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PRNT
version 1.0a (c) copy right 1987, 1988 all rights reserved
If you are a public software distributor or the sysop for a local BBS,
you can use the short description of this program at the very end of this
document, instead of trying to figure out by reading through the entire
document. This is only a suggestion, of course. You can read this entire
file if you like.
This memory resident pop up program enhances the useability of the
PRINT.COM program which is included with the DOS 3.10 and later versions by
allowing you to print files while you are in your word processor or other
programs. This can also send printer codes/line-text directly to your
printer as well.
USING PRNT.EXE
To run this program, run the PRINT.COM program which comes with DOS and
then run this PRNT.EXE program.
Now run any program you like, and then press down on the alter key and
the letter 'm' to pop up the prnt screen. You can get help by pressing down
on the function key F1, but is explained here also.
The pop up will only work if you are in text mode, not in graphic mode.
Once the pop up appears, simply type the path and the name of the file
you want to print. The escape key will abort it, the back space key will
correct a mistake and the carriage return will print it.
Once you type the name, the cursor will go to the next line so that you
can type the name of any other file to print.
At this point, type the escape key to go back to your software or move
the cursor up/down to the name of a file which you do not want to print and
press down on the delete key. The screen will be updated each time you do
this to reflect the list of files which must still be printed.
To get help, type F1.
If you type F2, the cursor will go to row 24 to allow you to enter text
or printer codes to be sent to your printer. End with the escape key to
avoid sending anything to your printer or the carriage return to send the
codes. Back space to correct mistakes. Up to 35 characters/codes can be
sent.
If you enter F2 NOW, a left arrow will appear to allow you to send the
escape code (chr$(27)) to your printer. If you enter F3 now, a music note
will appear to send the carriage return (chr$(13)) to your printer. If you
enter F4 now, a box with a hole will appear to send the back space to your
printer. Control-L will send the form feed to your printer and any cursor
will send the chr$(0) null. By pressing down on the alter key and typing
numbers between 1 and 255 on the numeric key pad, you can generate all codes
between chr$(1) and chr$(255).
This program is limited by the limitations of the PRINT.COM included
with DOS. The major limitation is that PRINT.COM will only work on ascii
text.
ERROR MESSAGES WHEN YOU FIRST RUN PRNT.EXE
'I need DOS 3.10 or above to run properly'
'please use a later version of DOS'
Bugs in DOS 2 version of PRINT.COM prevent it from working properly.
You must have DOS 3.10 or above in order to run PRNT.EXE.
'Sorry, this version does not work on monochrome'
This version needs a CGA to work.
'PRINT.COM is not in memory, please run it first'
The DOS program PRINT.COM must be run first in order to use this program.
'PRINT.COM is not in memory and is not OK to run it now'
The PRINT.COM is not in memory and if you try to make it memory resident
now, there will be a system crash. If you are running another program and
using a DOS window mode or something of that nature which returns you to your
program by typing 'exit', do not make PRINT.COM or any other TSR for that
matter memory resident now.
ERROR MESSAGES ON ROW 24 BOTTOM OF PRNT.EXE POP UP
'I cannot find this file. Type <esc>'
You typed the name of a file to print but this file name did not exist.
Type the escape key to remove this prompt.
'No such path for file found. Type <esc>'
The subdirectory path you specified for the file to print did not exist.
'Too many files open already. Type <esc>'
Another file cannot be opened now. Readjust your config.sys for more
files if this occurs. This may be redundant to some people, but try a line
like 'files=20' in your config.sys file.
'Access is denied for this. Type <esc>'
For some reason, this file cannot be printed.
'PRINT queue full, try later. Type <esc>'
You tried to print too many files. Read up on PRINT.COM to see how you
can remedy this situation. PRNT.EXE itself can handle and display up to 22
files.
'Busy, try later. Type <esc>'
Unable to do anything now. Wait a while before trying to print a file.
'This drive does not exist. Type <esc>'
You specified a file like 'e:file' or 'd:file' when you only have drives
a: through b: or c:.
'Unknown error from PRINT. Type <esc>'
An error type not documented as of this time occurred.
ERROR MESSAGE PRINTED ON YOUR PRINTER
File ... canceled by operator
This message will print on your printer if you cancel a file while it
was still printing. If your printer has a print buffer or if you have a
software/hardware based print buffer, you'll have to send the appropriate
codes to the printer port to flush out and empty the buffer to stop it. Of
course, if you're not using a LAN or such, you can also turn off your
printer.
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All products and names mentionned are Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of
their respective corporations or companies.
All enclosed programs, documents and other files are provided AS IS, without
any warranty, expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for
a particular purpose.
In case you did not get this program from me:
A contribution of $10 US/Canadian is appreciated if you find this useful.
$20 for improved version as it comes out. Do mention any feature YOU want.
Your negative criticisms are also welcome.
Dr. Masaaki Sawada & Assoc.
University of Waterloo, Faculty of Science
Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2L 3G1
No school time nor equipments were used in producing this program and
documentation.
For distributors and local sysops:
product name PRNT ($10-$20)
author name(s) Dr. Masaaki Sawada & Assoc.
Brief Description (include as much or as little as you like)
This pop up program enhances the ability of the PRINT.COM included with
DOS by allowing you to send files to your printer while running another
software. This can also send printer codes/line-text to your printer.
This version needs a CGA card and DOS 3.10 or above.
One line description
Sends files or printer codes/text to printer. Needs CGA and DOS 3.