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- LoadFont 4.52 HP Laser-Jet SoftFont Manager 4/26/91
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- LoadFont reads a directory of, or PKZIP Archive of, SoftFonts and lets you:
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- Point and Pick the SoftFonts to Download to the printer.
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- Build a batch file for downloading the SoftFonts from DOS. This is
- useful for downloading often used groups of SoftFonts to the printer.
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- Create custom SoftModules. A SoftModule is a grouping of SoftFonts
- combined into a single file that can be loaded into the printer
- without a special download program.
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- Print sample sheets of selected SoftFonts.
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- Make a catalog of the Font Descriptors of selected SoftFonts.
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- Perform all of the above options in one operation
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- Download individual SoftFonts, print sample sheets of ALL SoftFonts or
- make a catalog of ALL SoftFonts from the DOS command line.
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- COPY LOADFONT.EXE to a directory that is in the PATH that was set in
- your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Make your SoftFont directory the default.
- LodaFont needs room on the disk for temporary files.
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- CD\FONT [Enter]
- LOADFONT [Enter]
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- LoadFont displays a listing of the SoftFonts.
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- The PgUp PgDn and Arrow keys move through the SoftFont listings.
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- The INS Key is used to select the SoftFont(s). Move the cursor next
- to the SoftFont you want to select and press INS.
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- Assign an ID number between 0 and 32767 then [ENTER].
- If the /ID start-up switch is used this step is skipped.
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- The default settings are Permanent and Primary. To use
- these settings press [ENTER], or change them first. If
- you're not sure press [ENTER].
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- The DEL Key is used to cancel a SoftFont selection.
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- F10 is used to select the destination for the SoftFonts. You must
- first select the SoftFonts as outlined above. Select one
- or more destinations, then press G to execute.
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- If you select the Batch file option, you will be prompted
- for the name of the batch file, enter the full PATH.
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- EXAMPLE: C:\WORD\MYBATCH.BAT
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- You will then be prompted for the PATH to your SoftFonts.
- This will enable the Batch file to find the SoftFonts.
- Remember, LOADFONT.EXE must in a PATH set in AUTOEXEC.BAT
- when the Batch file is run.
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- If the /Z=d:\PATH\MYFONT.ZIP start-up switch is used the
- PATH on the command line is used and this step is skipped.
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- If you select SoftModule you will be prompted for the name
- of the SoftModule to build. Make sure there is room on your
- disk for the file.
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- EXAMPLE: C:\WORD\CENTUS.MOD
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- To load a SoftModule into the Printer use the following DOS
- command.
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- COPY /B C:\WORD\CENTUS.MOD PRN
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- I like to use the Batch option with SoftModule option to
- list the fonts and ID#'s for future reference.
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- F2 will Quit LoadFont and return to DOS.
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- F5 will clear all selections and return to the start-up settings.
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- Using LoadFont from the DOS command line.
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- A SoftFont can be downloaded to the printer from the DOS Command line.
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- USAGE: LOADFONT fontfile id# [P|T] [P|S]
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- Example: LOADFONT D:\FONT\MYFONT.USP 10 P S
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- Downloads the SoftFont D:\FONT\MYFONT.USP to the printer
- with an ID number of 10, Permanent and Secondary.
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- To Print out a sample of each SoftFont in your directory; change to
- your SoftFont directory, turn on the printer and type LOADFONT /T
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- To Make a catalog of the Font Descriptors of all the SoftFonts, change
- to your SoftFont directory, and type LOADFONT /D
- The file DESCRIPT.DAT will contain the descriptor report.
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- The /Z=d:\PATH\MYFONT.ZIP start-up switch makes LoadFont read the
- SoftFonts from the archive MYFONTS.ZIP. Use the full PATH name.
- The file PKUNZIP.EXE must be in a PATH set with the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
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- The /ID switch has LoadFont provide ID numbers for SoftFonts.
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- /P=LPTn: or /P=COMn: sets the printer port. Replace n with the port
- number. /P=LPT1: is the default.
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- Using SoftFonts
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- Read your Wordprocessor manual on using SoftFonts. Each has its own
- method. Or
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- To select among the SoftFonts that you downloaded include the
- following Escape sequence in your document ESC(#X where # is the ID
- number assigned to the font. The ESC character (not the ESC key) can
- be generated by holding down the ALT key while typing in 27 using the
- numeric key pad. If your word processor won't allow you to do this
- try CTRL [ or consult your manual.
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- The SoftFonts in this package can be identified as follows:
- First six characters Font Name
- Seventh character R = Regular I = Italic G = Ghost
- S = Shadow H =Hollow
- Eighth character B = Bold On 0 = Bold Off
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- The first two characters of the file extension are the Point size and
- the last charter denotes orientation P(ortrait) or L(andscape).
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- When you register LoadFont v 4.52 You will receive 2 disks of additional
- SoftFonts and Utilities - FREE! and the most recent version of LoadFont.
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- Send your $20.00 registration fee today.
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- Advance Systems
- 215 W. Amosland Rd.
- Norwood, PA 19074
- Attn: LoadFont 4.52
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- Support the try before you buy concept. Copy and distribute LoadFont freely.
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- Jim Savoia
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- Register and receive the WordPerfect Support Pac. You will
- receive the WordPerfect printer driver and complete
- instructions on using The LoadFont SoftFonts with WordPerfect
- 5.0 or 5.1. Use Ctrl F8 4 to pick the SoftFont you wish to
- use. Its that easy!
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- The WordPerfect Support Pac is in addition to the SoftFonts and
- utility programs you receive on registration. The LFWP5x.PRS
- Printer Definition file includes the information WordPerfect
- needs to use all the LoadFont SoftFonts including the
- additional SoftFonts shipped with your paid registration.