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LASERLOPE
Envelope Printer
No doubt there are several programs in the PC/MS DOS/Windows
world which allow access to the scalable internal typefaces of
the Hewlett Packard LaserJet 4 for envelope addressing. Not
having one for use on my Mega 4 and Falcon 030, I decided to
write my own. I hope you other ST/Falcon and HP LaserJet 4
owners find the program useful too. There can't be many who fit
that description and I'm depending on both of you to be my beta
testers. Please feedback error reports and suggestions to the
address below. I'll gladly add those enhancements* that you
want.
This program ain't much (intentionally so) and a lengthy manual
is not provided. Just a brief description of what it does. It was
created by:
Barney Poston
4648 Highgrove Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
GEnie: B.POSTON
LEGAL: The program was copyrighted by the author in 1993. The
program was written using GFA 3.5. It is freeware. You may
freely use and distribute the program so long as it and this file
are not altered nor separated. The author assumes no liability
for damages that result from the use of this program. Use at your
own risk and remember the program does disk I/O (on request).
WHEN AND WHERE: LaserLope will run on ST, TT, STe and Falcon
computers in ST high and medium resolutions. It will work with HP
LaserJet III, LaserJet IIIP, and LaserJet 4 printers. Feedback
about other hardware compatibility would be appreciated.
WHAT IT DOES: It allows access, from the keyboard, to the
internal scalable typefaces provided with the HP LaserJet 4. You
can select and size the typefaces, within certain limits,
independently for the return address and recipient address. It
will work on three common size envelopes ranging from 3-5/8 X
6-3/8 (letter) to 4-1/8 X 9-1/2 (commercial). Of course you can
do all that from the printer's control panel too, but working
through all those menus can be tedious, no?
You may save your favorite return addresses (4), and typefaces
for both the return and recipient addresses for future use. The
envelope size and quantity to print will also be saved, giving
you 4 default set-ups to use when you wish. You can't do that
from the control panel, can you?
QUICK NOTES: The program is self explanatory, but a few notes are
in order.
1) Your printer's "Personality" must be set to either the "Auto"
or "PCL" mode for this program to work. The "Personality" setting
is changed via the "Job Menu" on your printer's control panel.
2) Be sure you have your envelopes loaded in the tray ready for
printing in accordance with the user's manual.
3) The program will force the user to select an envelope size, a
print quantity, and two fonts with their sizes until these
attributes have been saved to a default set-up on disk. Up to
four default set-ups may be saved. Once saved, the user only
needs to select a default set-up and type in a recipient's
address. This saves much work which in turn creates the need for
exercise.
4) The program will allow 28 characters per line for "letter" and
"monarch letter" size envelopes. 30 characters are allowed for
"commercial #10" envelopes. However, if you use the maximum
allowed, the text may overrun the end of the envelope, depending
on the typeface selected, the font size, and the characters used.
If in doubt, it would be prudent to print a sample on scrap
paper.
5) In order to revise one of your default set-ups, you will need
to create a new version using the "N" (new) option on the opening
screen and then overwrite the existing set-up when allowed to
'save' before exiting. Of course you can always revise the
LASRLOPE.DAT file using any text editor that will save an ASCII
file.
6) The program can be exited at any time by simultaneously
depressing the "Control", "Alternate", and left "Shift" keys,
releasing, and then punching the "Return" key.
7) Type each line of your addresses carefully since there is no
way to make corrections after a line is 'entered'*.
WHY FREEWARE? It's simply due to supply and demand. I'm afraid
there is much of the former and little of the latter. Besides,
it's like deciding whether to loan or give money to one of your
kids. Why not just give it to them? It amounts to the same thing
anyhow!
Enjoy,
Barney Poston
*Who do you think I am, John Eidsvoog maybe?
REVISION HISTORY:
V1.0 - Released 11/27/93
V1.1 - Error fixed. Could not change default font for recipient's
address. Added "Abort" to "Printer Not Ready" alert.
Released 11/28/93
V2.0 - Added the capability to save all attributes to 4 different
default envelope set-ups. Thanks to Jeffrey S. Wisniewski
for the suggestions and beta testing. Released 12/23/93
V2.1 - Fixed error. Font name was changing inadvertently on
screen display. Released 12/25/93
V2.2 - Removed necessity for pushing "On Line" button. Thanks to
James Steingrobe and Robert E. Gregory for pushing me on
this one. Released 12/30/93
Paid their freeware fee:
Jeffrey S. Wisniewski
James Steingrobe
Robert E. Gregory