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- COPYRIGHT (C) STEVEN C. SLOWIK 1990
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- TABLE OF CONTENTS
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- GRAFDUMP VERSION D1.0
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- INTRODUCTION .......................................... 1
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- HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ................................. 1
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- SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ................................. 1
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- WARRANTY DISCLAIMER ................................... 2
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- GRAFDUMP VERSION D1.0 FEATURES ........................ 3
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- LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................................... 3
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- REGISTRATION .......................................... 4
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- CONTRIBUTION FORM ..................................... 5
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- RUNNING GRAFDUMP VERSION D1.0 ......................... 6
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- GENERAL .......................................... 6
- INSTALLATION ..................................... 6
- OPERATION AND USE ................................ 7
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- HINTS ................................................. 7
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- TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... 8
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- CUSTOMER SERVICE ...................................... 9
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- ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OFFERINGS .........................10
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- INTRODUCTION
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- GRAFDUMP is a memory-resident screen print utility for use
- with IBM and compatible PCs and Hewlett-Packard LaserJet or Epson
- FX series and their respective compatible printers. With these
- capabilities GRAFDUMP will print a copy of the text or graphic
- screen image on virtually any graphics printer.
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- GRAFDUMP is indispensable when you need to get a quick
- printout of a graphics image. It is like adding upgraded
- features to graphics programs that do not currently support
- hardcopy output of the graphics screens or that do not currently
- support your printer type.
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- GRAFDUMP currently supports monochrome, CGA, EGA, and VGA
- screen modes with up to 256 colors assigned to up to 16
- attributes.
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- GRAFDUMP is ideal to preview CAD, DTP, or graphics generated
- pictures and drawings. Press a key and in seconds any graphics
- image can be quickly output to your printer.
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- HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
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- GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 requires the following for proper
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- 1. An IBM (PC/XT/AT etc.) or compatible personal computer.
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- 2. A Monochrome, CGA, EGA or VGA video graphics adapter
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- 3. One of the following printers or compatibles:
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- A. Hewlett-Packard LaserJet - Printers using
- HP PCL such as the HP DeskJet Series will also
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- B. Epson FX Series or compatible.
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- SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
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- The system must be running under PC/MS DOS Version 3.0 or
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- WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
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- All versions of GRAFDUMP and accompanying documentation are
- provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. The user assumes
- the entire risk related to the performance and results of said
- software and written matter.
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- I disclaim all warranties, either expressed or implied with
- respect to this product, including but not limited to implied
- warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
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- In no event shall I be liable for any damages whatsoever and
- without limitation, including but not limited to any direct,
- indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising
- out of the use of this product even if I have been advised of the
- possibility of such damages.
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- In no event shall my liability for any damages ever exceed
- the price paid by the user for the license to use the software.
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- GRAFDUMP VERSION D1.0 FEATURES
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- GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 is similar to the registered version
- with the following differences from the registered version:
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- - All colors will be printed as solid without
- differentiation between screen colors. The
- registered version recognizes differences in screen
- image colors and prints them as patterns.
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- - When printing to an HP or compatible printer only
- the 100 Dots per inch (large size) mode may be
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- - The output may only be sent to LPT1:
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- - The minimum memory-resident mode is not available.
- The registered version requires as little as 10 -
- 11K of DOS memory thus allowing you to run almost
- any size program in conjunction with GRAFDUMP.
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- - EMS expanded memory utilization is not supported.
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- LICENSE AGREEMENT
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- GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 is copyrighted and protected by the
- laws of the United States and any supplemental provisions.
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- You are granted a license to use GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 on a
- trial basis. You are encouraged to try it for a period of one
- month. If after that time you decide that it is of value to you,
- it would be appreciated if you would send a contribution ($15.00
- U.S. suggested) to:
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- STEVEN C. SLOWIK
- 332 THELMA COURT
- WHEELING, IL 60090
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- GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 is user-supported software and as such
- your contribution will be the primary motivation to update and
- improve the software. Contributors will be notified of
- subsequent versions when they become available. Your
- contribution also makes you eligible to receive discounts on
- future versions.
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- You are allowed and encouraged to make copies of GRAFDUMP
- Version D1.0 for distribution to others including placement on
- electronic bulletin boards provided that the programs and
- documentation are transferred without modification and in their
- entirety.
