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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. ENVELOGO for OS/2 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

                           ENVELOGO for OS/2  (Rev. 1)

            Copyright 1992, 1993 John Pedersen, All Rights Reserved.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.1. Acknowledgement ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

  ...with tremendous assistance from BILL HINKLE gratefully acknowledged.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. Support for ENVELOGO ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

IF YOU NEED SUPPORT:

Read Section 6.0 ("In Case of Trouble") in the manual. If help is still needed,
support is available for ENVELOGO by:

Regular Mail, send to:   John M. Pedersen
                         JMP Systems,
                         RR #2,
                         Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
                         L9W 2Y9

CompuServe EMail to:     John M. Pedersen, 76547,357

Voice:                   [phone]

Fax:                     [phone]

DISCLAIMER  ENVELOGO for OS/2 is supplied as is.  The author disclaims all
            warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
            the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
            The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or
            consequential, which may result from the use of ENVELOGO for OS/2.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. Feedback requested ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

NOTE !!!

JMP Systems would appreciate feedback on:

1.   ANY problems.
2.   Installation on your system:  easy/hard
3.   Your system:  printer, Word Processor, etc.
4.   Your understanding how it works:  easy/hard
5.   Degree of usefulness to you:  very/not very
6.   Any other suggestions?  Especially welcome are any tips that can be passed
     along to other users.

If you get in touch, and provide info on ANY or ALL of the 6 questions above,
it will be much appreciated.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. ENVELOGO for OS/2 USER MANUAL ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

ENVELOGO for OS/2  (Rev.  1.0)

 The sections of this manual are:

Γûá Introduction
Γûá Installing ENVELOGO for OS/2
Γûá Getting Started
Γûá The Template(s)
Γûá Using ENVELOGO for OS/2
Γûá In Case of Trouble
Γûá Trademarks and Service Marks


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.1. 1.0 Introduction ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

With much loading and clicking, PageMaker (or equivalent) teamed with a Laser
printer, can produce an excellent addressed envelope with a fancy-logo return
address.

But when all you want is to kick out an envelope and put a stamp on it,
ENVELOGO for OS/2 starts printing in seconds.  Using template files, it lets
you select any of your fancy-artwork/logo envelope types (personal, business,
spouse...).

The send-to address (destination) can be simply spliced onto the envelope
template via the clipboard.  For example, you can set up an address book using
the Productivity Database included with OS/2 (or using Windows Cardfile), and
easily paste an address into ENVELOGO whenever you need a quick envelope.

The address lines can even be, heaven forbid, typed in by hand.

Your printer will inhale the envelope within a few seconds after you click the
"PRINT" button.  You don't have to switch the printer into manual mode (so it
waits for you if your envelope is not yet inserted), or into landscape mode.
This is taken care of in the envelope template that you have previously
created.  You can just shove in an envelope, print it up, and go right back to
writing your next letter.  The program will automatically convert itself to an
icon at the bottom of the screen when printing is finished, or exit (terminate
itself), or sit there waiting to do another envelope; you choose the mode.

The program relies on having a template file on disk that it can quickly dump
out to the printer, while just inserting the desired destination address.  In
the template file, a dummy address, or placeholder, which in fact consists
merely of six lines of "aaa", shows ENVELOGO where the address should be
inserted.  The user can select from a number of templates, so there can be
specific envelopes for yourself personally, and for your dog-washing business,
your spouse, and so on.  Test templates called ENVHPLJ.BIN (intended for the
LaserJet Series II printer), ENVHPPS.BIN (for HP printers with PostScript
installed), and ENVTIPS.BIN (for center-fed PostScript printers like the TI
MicroLaser) are included with this program.

 Because of the way it works, the envelope can be any size, and graphics and
text can be placed anywhere you want on the template.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.2. 2.0 Installing ENVELOGO for OS/2 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This section comprised of:

Γûá Packing List
Γûá Installation


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.2.1. 2.1 Packing List ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ


 1.  ENVELOGO.EXE   Executable file

 2.  ENVELOGO.HLP   Help file.

 3.  PUT_ICON.CMD   Rexx program to create an icon on
                    the desktop, linked to help.

 4.  ENVHPLJ.BIN    Example envelope template file for
                    LaserJet II printer.

 5.  ENVHPPS.BIN    Example envelope template file for
                    LaserJet with PostScript cartridge
                    or option.

