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Print2 - A small, yet powerful laserjet printer utility to
print 2 pages of ASCII text onto 1 sheet of paper in
landscape mode. Best results with 3 Hole Punched Paper!!!
In version 1.1 - All ports available thru command line. Passing of
the filename now accepted thru the command line. Help
screen available with a /H. Local Area Network support
through the /PRN switch and the ability to just
count how many pages will print with /C. This utility
was written in Turbo C++ v2.0. It will work in a DOS or
Windows environment. Simply add it to your Main or
Accessories Window. I have included both an ICO and
a .PIF File for you Windows users!!!
To use this program simply enter: PRINT2 [FileName] [/Switch] <CR>
* Parameters in [Brackets] are optional. See Port selection below
for current switches. Full drive and path name is supported!
Then the screen will prompt you for the filename. The filename is assumed
to be in the current directory you are in. Full pathnames are accepted
if you wish to print a document from another area.
WHAT THE PROGRAM WILL DO?
This program will print 2 pages of text on 1 sheet of paper and draw
a dividing line down the middle of the page. Also, included with this
release is a page numbering routine that prints the page number in the
top right corner of each sheet. This program is set up to start each
page at the pressence of a Page Feed in your text, or at 66 lines (which
ever comes first). In other words, it should work for most documents that
you receive with many shareware programs.
USE 3-HOLE PUNCHED PAPER!
I have found that if you load your Laserjet printer with 3-hole punched
paper (with the holes positioned to the left of the paper tray), it will
print ready for your 3 hole punched Binder! This is great for listing
out those spreadsheets or other database reports. (1 note though, the
page is limited to 80 characters wide and it will truncate after that, so
make sure your report will fit on a standard sheet of paper (portrait
mode)). If you really want to try it, Print2 this document just to see
the results!
Print2 Documentation Page 2
WINDOWS 3.x USERS!
Set this program up as a icon in one of your Windows groups. Open the
window you wish to have it, then, Click on File, New, and enter it as a
new Program Item. Put the Full Pathname and filename in. I have included
PIF file so that you can run this in the background while you print those
large documents. Also, included is my own personal Print2 Icon. Copy the
PRINT2.PIF, PRINT2.EXE, and PRINT2.ICO into your Windows directory.
Where it says Command line, put C:\WINDOWS\PRINT2.PIF, then CLick on
CHANGE ICON, hit backspace, and type C:\WINDOWS\PRINT2.ICO, Click OK.
CLICK OK again to save the entry.
The program defaults to LPT1:, if you wish to use another port add the
switch after the program name. Example:
PROGRAM NAME: Print2
COMMAND LINE: C:\WINDOWS\PRINT2.EXE /COM1
would have the program pick Com1: for the output.
WORKING DIRECTORY: <blank>
If you use the PRINT2.PIF, you may need to use the Pif editor to add
the additional switches. Check below for additional switches.
AND you would enter the PRINT2.PIF as the Comand Line.
(NOTE: you may have to use the PIF editor to change the path from C: to
another drive if Windows isn't on C:, Click on the PIF editor to change)
MORE OUTPUT PORTS SUPPORTED
In this Release v1.1, You can now choose an output port from the Command
line. Here is the list of switches supported:
/LPT2 /COM1 /COM2 /COM3 /COM4 /PRN
Example on how to use:
PRINT2 Filename.DOC /LPT2
PRINT2 /COM1 would select Com port 1 for the output (used on serial
printers)
LAN SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!
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PRINT2 /PRN recommended for people on a Local Area Network (LAN)
PRINT2 File.TXT /PRN
PAGE COUNTING!!!!
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COUNT THE PAGE then exit now supported if you wanted to know how
many sheets of paper will be used up!
Just add the /C to the command line:
PRINT2 /C
or PRINT2 FILENAME.DOC /C
TESTING, TESTING, and MORE TESTING!!!!
This program has been tested with the HP II, IIp, III, III+ series.
So far, I have not found any measurable problems with it. It will
strip out any Escape Characters that your document will contain, so if
you see some wierd characters printed, check the document for any Escape
characters.
PRINT2 Documentation Page 3
REGISTRATION? (NOT!)
This program is hereby released as Public Domain software known as
"FREEWARE"! It may be freely distributed and used as long as this
document and the program remain unaltered, and you do NOT charge a
fee for it use! (a duplication fee for many shareware houses is
acceptable as long as the price remains under $3.00) The author, William
Mantz, does NOT warrant, guarantee, or make any representations as
to the performance or reliability of this software and will not be held
responsible for any incedental or consequential damage that may incur.
Quite simply, YOU ARE USING IT AT YOUR OWN RISK!
THE SOURCE CODE
Sorry, the Source Code for PRINT2 is unavailable. I have spent many long
hours working out the details to send escape codes sequences to the
laserjet printer and to provide a high quality, small, yet powerful
printing utility. The decision not to share the source code gives me
the ability to safeguard the reliability and integrity of the program.
WHATS NEXT?????
I don't know!!! I have included the same options you get with any other
print command. How 'bout you calling my BBS Below or use E-mail on
Compuserve on what you would like to see. I am open to suggestions.
**** SUPPORT??? call Maddog Productions BBS! (a Wildcat! BBS)
You can get the latest copy of this program from my own BBS!
Maddog Productions is proud to present a CD-ROM + Hard Disk database.
It is also a Support BBS for GuareGraphics which contains many fine
programs written from a very good friend of mine Jim Guare!
You can download any of those files without prior validation.
Here is the number!
(215) 855-4621 1200 bps to 14.4k bps USRobotics Dual Std.
You can also reach me through Email on Compuserve:
William Mantz
CIS 71064,3677
Enjoy!