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PrintGF 1.20
PrintGF/D - image printer for DOS
PrintGF/W - image printer for Windows
(c) Copyright Ravitz Software Inc. 1993,1994
AccuSoft IFL image interpreter for DOS - PRINTGF.OVR
AccuSoft IFL image interpreter for Windows - PRINTGF.DLL
(c) Copyright AccuSoft Corporation 1994
Fargo Primera, PrimeraPro PR ROM code - PRINTGF.FPR
(c) Copyright Fargo Electronics, Inc. 1994
Ravitz Software Inc. BBS/FAX 606-268-0577
P.O. Box 25068
Lexington, KY 40524-5068
USA Compuserve Cary Ravitz [70431,32]
------------------------------ Contents ------------------------------
PrintGF Documentation File ............................... PRINTGF.DOC
Description 3
Installation ....................................................... 4
License and Registration 5
Resellers .......................................................... 6
Order Form 7
Catalog of Software from Ravitz Software Inc. ...................... 8
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Description ----------------------------------------------------------
PrintGF (Print GIF Files) is a shareware image printer for DOS and
Windows. PrintGF/D (DOS) and PrintGF/W (Windows) print GIF files on
Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba
24 pin printers, Epson Stylus, Fargo Primera, HP LaserJet, DeskJet,
PaintJet, HP-RTL plotters, HI JetPro, IBM ExecJet, Quietwriter 2 and
3, LaserPrinter, Canon LBP, BJ, and BJC printers, Kodak Color 4, PDP
ProTracer, PostScript printers, Star SJ-144, and Tektronix
ColorQuick. It will also display on a CGA, EGA, VGA, VESA SVGA, or
HGC and create a 2 or 16 color ZSoft PCX file.
PrintGF outputs color or black/white, with pattern and/or error
diffusion dithering, brightness, contrast, and gamma for each plane,
gray balance, blur/sharpen, edge smoothing, user selectable clip
area, print area, and portrait or landscape orientation.
PrintGF includes an overlay with the AccuSoft Image Format Library.
This lets PrintGF read BMP, JPEG, PCX, TARGA, and TIFF images. The
Windows version of the AccuSoft library is not included in the
shareware package, but is included with the registered version.
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Installation ---------------------------------------------------------
The PrintGF package includes these files:
FILE_ID.DIZ standard description of package
PRINTGF.DLL AccuSoft Windows interpreter (registered copies only)
PRINTGF.DOC documentation
PRINTGF.FPR Fargo Primera, PrimeraPro ROM code
PRINTGF.OVR AccuSoft DOS interpreter
PRINTGF.TXT initial information
PRINTGFD.EXE DOS program
PRINTGFW.EXE Windows program
README.BAT displays the initial information file
To install PrintGF create a directory called PRINTGF, and copy or
unpack the distribution files into this directory. It is preferred
that the PRINTGF directory be in your DOS PATH.
To install PrintGF/W as an icon in the Windows Program Manager,
select File, then New, then program item to bring up the Program
Item Properties menu. Enter the item name - PrintGF/W, the command
line - C:\PRINTGF\PRINTGFW, and the working directory - wherever you
keep your GIF files. You can choose from three icons designed for
two, sixteen, and 32K color setups.
PRINTGF.TXT is initial information. You can view it from DOS by
running README.BAT or from PrintGF by pressing F1. While viewing it,
you can print pages or the entire file. Press T repeatedly until the
correct setup is displayed and then press P. Or from DOS, "COPY
PRINTGF.TXT PRN" to print the entire file.
PRINTGF.DOC is the documentation. This is viewed and printed just
like PRINTGF.TXT.
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License and Registration ---------------------------------------------
PrintGF (including PrintGF/D and PrintGF/W) is provided as is. There
are no warranties expressed or implied.
PrintGF is copyrighted by Ravitz Software Inc. PRINTGF.OVR and
PRINTGF.DLL are copyrighted by AccuSoft Corporation. PRINTGF.FPR is
copyrighted by Fargo Electronics, Inc. You may copy PrintGF only for
use under this license agreement.
PrintGF is distributed as shareware. You may use PrintGF without
charge on a trial basis to determine its suitability for you. If you
continue to use it after your evaluation, you MUST purchase a
registered copy for $34 (US$). The PrintGF shareware package does
not include PRINTGF.DLL. Registration covers use by a single person
(on multiple computers) or installation on a single computer (may be
used by a group of people). There is no cost to use a later 1.**
version after registering any 1.** version.
You may distribute PrintGF without PRINTGF.DLL as a stand alone
product if you keep the entire package together, unchanged, clearly
label the disk as shareware, and do not charge more than $10. You
may not distribute PrintGF as part of another product or on the same
disk with any commercial software.
See Order Form for ordering information.
PrintGF Printer Driver is the graphics engine used in these
programs. It may be licensed for use in commercial programs. Send a
note to request more information on this.