 6.  ENVTIPS.BIN    Example envelope template file for
                    Texas Instruments MicoLaser PS
                    printer.

 7.  RESET.BIN      A Printer Reset Code sequence.

 8.  ENVELOGO.INF   Documentation.

 9.  README.TXT


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.2.2. 2.2 Installation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Create a directory for ENVELOGO on your disk.

If you have obtained ENVELOGO as a collection of files, not as a compressed
file with a name of ENVLGO.ZIP or ENVLGO.EXE, then copy all of the files into
the directory you have created.

If you have obtained ENVELOGO as a compressed file:  Copy the compressed file,
either ENVLGO.EXE (if you have the self-extracting file), or ENVLGO.ZIP, to
this directory.  If you have ENVLGO.EXE, simply run it to extract the component
files.  Otherwise, use PKUNZIP to expand the zipped file.  PKZIP/PKUNZIP is
shareware by PKWARE, Inc.  of Glendale, WI.

You will want to copy ENVELOGO.INF into a directory on the BOOKSHELF path.
Typically, this will be OS2\BOOK on the boot drive.  By having ENVELOGO.INF on
the BOOKSHELF path, you will be able to access the user manual information
directly from the main Help Window.

From the directory you created for ENVELOGO, type PUT_ICON.  This will start a
REXX program which will create an icon on the desktop.  The object represented
by this icon contains a link to the ENVELOGO for OS/2 Help function.  You may
drag this icon to where-ever you prefer to keep it.

Alternatively  from your Templates folder, you can drag out a Program Template.
               In the settings notebook which appears, simply fill in the
               program name with its path, eg.

 D:\ENVELOGO\ENVELOGO.EXE

and in the working directory fill in the directory where envelogo is located,
eg.

 D:\ENVELOGO

On the last page (General) of the Settings Notebook, enter ENVELOGO as program
name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.3. 3.0 Getting Started ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This section comprised of:

Γûá Notes about ENVELOGO
Γûá Starting up ENVELOGO
Γûá Automating with a command line parameter
Γûá Setting Reminder text


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.3.1. 3.1 Notes about ENVELOGO ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

a)   The program expects the envelope template filenames to end with a ".BIN"
     extension.
b)   The program places an ENVELOGO.INI file in the directory in which
     ENVELOGO.EXE is located.
c)   In order for the ENVELOGO help function to operate, ENVELOGO.HLP must be
     placed in the same directory as ENVELOGO.EXE, or in the HELP search path.
d)   When printing an envelope, the binary file will be directed to the default
     printer.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.3.2. 3.2 Starting up ENVELOGO ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The first time you start up ENVELOGO (for instance, by double-clicking on its
icon), it will fail to find its initialization file (ENVELOGO.INI) in the its
directory, and it will ask if it should create one. You should reply YES.

Then, the next order of business is to tell ENVELOGO where it can find at least
one envelope template file.  If you have a LaserJet II printer, or compatible,
you can try the file ENVHPLJ.BIN which was included in the ZIPPED file package.
Feed the envelope with the flap down and to the left.  If you have an HP
compatible with a PostScript cartridge or option, try the file ENVHPPS.BIN.
This one feeds with flap down and to the right.  If you have a center-fed
PostScript printer like the Texas Instruments Microlaser, try the file
ENVTIPS.BIN.  This one also expects the envelope with flap down and to the
right.  One of these demo templates may help get you started.

Eventually, however, you must create your own template file for your printer,
in the manner described in Section 4.0 below.

