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QUEUE is a resident program designed to work with the print spooler
program FPRINT from CCG Inc. Once installed, it captures the keystroke
ALT-Q and presents a print queue window, which recognizes the following
commands :
A : Add a file to the queue.
D : Delete a file from the queue.
S : Stop the queue and clear out all files.
P : Goto a printer setup window from which you can
set printer attributes.
E : End session and return to normal application.
Q or ESC also perform this function.
<del>: Remove QUEUE program from memory.
There are only a few things to keep in mind when using QUEUE.
1. Any file name may be used when adding a file, even if the
file doesn't exist. However, if the file cannot be found
at specified when it comes time to print it, and error message
will be printed instead. For instance, if you specify a file
without a drive name specifier that is on drive A:, but when
the spooler comes to print the file you're logged onto drive B:,
it won't be printed. Thus, give a full drive,pathname specifier
when adding a file. For instance, enter A:\MYDIR\MYFILE.TXT
instead of just MYFILE.TXT.
2. Only remove QUEUE from memory from the DOS prompt, and only if
is was the last memory resident program installed. Otherwise
it will leave a hole in the DOS memory map and will scramble the
DOS's brains.
3. To change the color or monochrome attributes of the windows, use
TCOLOR.COM (which can also change the colors in your TURBO editor).
This program should be bundled with QUEUE.
4. The Printer Setup window is defined for an Epson FX-85 printer.
This is changed with SETPRINT without recompiling the program.
a. Run QUEUE as supplied.
b. Press ATL-Q to get the QUEUE window.
d. Press P to get the Printer Setup window.
e. Press L to find the Location of the printer setup codes.
Write down this number.
f. Press E to get rid of the Printer window.
g. Press <del> and Y to drop QUEUE out of memory.
h. Run SETPRINT and enter the location number when it asks for it.
i. Edit the names and codes.
j. Leave SETPRINT and run the modified version of QUEUE.
QUEUE, SETPRINT, and TCOLOR represent many hours of work. To keep
programs like this coming, please support your local hackers. A suggested
donation of $15 would be appreciated. Send to:
SAR Designs
774 Doris Ave.
Shoreview, MN 55126
The programs QUEUE, SETPRINT and TCOLOR are Copyright 1986. They may be
freely copied and distributed, but without significant fee ( < 5$).