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CHKPRN Version 1.0
Copyright 1992 by Chuck Steenburgh
CHKPRN will check the status of a printer attached to ports
1, 2, or 3 (LPT1-LPT3).
Usage: CHKPRN [LPTn]
LPTn Optional parameter specifying port
to check. Valid values for n: 1-3
Examples:
CHKPRN Checks status of LPT1
CHKPRN LPT3 Checks status of LPT3
CHKPRN will display a message indicating the status of the
printer. If the printer is ready, the errorlevel will be set
to 0. If the printer is not ready, a tone will sound and the
errorlevel will be set to 1.
The included file SAFEPRN.BAT will check if the printer is
ready before copying a file to it. Use SAFEPRN.BAT to print
text files from the DOS command line. The syntax for SAFEPRN
is as folows:
SAFEPRN filename LPTn:
filename Name of the file you wish to print.
LPTn Printer port destination (n=1,2, or 3)
DISCLAIMER
The programs described in this documentation are guaran-
teed to do absolutely nothing! They have, however, in my exper-
ience performed essentially as described herein. The author
will not be responsible for any loss or damages caused through
the use of these programs. No warranty, express or implied,
is provided for this software's performance, merchantability,
or fitness for a particular purpose.
All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
The programs and documentation are Copyright 1991,1992 by
Chuck Steenburgh. You are encouraged to distribute these pro-
grams provided the following conditions are met:
- all files contained in the archive or distribution disk
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must be distributed together in UNMODIFIED form
- you charge no more than a reasonable fee for copying or
subscription, and clearly indicate that payment of such
a fee does NOT grant ownership of the programs.
This program is part of set of utilities known as STEEN-
BURGH'S STUFF (Mildly Useful Utilities). The full set of
utilities includes the following programs:
BATBOX: Simple menu creation/input system
CLK: Displays time on screen
DOSVER: Checks for DOS version currently running
FREEDISK: Checks for available disk space
HOWMUCH: Displays space occupied by a group of files
INPUT: Simple prompt/input system
KLS: Colorful screen-clearing utility
LAUNCHER: File selection/execution system
MUSIC: Plays transcribed sheet music on the PC
RAND: Random number generator
SKIP: Prints blank lines from batch files
SOUNDER: Wide range of noise making options
WAITFOR: Timed pauses
WHENISIT: Date/time telling utility
WRITE: Colorful output anywhere on screen
XD: Create/switch directories at the same time
Payment of the $10 registration fee automatically registers
you for the full set.
You may evaluate these programs for up to 30 days on a free
trial basis. After 30 days, you should register your use of
these programs. The registration fee is $10, payable to the
author at the address given below. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective
1 March 1992, the registration price for STEENBURGH'S STUFF will
increase to $20 with a $5 discount for payment by cash, check,
or money order. This price change will be implemented in con-
junction with the release of Version 2.0 of STEENBURGH'S STUFF.
Let's be real: I don't plan to make alot of money this way.
Registration does have its advantages:
- I am improving these programs all the time. Registration
will get you IMMEDIATELY a disk with the latest version.
You will also get the next major release of the program
sent to you free of charge.
- While I can't promise to include everyone's suggestions
in program updates, you can bet I'll listen to registered
users before any of you scrounges out there.
- You will me feel all warm and fuzzy and appreciated, and
all that good stuff.
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- You will also get an evaluation copy of my text-file for-
matting program (used to produce the margins in this doc-
ument), and any other electronic creations I have decided
to unleash on a foolish, unsuspecting world.
Send comments/registrations to:
Chuck Steenburgh
304A North Main Street
Lexington, VA 24450
(703)464-5290
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