Printing your first envelope:  Having started ENVELOGO, and being at the main
window, select "FILE" from the menu bar, and "Change setup" from the submenu.
Select "Add envelope type"  from the cascaded menu.  Now you will be prompted
to enter the file name and path of the template file (eg.
C:\MYTEMPS\ENVHPLJ.BIN) for this new envelope type.  When that is done, you
will get a screen to allow you to enter a name for this envelope type, such as
"My Demo Envelope".  When you return to the main window, you should be able to
type in an address, and print your first envelope.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.3.3. 3.3 Automating with a Command Line Parameter ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

When the ENVELOGO program is launched, a command line parameter can alter the
action of the program.  If the command line that invokes the program is
"ENVELOGO /C", then the program will start up and print an envelope without
further user intervention.  It will use the default envelope style and the
destination address found in the clipboard.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.3.4. 3.4 Setting "Reminder" Text ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

On the main window, near the top, there is a text box which is available for
you to enter a note as a reminder of envelope orientation for the particular
printer in use.  After changing this text field, select "Save Changes" from the
"File" menu on the menu bar.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4. 4.0 The Template(s) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This section comprised of:

Γûá What is required
Γûá Important note regarding font generators
Γûá Printing an envelope template to a file
Γûá Creating a logo graphic with Windows Paintbrush
Γûá An example envelope template with PageMaker
Γûá An example envelope template with Word for Windows
Γûá Making an envelope template with WordPerfect
Γûá An example envelope template with Windows Write
Γûá Starting with a printer reset
Γûá Destination address fonts and soft fonts


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4.1. 4.1 What is Required ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The template is the factor that makes ENVELOGO very quick, because no
manipulation of graphics is required--the entire template file is sitting
there, ready to go.  However, you DO have to get this file in place to begin
with.

Basically, before using ENVELOGO, it is necessary that you SOME HOW, SOME WAY,
ONE TIME, be able to print an envelope from some desktop publishing or word
processing program.  There are dozens of programs that will do this.

In fact, the Windows 3.0 package contains everything you need to create an
envelope template file.  You can draw a logo with Paintbrush, import it via the
clipboard into a Windows Write document, add some text lines, and you're there.
If you happen to have other high-power graphics programs or desktop publishing
programs that you can use, that's fine too.  There are a hundred ways to skin
this cat.

The envelope you design for a template will be an exact copy of the envelope
you eventually want to use, with one exception.  In the location on the
envelope where you will want the destination address to print, you must put a
dummy address, or a placeholder.  The dummy address that ENVELOGO is expecting
is 6 lines, with each line consisting only of three lower case letter a's.

NOTE, that these 6 lines must be ASCII characters, as they would be when you
use a word processing or desktop publishing program, and NOT pictures of
"aaa"'s, as they would be if you enter text in an ordinary paint program.
Users of font generators should read the important note below.

The procedure therefore involves setting paper size, selecting landscape mode,
placing graphics, entering the dummy address, etc., in accordance with the
instructions for your word processing or desktop publishing program.

When everything is satisfactory, and you are pleased with the appearance of
your printed envelope, you are ready for the last step.  You must print the
envelope one more time, except that this time, instead of directing the output
to the printer port, you must send the output to a file on disk.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4.2. 4.2 Important Note Regarding Font Generators ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

When you generate a template file, the 6 lines of "aaa" (the destination
address placeholder) must be recorded as ASCII characters.  If these 6 lines
are not in the template file as ASCII characters, ENVELOGO will report that it
could not find these lines, when you try to print an envelope.

Therefore, you must specify that the font to be used for these lines is a font
which is resident in the printer.  EVEN THEN, some "On-The-Fly" Font Generators
can still cause trouble.  This can happen if the font generator still insists
on substituting its own font.

If this happens, check to see if there is an option (as there is for ATM, for
example) where you can specify that, when available, printer resident fonts be
used.  If that is not possible, it will be necessary to shut off the font
generator while making the template.

Note that it is still possible to have your envelopes printed with the
destination address in one of the fonts generated by your font generator.  It
will be necessary, in order to do this, to download a soft font to your
printer, and leave it there as a permanently loaded soft font.  If this is
important to you, read the section below on how to do this.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4.3. 4.3 Printing an Envelope Template to a File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

To create an envelope template for ENVELOGO, use a printer driver which goes to
"FILE:".  Make sure it is set for "Landscape" mode, and "Manual Feed" or
whatever is appropriate for your situation.

Now, when you print the envelope once again, you will be prompted to supply a
destination file name.  Make sure the file name you specify ends with the
extension ".BIN".

The output will go, not to the normal printer port, but to a binary file having
the filename that you specified.

