This is a simple patch for LaserWriter 8.1.1 that eliminates the annoying and toner wasting border that is printed when using the 2-UP and 4-UP Layout choices in the page-setup dialog box.
The patch itself is really simple to use. Make sure you have a FRESH copy of LaserWriter 8.1.1 and also remember to turn OFF virus protection programs like SAM or GateKeeper which don't like these patch utils very much.
Launch the program and locate your copy of LaserWriter that you want patched and press "PATCH." The program will create a COPY of the LaserWriter driver and the new file will be called LaserWriter 8.1.1P which should now contain the new enhancement.
Place the new driver into the Extensions folder and restart. That's it! It's really easy!
Now everytime you print with the 2-UP or 4-UP Layout option on, the border won't print saving you toner in the long-run.
This patch was created to work only on the 8.1.1 version of LaserWriter, and I don't think it will work on any of the older versions. This patch was created with ResCompare the FREE resource utility by Michael Hecht available on most online services and FTP sites.
I created this patch for those who are unfamiliar (or scared of) editing resources with ResEdit and made it more convenient for the non-"power" user.
Special thanks go to Don Markuson (dmm@tiger1.cv.com) for putting together the LaserWriter Hacks text file that described all of the ResEdit work.
Please direct any problems, bugs, or comments (good or bad) to:
Albert J. Kim
2553 Plum Leaf Lane, Apt. C
Toledo, Ohio 43614
e-mail: ajkim@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu
akim@opus.mco.edu
This patch is "floppyware!" I don't think this is worth charging anybody for, but if you like this and it saves your printer toner (and MONEY!) please feel free to send a BLANK floppy disk (don't care what brand) to me at my address above. If you just want to make some comments, please feel free to contact me via e-mail!
