Enabled dynamic shingling feature.
============================================================================
Changes since 3/05/96
This may not be a complete list.
LX_DIFF.OBJ Fixed holes in error diffusion data.
ELXALIGN.OUT Resend to insure it is placed in LXFILES dir.
LX_RAST.OBJ Fixed not calling checkerboard() for Rodan head in CMYK.
LX_R600.OBJ Fixed not calling checkerboard() for Rodan head in CMYK.
LX_AUDU.OBJ Fixes to bleed control algorithm.
LX_AUDU6.OBJ New file, not active yet, won't do anything but should be linked.
LXCOMMON.MAK Makefile for LXCOMMON dir, link changes to be incorporated.
LX_INTFC.C Fixed draft problem in CMYK mode with no CMY.
CANNOT REPRODUCE
----------------
0092 Cannot see effects described in imported.ppt
EXPLAINED
---------
After a paper out dialog has been cancelled then the printer seems
to go into a strange state on the next paper out. No paper out
alerts are sent from the printer, the print job data is received
by the printer. The driver cannot detect that a normal print has
not occurred.
0099 Paper out not working for Clean Print Nozzles in the Control Program
seems to be a printer problem. The driver receives the NPAP alert
[a5 0 5 42 ff c0 8 0] and responds with [a5 0 3 50 4 3] but
the printer sends no more commands. The process for Clean Nozzles
is exactly the same as for Test Print. If the Test Print file
ELXTESTP.OUT overwrites ELXCLEAN.OUT then paper out will work
correctly for Clean Nozzles (although the test page is printed).
1.00 (C2)
----------------------------------------------------------------
27/03/96
FIXED/CHANGED
-------------
Cartridge installation dialog used during installation now
changed as specified
0075 High quality now shown as selected when coated paper chosen
0076 Help icon changed as specified.
The 'Popup on Error' option on the Options Tab is replaced by
a 'Disable Bidi Comms' option which allows the user to select
non bidi mode (sets BIDI in LEXHBP.INI). Popup on error is now
linked to the 'Run Minimised' option.
0067 Cartridges now greyed out in non bidi mode
Changed T Shirt Transfer to Iron-On Transfer
Added Greeting Card paper type
0081 This diffusion problem is a by-product of insufficient grey balancing.
I have now improved the grey balancing at 600dpi and fixed this
problem as a result.
0087 Print to file now always omits NPAP start and end job commands
Iron-On and Greeting card paper types changed to default to
high quality. Iron-On based on Plain Paper, Greeting Card based
on coated.
0091 Changed default for High Speed Printint to ON
CANNOT REPRODUCE
----------------
0071 I have tried the Dos paper handling program as specified. Driver
behaved as normal with a paper out in the printer.
0077 I went through the process descibed, each time the cartridge colour
represented in the Control Program matched the cartridge type
installed during printer setup.
1.00 (C1)
----------------------------------------------------------------
15/03/96
FIXED/CHANGED
-------------
New ELXALIGN.OUT integrated.
New CJ2050DB.EXE integrated (13/03/96)
T-Shirt Transfer document type removed
0039 Now reproduced and fixed problems with dos printing and buffer mode,
0056 Title to About popup now reads About instead of A&bout
0014 Introduced a delay after printer reset until printer recovers,
this should cure the problem.
Changed calibration for TShirt Transfer media type to be close to
that of plain paper. Changed default quality for this to normal
quality (no shingling).
Dosbox National Language Support now available. Set the option
LXOPT_DOSBOX_NLS to enable Dos tab character set data to be
retrieved from the resource DLL. This option is NOT set in
the default US build.
0064 Alignment page now printed after installing Audubon cart from setup
New help file CJ2050.HLP integrated
0055 Now removes <device name>=<emulator name> from LEXHBP.INI before
inserting entry, this ensures it comes last in list. This enables
dos emulation to be available after reinstallation.