When you first use ENVELOGO, you will have to tell it the name of the file
(using the File/Change Setup procedure), and that's it.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4.4. 4.4 Creating A Logo Graphic with Windows Paintbrush ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This is just an example.  It is offered because Windows Paintbrush is part of
the Windows 3 package and is therefore commonly available. If you have another
drawing program, you may wish to use it.  There many other ways of
accomplishing similar results.

For this example, let's assume we want to have the initials ("ABC") of our
company enclosed in an oval, and then the name and address in full, printed in
one line beneath it:

     "ACME BOX CO., 123 Some St, SomeTown"

Start Paintbrush, Click "Options", then "Image Attributes"

For the purpose of our example, let's say we want the graphic portion (ie. the
drawing or symbol) of our logo to be 1" high and 2" wide.  This does not
include the printed line underneath the symbol.

Accordingly, set Width 2 inches, Height 1 inches, and set Color to Black and
White.  Click OK.  Click "File", and then "New".  You now get a drawing area of
the correct size.

Create the symbol you wish, using the various drawing tools available.  It's
not necessary, but it is advisable that you save your work from time to time.

When you are content with your symbol, select the entire graphic with the
"scissors" tool.  A dotted line will appear around the selected area.  Use
"Edit / Copy" to copy this drawing into the clipboard.  If you are going to
import this drawing into Windows Write, for example, you will have that program
running at this point, and use "Edit / Paste" to place the graphic.  You can
now, in the Windows Write program, type the Company Name, Address, and whatever
beneath the symbol.  You will find more information below on using Windows
Write to create a template.

If working in Paintbrush in the small 1" by 2" size is difficult, you may
consider an alternative to this procedure.  You can set up Paintbrush to work
in a larger area, say Width 6 inches, and Height 3 inches, and then scale it
down later. The downside to this is that scaling down a bitmapped graphic can
be a hit or miss affair.  Sometimes it works well, and sometimes the results
are poor, so some experimenting is in order.

To reduce size in Paintbrush, Click on "Pick" and then "Shrink + Grow" Now,
with the cross-hairs that appear, make a box that is the size that you want the
final graphic to be.  (In our example, about one third as high, and one third
as wide as the present total picture size).  The new reduced-size graphic will
appear.

You can also import the graphic into Write, select it (so that it shows in
reverse colors), and use "Edit / Size Picture" to scale it down.  This works
very well, but you can't do any touch-ups, as you can if you scale it down
using the procedure above.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4.5. 4.5 An Example Envelope Template with PageMaker ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This example is for PageMaker, outputting to an HP LaserJet II, but other
combinations can be handled in a similar manner.  Even with the same
combination of hardware and software, there are probably many ways to
accomplish the same results, but the following works well.  In this instance,
an envelope size of 9.5" x 4.125" is desired.

Note:  Before starting, be sure you understand about Font Generators.  If in
       doubt, read section 4.2, Important Note Regarding Font Generators.

1.   Start up PageMaker.  For page setup, use a custom paper size of 9.5" x
     4.125", with orientation set to "Wide".  Import a logo created with
     CorelDRAW!, Designer, or whatever, and get it looking the way you want.

2.   On the envelope, put a destination address of 6 lines, each line being
     "aaa" (no quotes, just the three lowercase letters).  Make sure that the
     font is one which is built into the printer (eg.  Courier 12).

3.   Print it out on the LaserJet, to make sure it is exactly what you want.
     Remember, on the Printer Setup, have the "Paper Source" as "Manual", and
     the "Orientation" as "Landscape".

4.   After you make sure that it prints out exactly the way you want, change
     your printer setup to print to FILE and print again.  You will have to
     specify a file name to print to.  Make sure the file name ends with the
     extension ".BIN".


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4.6. 4.6 An Example Envelope Template with Word for Windows ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This example is for Word for Windows, or WinWord, outputting to an HP LaserJet
II, but other combinations can be handled in a similar manner.  Even with the
same combination of hardware and software, there are probably many ways to
accomplish the same results, but the following works well.  In this instance,
an envelope size of 9.5" x 4.125" is desired.

Note:  Before starting, be sure you understand about Font Generators.  If in
       doubt, read section 4.2, Important Note Regarding Font Generators

1.   After you have Word for Windows running, use the menu to create a "New"
     document.  Choose "Format Document" and set the paper size.  Set the width
     to 9.5". Word for Windows wants to print at the left hand edge of the
     printer, while the manual feed slot of a LaserJet II is centered, so set
     the height to 6.38", and set the top margin to 2.5".  Set your left margin
     to .75."

