home *** CD-ROM | disk | FTP | other *** search
-
- Typewriter, (c) John D. Gerlach, Jr.
- non-official sponsor of CUAT: Computer User Against Typewriters.
-
- OVERVIEW:
-
- Typewriter allows easy use of attached printer as a typewriter. It's perfect
- for desks that aren't large enough to hold: 1) an Amiga; 2) a printer; AND,
- 3) a typewriter. It is envisioned for use with envelopes, forms, and other
- non-standard printing uses. A typewriter 'meter' is displayed for easy
- placement of characters. Standard Amiga printer fonts and styles are
- available by menu. For typewriter purists, actions of the backspace key,
- and shifted comma- and period-keys may be toggled.
-
-
- HOW TO USE TYPEWRITER:
-
- Typewriter allows entry and complete editing on a one-line basis. When the
- ENTER key is pressed, the line is printed using the current font and style
- settings.
-
- If the printer device cannot be opened upon the program's initial startup
- (or after being set off-line), a requester is displayed saying so. This
- indicates that some other process has control of the printer device.
- If/when the other process relinquishes the printer device, select the
- 'On line' menu item to allow printing within typewriter. When 'Off line',
- Typewriter serves virtually no purpose, except possibly typing practice.
-
- Typewriter configures itself in 'Computer' mode, allowing editing and
- character generation in the normal computer style. By selecting
- 'Typewriter' mode, the actions of the backspace-key, and the values of
- shifted comma- and period-keys are given the traditional typewriter
- interpretation.
-
- Since I have found no way to determine the current state of the printer
- device, Typewriter assumes that it is in a clean power-up state when the
- program starts. If this is not the case, the menu checks and the printers
- state will not match. If in doubt, simply flip the power switch on the
- printer. Typewriter does not reset the printer to it's initial state, unless
- instructed to do so by menu selection, allowing the printer to be configured
- for use by another program.
-
-
- USAGE / DISTRUBUTION RIGHTS:
-
- The program in it's distributed form, it's original concept, and overall
- fuction is copyrighted by it's author: John D. Gerlach, Jr. It is freely
- re-distributable for NON-COMMERCIAL purposes only.
-
-
- AUTHOR:
-
- Besides the address below, I can be reached on:
- "The Tusk" (717) 560-1750.
-
- John D. Gerlach, Jr
- 73 West Elizabeth St.
- Landisville, PA 17538
-
-