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THIS IS A COPYRIGHTED PROGRAM -- BE SURE TO READ THE RIGHTS AND DATA STATEMENT
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MS-DOS, BASIC, AND AN IBM COMPATIBLE COMPUTER ARE REQUIRED FOR THESE PROGRAMS
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This program was written to provide computer keyboard control over the many
printer control options of the Star Micronics Gemini 10X or 15X printers.
The actual program is contained under the file name "GEM'PRTR.BAS" and runs
under the BASIC program language. Extensive instructions are provide so that
even but the most inexperience PC user can execute this program. An
installation program is also included that will automatically create a batch
file that will allow a simple one word command to execute this program.
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A copy of the Printer Control Menu appears on the next screen
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{After the "-- More --" prompt, press any key to continue}
GEMINI-10X PRINTER SET-UP ROUTINE
{Copyright @ 1985: Hank Mantz / OKC,OK; Ver 2.18: 6/11/85}
{ENTER <@> FOR RIGHTS AND DATA STATEMENT}
A] PICA (10 CPI) ON B] ELITE (12 CPI) ON
C] MICRON (17 CPI)ON D] NEAR LETTER QUALITY
E] ITALICS ON F] ITALICS OFF
G] DOUBLE WIDTH ON H] DOUBLE WIDTH OFF
I] DOUBLE STRIKE ON J] DOUBLE STRIKE OFF
K] EMPHASIZED ON (Pica Only) L] EMPHASIZED OFF
M] UNDERLINING ON N] UNDERLINING OFF
O] VARIABLE LINESPACING P] 6 LPI SPACING
Q] PAGE LENGHT (Lines) R] PAGE LENGTH (Inches)
S] LEFT MARGIN (Col #) T] RIGHT MARGIN (Col #)
U] PERFORATION SKIP ON (Lines) V] PERFORATION SKIP OFF
W] CONTINUOUS FORMS X] SINGLE SHEET PAPER
Y] SUB/SUPERSCRIPT (Set/Cancel) Z] SET TOP OF FORM (Line #)
^] Send 5 Lines to Printer as a Test
: : : : : :
*] INITIALIZE PRINTER \] FINISHED, RTN TO DOS
SELECTION ? {Enter single character, translation will echo}
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE **********
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E] ITALICS ON F] ITALICS OFF
. .
. <EXCERPT FOR REFERENCE> .
. .
^] Send 5 Lines to Printer as a Test
: : : : : :
*] INITIALIZE PRINTER \] FINISHED, RTN TO DOS
SELECTION ? {Enter single character, translation will echo}
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>>>> BE CERTAIN YOUR PRINTER IS "ON LINE" BEFORE SELECTING FUNCTIONS OR
SELECTIONS WILL BE IGNORED ! <<<<
After the "SELECTION ?" prompt (as shown above) simply enter the single
character to the left of the desired function. For example to select the
italic character set, press "E"; to de-select the italic character set, press
"F". For alphabetic characters either upper or lower case letters may be used
- symbols must be entered exactly as shown.
If you wish to reset your printer to its default conditions simply press the
"*" key. To send a sample of printing to the printer to check your settings,
press "^" (the symbol over the "6" key). When you are satisfied with the
settings, press the "\" (note this is the back-slash) and the program will
return you to DOS.
Should any of the functions require additional data, you will be propted for
it. In cases where additional data is restricted to certain parameters,
the allowable parameters are specified in the prompt. In most cases the
parameter selections are obvious and unrestricted. When no cursor mark
appears after the prompt for additional data the program will automatically
continue after receiving the correct number of digits (use the space bar to
generate fill characters after your input if needed to cause the computer to
continue). If you get a cursor mark after the prompt for additional data,
you must press the <ENTER> key to enter the parameter and continue.
If any erroneous or illegal characters are entered they will be ignored or an
error message will appear with further instructions. If the message is
"request aborted," you must reselect the function to try again.
If a single referenced function automatically invokes additional functions,
the additional functions will also be echoed (for example subscripting also
puts the printer in the double strike mode).
IMPORTANT REMINDER --
IF YOU TURN YOUR PRINTER OFF (OR IT SOMEHOW LOSES POWER) ALL SETTINGS WILL
BE RESET TO THE PRINTER'S DEFAULT CONDITIONS WHEN IT COMES BACK ON.
PRELIMINARIES ****
To execute this program you must first know how to "call" or "load" or
somehow "initialize" the BASIC program language on your particular computer.
You may have to check your computer's operating manual to get this information.
Typically this "call" is a very simple and obvious command such as "BASICA" or
"GWBASIC" or even just "BASIC". To run a BASIC program usually the program
name is entered after the "call" command. Using the printer control program
name some examples using the various "calls" are:
"BASICA GEM'PRTR.BAS"
"GWBASIC GEM'PRTR.BAS"
"BASIC GEM'PRTR.BAS"
If one of these three commands happens to work on your computer (there's a
very good chance one will), the author has provide a very simple means to
install a quick command scheme. After executing the following install
procedure all that will be required to run this program will be the command
"PRT". The procedure will create a batch file that will automatically call
BASIC your way and direct it to run the program.
>>>> IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BASIC -
If at any time during this or future operations you get the following prompt:
OK
(that's right, just an "OK") you have entered the BASIC program language
outside of a program. In order to return to your operating system (DOS) type
the command "SYSTEM" and enter it or reset your computer (CTRL/ALT/DELETE).
If you use the reset method all printer setting will be reset to their default
values.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ***
After determining your computer's BASIC call, enter the following command:
"INSTALL <the BASIC call>"
For example, if the computer uses "GWBASIC" as the call, enter
"INSTALL GWBASIC"
(If you later want to move this program to another computer that has a
different BASIC call, simply re-perform the installation procedure.)
>> NOW JUST ENTER THE COMMAND " PRT " AND THE PROGRAM WILL EXECUTE <<
In order to get the ability to execute this program from any directory, both
files "PRT.BAT" and "GEM'PRTR.BAS" must be in the root directory or in a
directory established in a command path by the MS-DOS 2.0 "PATH" command. If
you have any problems or questions about installing these program, the author
will be happy to advise you (of course without charge).
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If you do not have a GEMINI 10X or 15X but would like to have this type of
control over your printer, contact the author as there are versions of this
program written for other printers.
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RIGHTS AND DATA ********
This is a copyrighted package; however, anyone in posession of it may copy it
freely and distribute at will as long as the following requirements are met.
1. No charge can be made for these programs. A small charge of $3.00 or less
may be made for making the copy, the cost of the disk used for the copy, and
any shipping costs may passed on if provided by the copier.
2. The author's copyright legend and version identification appearing at the
top of the menu and the rights and data statement called by " @ " from the
menu cannot be deleted or modified.
For a fee of $10.00, you may place yourself on a mailing list for one year to
receive notification of significant bugs or major updates from the author.
Author: Hank Mantz
2300 N.W. 120th St.
Oklahoma City, OK. 73120