2.   Now use the menu "Insert"/"Picture...", to place your graphic (eg.  a TIFF
     file) in the top left corner.

3.   A few lines down, type 6 lines of "aaa" (without the quotes, of course).
     Use "Format"/"Paragraph" to indent these lines 5".  Use
     "Format"/"Character" to make sure these characters are Courier 12, or some
     other font that is resident in the printer.

4.   When you use "Print Preview" or do the actual printing, Word for Windows
     keeps reminding you that your document size and printer page size are
     different.  You can ignore these messages.

5.   Print it out on the LaserJet, to make sure it is exactly what you want.
     After you have selected "File"/"Print...", click on ">>Options" in the
     following dialog box, to set Manual Feed.

6.   After you make sure that it prints out exactly the way you want, change
     your printer setup to print to FILE and print again.  You will have to
     specify a file name to print to.  Make sure the file name ends with the
     extension ".BIN".


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4.7. 4.7 Making An Envelope Template with WordPerfect ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

These instructions are applicable to either WordPerfect for Windows or
WordPerfect 5.1, with differences pointed out where they arise.

Note:  Before starting, be sure you understand about Font Generators.  If in
       doubt, read section 4.2, Important Note Regarding Font Generators

1.   First, if you are using WordPerfect for Windows, select the WordPerfect
     printer driver for your printer (rather than the WinOS2 printer driver).
     If you go to "File / Select Printers", you will see two circles at the
     bottom of the dialogue box.  Pick the one that says "WordPerfect",
     highlight the printer you are going to use, and click "Select".

2.   Before you begin typing your template envelope, choose the Envelope 9.5 x
     4" paper size under the "Layout (or Format) / Page / Paper Size" menu.

3.   Set the Top margin to 0.3" and the Bottom margin to 0.5".  Set the Left
     margin to 0.25" and the Right margin to 0.5".

4.   Type in the return address.  You might want to use a smaller size font for
     the return address (I used 10pt.  for the return and 12pt.  for the send
     address.)

5.   Change the Left margin to 4.0" and hit return seven (7) times.  Enter six
     (6) rows of "aaa" (no quotation marks).

6.   Next, retrieve the graphic for your logo.  If you are using WordPerfect
     for Windows, you can just resize and move the graphic with the mouse to
     place it before the return address.  Make sure that the graphic is
     anchored to the Page (see Graphics, Figure, Position).

     Note:  If your logo is on top of the return address, the number of returns
            mentioned above may not be accurate.  The first line of the
            addressee's name and address should be around Ln 2".
            If you are using WordPerfect 5.1, try positioning the graphic at
            the Top vertically and at Left horizontally initially and see if
            this produces the desired result.  Also the appropriate height and
            width of your graphic will vary depending on the size of f ont and
            number of lines you use in your return address.  (With 10pt in the
            return address (3 lines) and 12pt for the send address my graphic
            was 0.763" wide and 0.463" high.)

7.   Print the template to make sure it looks exactly the way you want.

8.   Change the Port of the printer to FILE:  Give the file a name, using the
     path where you keep your Envelogo program and making sure the extension is
     .BIN.

9.   Send the template to print, but the first time, choose Initialize printer.
     This will send the proper codes to the file.

10.  Send the template to print a second time and the actual text and graphics
     will be added to the file.

11.  Go to ENVELOGO and test it out!

CAUTION:
Remember to reset the printer back to the proper port after printing to the
.BIN file.  In WP, it does not ask you for the name of the file; you enter it
when you switch to that port.  If you do not switch back to LPT1 or whatever,
the next job you print not only doesn't come out of the printer, it also
overwrites your envelope template.

WordPerfect Instructions contributed by Tracy Longacre.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4.8. 4.8 An Example Envelope Template with Windows Write ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This example is for Windows Write, outputting to an HP LaserJet II, but other
combinations can be handled in a similar manner.  Even with the same
combination of hardware and software, there are probably many ways to
accomplish the same results, but the following works well.  In this instance,
an envelope size of 9.5" x 4.125" is desired.