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- REGISTRATION
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- A registered version of GRAFDUMP is also available for a
- contribution of $25.00. Three or more copies can be obtained for
- a contribution of $20.00 each. Large volume discounts and site
- licenses are available by calling (708) 215-4927 or by writing
- to:
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- STEVEN C. SLOWIK
- 332 THELMA COURT
- WHEELING, IL 60090
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- The registered version includes additional features and
- enhanced utility such as:
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- * Patterned translation of screen colors - This
- feature translates the screen colors into various
- patterns thereby differentiating the "colors" on the
- black and white printed output.
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- * Low, medium, and high resolution output for Hewlett-
- Packard and compatible printers.
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- * Minimum memory-resident mode - Only 10 - 12K of
- DOS memory is used by GRAFDUMP when not actively
- printing a screen. This allows you to run very
- large programs in conjunction with GRAFDUMP.
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- * Printers LPT1:, LPT2:, and LPT3: are supported.
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- * EMS (LIM expanded) memory support is provided. This
- allows faster execution while maintaining the
- ability to operate in conjunction with large
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- An order form is provided for your convenience. If you do
- not use the order form, please include your name, mailing
- address, telephone number, and any suggestions for future
- versions along with a check for the proper amount and send to:
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- STEVEN C. SLOWIK
- 332 THELMA COURT
- WHEELING, IL 60090
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- CONTRIBUTION FORM
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- ( ) Enclosed is $_____ ($15.00 U.S. suggested) for use of
- GRAFDUMP Version D1.0.
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- ( ) Enclosed is _____ x $25.00 U.S. Each (TOTAL $_____) for
- (1 copy)(2 copies) of the latest registered version of GRAFDUMP.
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- ( ) Enclosed is _____ x $20.00 U.S. Each (TOTAL $_____) for
- _____ copies (3 or more copies) of the latest registered version
- of GRAFDUMP.
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- NAME:_______________________________________________________
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- MAILING ADDRESS:____________________________________________
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- CITY:_______________________ STATE:______ ZIP:______________
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- STEVEN C. SLOWIK
- 332 THELMA COURT
- WHEELING, IL 60090
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- MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: STEVEN C. SLOWIK
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- ALLOW 4 TO 6 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY GD000-001
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- RUNNING GRAFDUMP VERSION D1.0
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- GENERAL:
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- GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 is a memory-resident utility. Once it
- is installed in memory it may be called by pressing the SHIFT and
- PRINT SCREEN keys simultaneously (for systems using the enhanced
- AT style keyboard press the PRINT SCREEN key without the SHIFT
- key) or by pressing the alternate Hot-Key combination. GRAFDUMP
- requires PC/MS DOS version 3.0 or later in order to operate
- properly. If your system is not operating under one of the
- proper DOS versions you will be notified by GRAFDUMP when you try
- to install it.
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- INSTALLATION:
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- Copy GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 into your root directory or into
- a directory specified in your current DOS PATH.
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- GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 may then be installed into memory by
- typing the following command line at the DOS prompt:
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- GRAFD10/[options]
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- where the available options are:
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- E = Epson FX or compatible printer
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- L = HP LaserJet or other HP PCL compatible printer
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- ? = Display GRAFDUMP Help Screen
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- If all goes well and no irregularities are found GRAFDUMP
- Version D1.0 will tell you that it has been successfully
- installed.
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- If GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 is already installed into memory
- you will be notified and GRAFDUMP will return you to the DOS
- prompt. If you would like to change the configuration (i.e.
- switch from Epson mode to HP mode) you will have to reboot the
- system and reinstall GRAFDUMP.
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- If your system is not operating under PC/MS DOS Version 3.0
- or later you will be notified and GRAFDUMP will not install
- itself into memory. You will be returned to the DOS prompt.
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- GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 may be installed automatically when
- you boot (Start up or reset) your computer by placing the
- GRAFD10/[options] command line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. It is
- suggested that you load GRAFDUMP from the DOS prompt the first
- time to make sure you are specifying the proper options.
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- OPERATION AND USE:
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- Once GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 is installed into memory it can
- be invoked by pressing the SHIFT and PRINT SCREEN keys
- simultaneously (for systems using the enhanced AT style keyboard
- press the PRINT SCREEN key without the SHIFT key). GRAFDUMP will
- then send the contents of the screen to your printer. When
- GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 is finished sending the screen to the
- printer it will produce a series of rising tones notifying you of
- its successful completion.