0032 Netscape 1.1 makes a fundamental application error in that it tries
to send graphics commands after Enable (CreateDC) but before
STARTDOC. However, as Unidriver and ColorSmart survive this then
we have changed our code to survive this also.
New LEXOBJ files and changes to LXCOMMON.MAK integrated from
Bob Locasto.
0058 Bidi alignments shown to user are now always 3
0054 Cancel print during buffer mode print no longer waits until
the end of a page
0057 Attempting to use install, clean or align cartridges from driver
setup while the printer is offline now produces a warning popup
message.
Corrected the operation when BIDI=0 is set in LEXHBP.INI
UNRESOLVED
----------
0065 Cant print to file with Win95 long filenames.
This is a PrintMagic core issue which we will address in
a future PrintMagic release.
Beta 3 of 1.00
----------------------------------------------------------------
07/03/96
FIXED/CHANGED
-------------
0037 Fixed 'Divide by Zero' errors occuring when printing using
'T-Shirt Transfer' media type.
Adjusted calibration values for Coated, Glossy, Transparent.
0050 WIN95.INF changed to install lxdboxcp.exe, lexsw2.386 etc,
also Unsetup executables.
'Printing Started' and 'Printing Complete' sound messages are
no longer played when a job is cancelled.
Temporary wrong display of full cartridge levels after cartridge change
has now been corrected.
The service tab is no longer enabled when the Dos Enable/Disable
checkbox is changed.
T-Shirt transfer paper type now auto sets quality to high.
0025 Changes made as specified to Change mono cartridge dialog.
Integrated new LEXOBJ code in EDCODE.ZIP
Set Paper Type calibration settings according to Susan's settings
in edison.h from edcode.zip.
0033 Top margin setting now settable via LXOPT_ITOPMARGIN which is set
to 20 for Edison. This has enabled Powerpoint slides etc to be
centred along the long axis. There is still a problem with the
first printable position on the left which is approx 3/16" too
far to the right on my printer.
New help files integrated
0041 GPF at 5:2582 with Pagemaker 5 - Fixed by HBP code received in
edcode.zip
OUTSTANDING
-----------
0032 GPF with Netscape 1.1
NOTE: We cannot obtain Netscape 1.1, tests out fine with Netscape 2.0
and with Netscape 1.22
0047 Spool Manager highlighting problem will have to await a future
PrintMagic core release.
0053 Greyscales at 600dp.
I have reproduced the problem described. This will be addressed
in the next release.
EXPLAINED
---------
0043 We do nothing that could affect the playback of a WAV file, we
simply submit it for playing. I would suggest that ths is a
sound driver problem.
0046 The driver toggles the nInit line on cancel alignment print, however
the printer does not eject the paper and sometimes the printer dies.
0014 Although I stil cannot reproduce this I have now examined a DBWIN
trace of this error occuring. This shows that a job starts, is
cancelled ( when nInit will be toggled) and the printer then
refuses to do IEEE-1284 negotiations. This would, quite correctly,
prompt a non-bidi cable message. This looks like a printer
rom problem.
0049 'Cannot Open Help File'
This is a help file problem
0051 Should not be able to open 2 instances of driver setup
I'm afraid that it is essential that we can. It is possible
to have seperate applications running independant setups
at the same time (ie one app could set A4 paper size at the
same time as another app has set Letter). Driver Setup from
the Control program edits the default global setup (the default
global setup with the default printer name in the case of
Win95 ).
CANNOT REPRODUCE
----------------
0048 On printing CADILLAC.CDR I find that there is an initial jump to
15% as the printer skips the white space at the top of the page
but this is normal (progress is by page coverage). I can see no
delay at 100% at the end of the page.
There were reported problems of dos prints together with buffer
mode. I cannot reproduce any errors.
Beta 2 of 1.00
----------------------------------------------------------------
27/02/96
***** This Release still demands a printer device id of Winwriter 150c,
****** We cannot test release with a new id until we receive new rom code
Integrated new .OUT files from Lexmark
Integrated new .HLP files from Lexmark
Redefined help id's to work with new help file.
