Copyright: Copyright Michael Haschka 1993


PrintSwitch Help
Welcome To PrintSwitch

If You Have More Than One Installed Windows Printer, You Need PrintSwitch!

PrintSwitch is a useful Sharewareutility that makes changing your default Windows printer as easy as one click! Automatically configures itself for your system and displays all currently installed printers. Shows current default selection when minmimized and senses any changes. Also allows access to printer setup and toggling Windows Print Manager on & off. User configurable for screen position. It also has options of remaining on top of all running programs and starting as an icon (These are the default settings).

Files Included With PrintSwitch
Installation & De-installation Instructions
Options
How To Get A Message To The Author
Trouble Shooting And Known Bugs
Warranties And Legal
Shareware,Registration & Distribution, Network Pricing


Files Included With PrintSwitch

These are the files that are included and their functions. An asterisk (*) indicates that this is a file necessary to the function of the program. A pound symbol (#) indicates that this file may be installed in the Windows System directory.

*PSWITCH.EXE - main program file.

*PSWITCH.HLP - this help file.

#*CTLHWND.DLL - dynamic link library.

#*PSETUP.DLL - dynamic link library.

#*MESSRECD.DLL - dynamic link library.

#*3DLABEL.VBX - custom control.

README.TXT - initial instructions.

SITE.TXT - order form for network site license.

FILE_ID.DIZ - Standard BBS description file.

INSTALL.EXE - Install program.

INSTALL.INF - Installation initialization file.


Installation & De-Installation Instructions

To install - run INSTALL.EXE. It will copy all distribution files to the directory of your choice (.VBX and .DLL files will be placed in your Windows/System directory) and a Program Manager group will be created. For optimal ease of use, it is recommended that you have PrintSwitch automatically load when Windows is started. Requires VBRUN200.DLL, not included - (Can be downloaded from Compuserve, also available from most BBS's).

To de-install - delete PSWITCH.INI from your windows directory. Delete all files that are listed in Files Included With PrintSwitch.Delete any PrintSwitch references that you may have added to the load line of WIN.INI. Delete any PrintSwitch icons & program groups.


VBRUN200.DLL
VBRUN200.DLL is the Visual Basic Runtime Library Version 2.0 and is required to run any Visual Basic 2.0 program. (VBRUN100.DLL was for version 1.0 of Visual Basic and will not function with version 2.0).


Options

The Options menu provides the following choices:

1> Always On Top - When this option is checked (Default), PrintSwitch will remain on top of all running programs for easy access.

2> Startup Minimized - When this option is checked (Default), PrintSwitch will always start up as an icon.

3> Screen Position - Clicking on this menu choice will present you with a sub-menu of default screen positions.

All settings are saved in PSWITCH.INI in your Windows directory.


How To Get A Message To The Author

You may send the Author a fax with your thoughts, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. Fax the report to the Author via the number below. Please include a brief description of your system if you have a technical question, problem or bug to report. You may also leave any questions, comments or suggestions for the author on Compuserve:

Michael Haschka - Compuserve 73027,3307  OR   Fax (805) 482-6213

The author's mailing address is:

Michael Haschka

18653 Ventura Blvd., Suite 767

Tarzana, CA  91356  USA


Trouble Shooting And Known Bugs

If you install or remove a printer driver or change connections using Control Panel, the information displayed by PrintSwitch will not be current. Unload and re-start PrintSwitch to update it's display.

Most other error messages received during usage of PrintSwitch should be fairly self explanatory - if not, refer to the How To Get A Message To The Authorsection for ways to reach the author.

PLEASE REPORT ALL BUGS TO THE AUTHOR


Warranties And Legal

MICHAEL HASCHKA MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  The customer's sole remedies are set forth in the warranty clause above. Michael Haschka's liability for damages shall not exceed the current registration fee for the product. In no event will Michael Haschka be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages even if Michael Haschka has been advised of the possibility of the same. MICROSOFT WINDOWS, WINDOWS, MICROSOFT, SMARTDRIVE and VISUAL BASIC are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names are copyright and registered trademarks/trade names of their respective owners.


Shareware, Registration & Distribution
Shareware, Registration & Distribution, Network Pricing

PrintSwitch is not PUBLIC DOMAIN NOR FREE SOFTWARE! It is provided for limited use for the purpose of evaluation only. Non-registered users of this software are granted a limited license to use an evaluation copy for trial use on a private non-commercial basis for the expressed purpose of determining whether PrintSwitch is suitable for their needs. At the end of the 30 day trial period you should register your copy or discontinue using this product. When you register, you will receive a version of PrintSwitch which omits the shareware notices, technical support, a free upgrade to the next major revision and automatic notification of new versions. The registration fee is a very nominal $10 plus shipping for single users. You may register via Compuserve or by mail. To register by mail use the Order option from the Help menu. To register on Compuserve (no shipping charges) type GO SWREG and search on #1013. The registration fee will be charged to your Compuserve account. The prices for a network version are as follows:

2 to   9 computers ..... at $8 each

10 to  24 computers ..... at $7 each

25 to  49 computers ..... at $6 each

50 to  99 computers ..... at $5 each

100 or more computers ..... $500 one time fee

A network order form is included in the archive as SITE.TXT.

Individuals, Shareware distributors and BBS operators may freely distribute PrintSwitch provided the following criteria are met:

ALL FILES THAT CAME WITH THE DISTRIBUTION DISKETTE OR ARCHIVE MUST REMAIN A PART OF THE PACKAGE.

Please see  Files Included With PrintSwitchfor a complete list.

IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FILE NAME FOR DISTRIBUTION:   PSW16.ZIP.

To verify that you have the most recent version or if you have any questions please see How To Get A Message To The Author


Shareware
Shareware gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register.