Note:  Before starting, be sure you understand about Font Generators.  If in
       doubt, read section 4.2, Important Note Regarding Font Generators

1.   Start by setting up your printer drivers as outlined above.

2.   After you have Windows Write running, use the menu to create a "New"
     document.  Windows Write gives you less control over paper size than the
     previous two examples, but it is not a serious problem.  Choose
     "Document"/"Page Layout".  Windows Write wants to print at the left hand
     edge of the printer, but the manual feed slot of a LaserJet II is
     centered, so set the top margin to 2.5".  Set your left margin to 1.75."

3.   Get your logo graphic into the clipboard.  Perhaps you created a logo with
     the Paintbrush program that came with Windows, or perhaps you created a
     logo in some other way.  In any case, having gotten it into the clipboard,
     use the Windows Write menu "Edit"/"Paste", to place your graphic in the
     top left corner.

4.   A few lines down, type 6 lines of "aaa" (without the quotes, of course).
     Use "Paragraph"/"Indents..."  to indent these lines 5".  Use
     "Character"/"Fonts..." to make sure these characters are Courier 12, or
     some other font that is resident in the printer.

5.   Print it out on the LaserJet, to make sure it is exactly what you want.

6.   After you make sure that it prints out exactly the way you want, use
     "File"/"Printer Setup..."  to select your "other printer" (the one on
     FILE) and print again.  You will have to specify a file name to print to.
     Make sure the file name ends with the extension ".BIN".


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4.9. 4.9 Starting with a Printer Reset ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

It is desirable that the .BIN template file contain a Printer Reset code
imbedded in the beginning of it.  Most printing software, such as PageMaker,
does this automatically, and you don't need to worry about it.  However, if you
find that ENVELOGO behaves differently from one time to the next, depending on
what you may have been printing previously, then suspect a missing printer
reset code.  There is some further information about printer resets in Section
6.0 ("In Case of Trouble"), and Section 4.7, points 9 and 10, deals with how to
set up a printer reset with WordPerfect.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.4.10. 4.10 Destination Address Fonts and Soft Fonts ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The fonts selected for the destination address must be either resident in the
printer, or in a cartridge, or downloaded ahead of time.  Printer fonts that
are generated by a font manager in the computer and sent to the printer as
graphic images will not work.  Note, however, that some on-the-fly font
managers CAN generate a set of fonts, which CAN subsequently be loaded into the
printer as "permanent" soft fonts, as described below.

The following notes are oriented to laser printers compatible with the HP
LaserJet.  Where landscape mode fonts are mentioned, you should remember that
HP LJIII and up are able to rotate fonts.

"Permanent" Soft Fonts:

In your laser printer, you may wish to use a font other than a font that is
resident in the printer, or is provided by cartridge (ie.  hardware fonts).  In
that case, you must use what is termed a "Permanent" Soft Font.  In other
words, the font will be in your printer's memory at all times, ready for use,
and whenever your system is powered up this font is automatically installed.

After you have altered the system so that the desired font is always available
on the printer, then you can create the envelope template.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.5. 5.0 Using ENVELOGO for OS/2 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The routine use of ENVELOGO for OS/2 is fairly obvious and intuitive.  A help
system is included, which should provide any details that may not be obvious.

This section comprised of:

Γûá PostScript printers
Γûá Reverse landscape for print quality
Γûá Other print quality improvements
Γûá Typing in the address fields
Γûá So get to it


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.5.1. 5.1 PostScript Printers: ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Note that although this document repeatedly refers to LaserJet family printers,
ENVELOGO works with PostScript as well.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.5.2. 5.2 Reverse Landscape for Print Quality ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

If you have a printer that can print in Reverse Landscape mode, you should set
up your template this way.  The return address portion of the envelope will
then go through the printer first.  The last part of the envelope to go
through, which is sometimes subject to slight printing problems due to flutter,
will not require any printing on it.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.5.3. 5.3 Other Print Quality Improvements ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Sometimes print quality can also be improved, depending on the type of envelope
stock you are using, by inserting a thin sheet of mylar, cut to fit your
envelope size, into the envelope before feeding into the printer.  Experiment
carefully, since you may well be exceeding the official specifications of the
printer.  In spite of this, a significant improvement is often possible.  If
there is an optional exit path out the back of the printer, its use can
sometimes improve print quality.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.5.4. 5.4 Typing in the Address Fields ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