Integrated HBP modules from EDCODE.ZIP and AUDU.ZIP
Implemented Ink Low warning popup dialog on the transition
of ink levels from 2 to 1
0023 Changed core filenames from WL* to WE*
0014 Fixed problem of dialog popup after deletion of current job
(with more following) in spool manager. However the popup
that I saw was for a wrong printer ?
0013 Removed spurious paper out dialogs appearing when in an
0014 offline state
0006 Uninstall now removes the program group, and does not remove
the Laplace program group.
SETUP.EXE can now enable SW2REDIR.DLL to be overwritten if
DOS session in progress.
0011 Correct settings now made in LEXHBP.INI, Print Fonts now working.
First approximation for colour/dot size calibrations for Plain,
Coated, Glossy and Transparencies at 600 and 300 dpi. Also enabled
fuller saturations to be reached in all paper types except PLAIN.
Corrected display of ink level for pigmented black to show
left and right border line.
Added paper sizes A6 and Baronial
0019 NVRAM display no longer shows all 0's. This was due to the
NPAP command being sent to us containing the data being in an
unexpected format, it came as
a5 0 3d 51 eb eb + [DATA]
instead of
a5 0 3d 51 e0 eb + [DATA]
This looks like a ROM error ?, we now cope with both formats.
CANNOT REPRODUCE
----------------
0022 LPMSF.WAV was installed by both SETUP.EXE and a Win 95
.INF installation in our tests.
Beta 1 of 1.00
----------------------------------------------------------------
15/02/96
This is the first Edison release based off the Lexmark DDK,
Mirror image printing implemented via T shirt transfer media
type and document type.
Removed CMY Coated and High Res paper types
Buffer Mode option implemented
Integrated new dos emulation files
Integrated latest hbp code
Removed 600 x 300 option
Allows 600 x 600 resolution ONLY when pigmented cartridge installed
Features NOT yet implemented
----------------------------
600dpi calibration
calibration with pigmented inks
new paper sizes
Ink low pop up dialogs.
Release Alpha 2
----------------------------------------------------------------
06/10/95
First release version of Edison driver, based upon Newton driver 1.00
This will work on a Winwriter 150c (it expects the Winwriter 150c
device id) except for 600dpi.
Note the following name changes of modules:
.OUT files now named ELXALIGN OUT
ELXCLEAN OUT
EBITITLC OUT
ELXTESTP OUT
EBITITLK OUT
(current versions are renamed Rockwell)
DOSBOX redirector CJ2050DB.EXE
LXDBOXCP.EXE
(current versions are renamed Rockwell)
Help File CJ2050.HLP
Readme file CJ2050.WRI
(current versions are renamed Rockwell)
General rename to create 'Lexmark 2050 ColorFine 2' driver
for the 'Lexmark Jetprinter 2050'
Added 600x300 resolution mode, based upon 300dpi rasterisation.
Changed 'New Black Cartridge' dialog to allow user to indicate
a standard or pigmented cartridge. User choice is saved in
ini file. The display of mono cartridge bitmaps changes
according to type of black cartridge installed. The type
of cartridge installed is indicated by
<lpDevice->dvData.pigmented_black>
which will be set to non zero if Audubon cartridge used.
Calibration currently does not change between Audubon and standard
black cartridges. This should wait until Lexmark raster code is
ready and production quality Audubon cartridges available.
Also changed 'Install Both Cartridges' dialog (installation)
to allow user to indicate standard or pigmented black
cartridges. Changed appearance of Change Color Cartridge dialog
to fit the style of the other dialogs.
CHANGES REQUIRED BY LEXMARK
===========================
Lexmark raster modules (LX_RAST.OBJ etc) need to be changed to
add in a 600dpi mode and to perform appropriately for
Audubon cartridges (ink bleed reduction etc).
Changes in DOSBOX modules (at least to incorporate any changes
made in Newton.
New help file
New Readme file