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- GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 may also be invoked by pressing the
- ALT-P HOT-KEY combination (Press the "P" key while holding down
- the ALT key). This HOT-KEY combination is provided because some
- applications programs may intercept the PRINT SCREEN interrupt
- and not allow GRAFDUMP to use it. Use ALT-P in this case.
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- When GRAFDUMP VERSION D1.0 detects a printer error, it
- buzzes the speaker. Some possible printer errors are :
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- - Printer not connected to LPT1:.
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- - Printer out of paper.
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- - Printer Off-Line.
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- If a printer error occurs, remedy the printer problem and invoke
- GRAFDUMP again.
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- HINTS
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- GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 can be loaded automatically when you
- start or boot your computer by placing the command line into your
- AUTOEXEC.BAT file. By doing this GRAFDUMP will always be ready
- to use.
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- GRAFDUMP is compatible with most major software programs.
- Some memory-resident programs like Sidekick insist on being
- loaded last. If you are using any such programs, you should
- follow the installation instructions for THAT program. It is
- suggested that you load GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 before any such
- programs.
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- Memory-resident programs should be unloaded in the reverse
- order from which they were loaded (i.e. last loaded - first
- unloaded etc.).
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- TROUBLESHOOTING
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- 1. GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 is designed to detect and determine
- which screen mode is in operation. It does not determine which
- type of printer is installed. If the printer output is garbled
- it may be because the wrong printer option was specified when
- GRAFDUMP was installed. Try rebooting the computer and
- reinstalling GRAFDUMP with the proper printer option specified.
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- 2. If after loading GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 you find that one
- of your large applications programs will not load because of a
- "NOT ENOUGH MEMORY" error, you will have to reboot your computer
- and DO NOT reload GRAFDUMP Version D1.0. The program that did
- not load cannot be run in conjunction with this version of
- GRAFDUMP. The registered version of GRAFDUMP can leave a 10 -
- 12K kernel in DOS memory so virtually any size programs can be
- run along with GRAFDUMP without memory shortage problems.
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- 3. If the SHIFT-PRINT SCREEN (PRINT SCREEN on enhanced AT
- style keyboards) does not operate properly try using the ALT-P
- HOT-KEY combination. Some programs reserve the SHIFT-PRINT
- SCREEN key(s) for their own use.
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- REMEMBER: Memory-resident programs should be unloaded in the
- reverse order from which they were loaded ( i.e. last loaded -
- first unloaded). Also memory-resident programs such as Sidekick
- which insist on being loaded last should be loaded after loading
- GRAFDUMP VERSION D1.0.
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- If after trying these methods GRAFDUMP Version D1.0 does not
- load or operate properly, please write to me at the address given
- in the CUSTOMER SERVICE section. Please include your name,
- mailing address, telephone number, best time to call and a
- description of the problem. I will try to determine the reason
- for the problem and provide a remedy.
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- CUSTOMER SERVICE
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- Customer service is currently available via mail. If you
- should have any questions or suggestions for future versions,
- please send them to me.
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- Customized versions are available on a contract basis. If
- you would like me to provide a version customized to your
- specifications, please write to me with your request.
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- Please address all correspondence to:
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- STEVEN C. SLOWIK
- 332 THELMA COURT
- WHEELING, IL 60090
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- ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OFFERINGS
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- The following is a list of other software packages that are
- currently available:
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- PAGEME - PAGEME is a computer based telephone call
- notification system that is used in conjunction with your
- answering machine. PAGEME will call your commercial pager or
- another user-selected telephone number to inform you that someone
- has left a message on your answering machine. There is no longer
- any reason to play `PHONE TAG' and miss important opportunities.
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- PAGEME is available for a $15.00 (US) contribution from the
- writer of GRAFDUMP.
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- GLABELS - GLABELS is a very user friendly general labels
- database system that was designed for the purpose of printing
- mailing labels and maintaining mailing list information in a
- database structure. Adding, updating and deleting mailing list
- data are completed using a simple menu-driven format. GLABELS
- can be used to print the entire database or can be used to print
- only the entries that you select. GLABELS currently supports
- single and double width label formats.
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- CHECKIT - CHECKIT is an easy to use checkbook ledger
- management system. CHECKIT makes balancing your checkbook a
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- GLABELS and CHECKIT are available for $15.00 (US) each by
- sending your contribution to:
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- DANIEL S. SLOWIK
- P.O. BOX 416832
- CHICAGO, IL 60641-6832
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