If you type in the destination address in the text fields on the main ENVELOGO
screen, end each line of text entry with the "Tab" key on your keyboard.  This
will cause the cursor to move to the next entry field.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.5.5. 5.5 So Get To It ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Now that you have the hang of it, go ahead and create some templates.  Your
"Envelope Type:"  list, on the ENVELOGO main window, should be filled with
entries like "MyCompany", "Susan's Decorating Co.", "My Personal Envelope", and
so on.  And don't stop there.  You can create variations on your standard
envelopes. For instance, an envelope type named "My Company/Air Mail" might be
the same as your standard envelope, with the addition of a big "AIR MAIL -
RUSH!"  centered in a box. Whatever suits your needs can be set up in your
template.  Happy ENVELOGOing.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.6. 6.0 In Case of Trouble ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

This section comprised of:

Γûá A quick test for the template file
Γûá Problems from font generators
Γûá Putting a reset at the start of the template file


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.6.1. 6.1 A Quick Test for the Template file ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The first priority is to check your template ".BIN" file.  Fortunately this is
relatively easy to do.  It is best to check your .BIN file from a DOS or OS/2
window.  Simply copy your template file to the printer port, thus:

C:>copy filename/b LPT1

where C:> is the prompt provided by your system, filename is the full path
filename of your template file, and LPT1 is your printer port.  It might end up
like this:

C:>copy c:\mydir\envtmp.bin/b LPT1

This should cause your printer to print an envelope in exactly the way that you
want ENVELOGO to print your envelope.  The destination address will be 6 lines
of "aaa" (without the quotation marks).  If the printer is on-line and working
properly, but this envelope does not print, then your template file has not
been created correctly.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.6.2. 6.2 Problems from Font Generators ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

One source of trouble, which causes an apparently correct envelope template to
be unusable, is if the destination address characters (the 6 "aaa" lines) are
created by an on-the-fly Font Generator, such as ATM.  These 6 lines must be in
the template file as ASCII characters.  If these 6 lines are not in the
template file as ASCII characters, ENVELOGO will report that it could not find
these lines, when you try to print an envelope.

Read the section entitled "Important Note Regarding Font Generators" above.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.6.3. 6.3 Putting a Reset at the Start of the Template File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Most printing software that you might use to generate your envelope template,
such as PageMaker, etc., sends a printer reset at the beginning of their
output.  This means that the printer reset will be included in your template
file, and you don't have to worry about it.

However, you may suspect that you don't have a printer reset in the beginning
of your template file.  Perhaps you have noticed that your envelope prints
correctly sometimes and not other times, depending on what the printer was
doing previously.  If you have a printer which uses the same reset code as the
HP LaserJet family, there is a solution.  Try adding a printer reset to the
beginning of your template file as follows:

In a DOS or OS/2 window, make a new template file thus:

C:>Copy /b ResetFile+YourFile NewFile

where:

C:> is the prompt provided by your system.

Copy /b is typed by you to tell DOS to copy binary files.

ResetFile is the full path filename of the small reset file included with the
ENVELOGO package (eg.  c:\somedir\reset.bin).

YourFile is the full path name of your template file (eg.
c:\somedir\yourfile.bin).

NewFile is a full path name for the file you would like to create (eg.
c:\somedir\yournew.bin).


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.7. Trademarks and Service Marks ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

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 OS/2, WinOS2 are Trademarks of International
 Business Machines Corporation.

 ATM is an abbreviation of Adobe Type Manager,
 which is a Trademark of Adobe Systems Inc.

 CorelDRAW!  is a Trademark of Corel Systems
 Corporation, Ottawa, Ontario.

 Designer is a Trademark of Micrografx, Richardson,
 TX.

 PageMaker is a Trademark of Aldus Corporation,
 Seattle, WA.

 WinWord, Word for Windows, Windows Write, Windows
 Paintbrush, and Windows are Trademarks of
 Microsoft Corporation.

 Microlaser is a Trademark of Texas Instruments.

 PKZIP and PKUNZIP are Trademarks of PKWARE, Inc.,
 WI.
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