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Resellers ------------------------------------------------------------
The companies noted below can help you register PrintGF more easily.
These companies sell registered copies - they do not offer user
support. User support is provided only by Ravitz Software.
Public Software Library accepts Visa, MC, AmEx, or Discover orders.
Orders are transferred via Compuserve and shipped from Ravitz
Software. Ask for a registered copy of PrintGF - PSL item 11033.
Public Software Library Tel 800-242-4775
PO Box 35705 Tel 713-524-6394
Houston, TX 77235-5705 Fax 713-524-6398
USA Compuserve 71355,470
These companies sell registered copies of PrintGF. Payment is in the
local currency.
A & R Technical Services
PO Box 523
Hornsby, NSW 2077
Australia
Tel 2-476-1372
Fax 2-477-7563
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Order Form -----------------------------------------------------------
Name ________________________________________ Date ______________
Address ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
PrintGF first copy with disk ___ x $34 ________
PrintGF additional licenses without disk ___ x $25 ________
Disk Size (circle one) 3.5 5.25 Total Enclosed ________
__ VISA __ MC Card number ____________________ Expires _______
Name on card ____________________ Signature ___________________
Payment may be by VISA or MasterCard (no other charge cards are
accepted) or check or money order payable in US Dollars, drawn on a
bank in the US, Canada, England, France, or Switzerland. The above
prices include handling and first class or air mail.
See Resellers for information on resellers in the US and Australia.
Licensed copies include PRINTGF.DLL.
Each licensed copy may be used by one person on multiple computers
or installed on one computer used by a group of people.
System information
Printers _________________________________________________________
Graphics software ________________________________________________
Computer type __8088 __286 __386 __486 __Pentium __other_____
Currently using __PrintGF/D __PrintGF/W Version ____
Comments ___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________ Ravitz Software Inc.
P.O. Box 25068
_________________________________________ Lexington, KY 40524-5068
USA
_________________________________________ BBS/fax 606-268-0577
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Catalog of Software from Ravitz Software Inc. ------------------------
All of the packages listed below are available from the Ravitz
Software support BBS - 606-268-0577 1200..14400 N,8,1 24 hours/day.
PrintGL is a pen plotter emulator package for DOS and Windows. It
prints or displays HP-GL (7475, 17440), HP-GL/2 (limited subset), or
ADI (Autodesk Device Interface 4.0 binary) plotfiles on most PC
graphics devices. Supports Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson,
Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers, Epson Stylus, HP
Laserjet, DeskJet, PaintJet, and HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and HP-RTL devices,
IBM ExecJet, Quietwriter 2/3, and LaserPrinter, Canon LBP, BJ, and
BJC, PDP ProTracer, PostScript, Star SJ-144, Tek ColorQuick, EGA,
VGA, VESA SVGA, and HGC, and outputs PCX files and Encapsulated
PostScript files with preview bit map. User selectable pen width,
color, shading, and paper size, magnification, etc. Shareware - $50.
PrintCAD is a printer driver for AutoCAD, AutoSketch, Microstation,
Cadkey, GenCADD, Draft Choice, PC-Draft-CAD, and other DOS CAD
packages. It prints directly from CAD software via the ADI, HP-GL,
or HP-GL/2 plotter driver. It is included in the PrintGL package.
PrintGF is a GIF/BMP/JPEG/PCX/TARGA/TIFF printer for DOS and
Windows. It prints or displays image files on most PC bit mapped
graphics devices, color or black/white, with pattern and/or error
diffusion dithering, brightness, contrast, and gamma for each plane,
gray balance, blur/sharpen, edge smoothing, user selectable clip
area, print size, portrait or landscape. It supports Epson and IBM 9
pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers,
Epson Stylus, Fargo Primera and PrimeraPro, HP Laserjet, DeskJet,
PaintJet, HP-RTL plotters, IBM ExecJet, Quietwriters, and
LaserPrinter, Canon LBP, BJ, and BJC, PDP ProTracer, PostScript
printers, Star SJ-144, Tek ColorQuick, EGA, VGA, and VESA SVGA. The
DOS version requires XMS memory. The Windows shareware version
supports only GIF - Windows registered version supports all of the
noted image formats. Shareware - $34.
Ravitz Editor is a fast, powerful, mid sized text editor. It has
integrated outlining and overviewing, area mark manipulation (copy,
fill, shift, sort, etc.), find/change, word wrap and reflow, line
drawing, multiple file handling, change tracking, flexible user
interface (function keys, mouse, menus), and it is configurable and
programmable. Shareware - no charge.
Ravitz Utilities is a package of miscellaneous programs. FLSIG is a
file signature program that lets you easily set up a disk security
test. PIC2GL translates Lotus .PIC files to HP-GL. ATKBFIX and
ENKBFIX are DOS TSRs that modify the BIOS keyboard handling to make
the keyboards more useful. RSUNZIP is a limited unZIPper. Shareware
- no charge.