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PRO-SET An IBM Proprinter Configuration Utility Version 3.5 - March 25, 1988 by Fred Willshaw CIS 73075,321 PRO-SET is a utility program which may be used to send control strings to the IBM PROPRINTER without the necessity of exiting the program you are currently using. It is distributed at no cost and may be freely copied and used. Should, however, you alter the program code in anyway it is forbidden to pass this program on to others. If you would like to see modifications to the current program please contact the author. I will attempt to keep the current version on the following Bulletin Boards in the New York/New Jersey area. The program will be named PROSETxx.ARC where xx will indicate the latest version number. Bulletin Board Telephone# ------------------ -------------- The POLICE (201) 963-3115 CFONJ (201) 486-2956 The BOSS (201) 568-7293 Software Society (201) 729-7410 Invention Factory (212) 431-1194 PRO-SET PARAMETERS ------------------ You may either execute the program as a stand-alone DOS batch program or you may load it into resident memory. Both modes are accomplished by placing the desired parameter(s) after the program name, then executing the program. These optional parameters are: PRO-SET [R=x C=x V=x K=x S=x A=xxx] Where R=x indicates the type run you wish to perform, the two options are: "R" for Load into low memory and remain resident. The program may be accessed by depressing the Hot-Key/Control-Key combination you assigned, simultaneously. This is the default. "B" indicates that you want to run as a batch DOS job and not remain resident. You may also use this option even if the program is currently resident. Where C=x indicates the Color mode you wish to use, the two options are: "C" for using the IBM C/G Adapter colors. This is the default. "N" for no colors, the NO COLORS option is primarily for users of Amber and Green High Res monitors. Note: If you are using a Monochrome Adapter the program will automatically detect this. Where V=x is the Sound On/Off indicator for the program, the two options are: "Y" to get Sound warnings of input errors and invalid Drive/ Path/File Names during the Font Load procedure. This is the default. "N" for no sound. Where K=xx indicates the Hot-Key to be used along with the Control-Key key(s) to activate the Memory Resident version. Enter the hexidecimal scan code value. If you do not assign your own Hot-Key PRO-SET will use the letter "P". A partial list is shown below: KEY SCAN KEY SCAN KEY SCAN KEY SCAN KEY SCAN ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= A 1E G 22 L 26 Q 10 V 2F B 30 H 23 M 32 R 13 W 11 C 2E I 17 N 31 S 1F X 2D D 20 J 24 O 18 T 14 Y 15 E 12 K 25 P 19 * U 16 Z 2C F 21 * = default Where S=xx indicates the Control-Key key(s) to be used along with the Hot-Key to activate the Memory Resident Version. The default used by PRO-SET is the <CTRL><ALT> combination. Enter the hexidecimal total value from the following table, always enter as a two digit value: KEY VALUE TO ADD EXAMPLE (using the Default) =========== ============ =========================== Right Shift 01 CTRL 04 Left Shift 02 ALT 08 CTRL 04 == ALT 08 Enter total --> 0C Where A=xxx indicates the drive, path and file name of the file you wish loaded as the return address, this is optional. Construct the file using COPY CON: XXX, or any commonly used ASCII file editor, with 1 to 4 lines of up to 33 characters each. Example parameter: A=C:\SUB1\SUB2\RETURN.DAT Installing Pro-set ------------------ In order to install the program, have PRO-SET.COM in the root library or a sub-directory in the PATH command. Then include the line PRO-SET, along with your parameter(s), if any, in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file or issue the DOS command PRO-SET with your requested parameter(s), if any. When loaded as memory resident, you may gain access to the program from any other program by depressing the Hot-Key/Control-Key combination. The program will then intercept the keyboard interrupt (09H) and display the program menu. The Program Menu's ------------------ Depressing the appropriate key(s) will send the appropriate character string and highlight the option on the menu or present a sub-menu for additional input. Depressing the <ESC> key will return you to the Original Program, Pro-Set Main Menu or DOS as appropriate. The first line, [1] LPT1: -- 3:, is used to indicate which line printer port you want the control information send to. The default is LPT1:. If the port selected is not ready an error message will be displayed. OPTION COMMAND FUNCTION WHAT HAPPENS ------ -------------------- -------------------------------------------- [A] Set Condensed Mode Sends <ESC> 15 [B] Stop Condensed Mode Sends <ESC> 18 [C] Set 12 CPI Sends <ESC> 58 [D] Set Emphasized Mode Sends <ESC> 69 [E] Stop Emphasized Mode Sends <ESC> 70 [F] ONE Direction Print Sends <ESC> 85 01 [G] TWO Direction Print Sends <ESC> 85 00 [H] Set Double Wide Sends <ESC> 87 01 [I] Stop Double Wide Sends <ESC> 87 00 [J] Character Set 1 Sends <ESC> 55 [K] Character Set 2 Sends <ESC> 54 02 [L] Format/Reset/Envelope Displays sub-menu [A] Reset Printer Sends 24 Empty Buffer 18 Cancel Condensed/Set 10 CPI <ESC> 45 00 Cancel Underscore <ESC> 53 00 Cancel Auto Linefeed <ESC> 55 Select Character Set 1 <ESC> 61 00 00 Clear Download Buffer <ESC> 65 12 6 Lines to Inch <ESC> 67 66 Set 66 Lines to Page <ESC> 67 00 11 Set to 11 Inches to Page <ESC> 70 Cancel Emphasized Print <ESC> 72 Cancel Doublestrike <ESC> 73 00 Standard Print Mode <ESC> 79 Cancel Automatic Perf Skip <ESC> 82 Cancel Tab Settings <ESC> 84 Cancel Sub/Superscript <ESC> 85 02 Set Bidirectional Print <ESC> 87 00 Cancel Double Wide Print <ESC> 95 00 Cancel Overscore [B] Set Top of Form Sends <ESC> 04 [C] Form Length (Inches) Sends <ESC> 12 00 ## (Where ## is the value [D] Form Length (Lines) Sends <ESC> 12 ## you entered) [E] Print an Envelope Displays input screens Enter up to four lines of 33 characters for a return address, depress the <ENTER> key Return Address after each line even if there is no entry. Pressing <ESC> will return you to the Main Menu. The return address entered will be stored and displayed the next time you enter this function. If you have no changes, depress the <ENTER> key four (4) times. You may also preload a return address using the initial paramters outlined above (A=). Enter up to four lines of 33 characters for a mailing address, depress the <ENTER. key Mailing Address after each line even if there is no entry. Pressing <ESC> will return you to the Main Menu. Next, insert an envelope into the printer, see directions below if not certain, then Select Size select the envelope size type by depressing the appropriate size type - F1=Standard Size F2=Legal Size or <ESC> to return to the Main Menu. Proper placement of the envelope into the Proprinter - Slide the envelope face up, Positioning top first and left side against the LEFT EDGE GUIDE, see manual page 1-10 bottom, into the FRONT OPENING until you feel the envelope stop moving. At this point you are ready for PRO-SET to print your envelope. [M] 1/8" Spacing Sends <ESC> 48 [N] 7/72" Spacing Sends <ESC> 49 [O] Set Normal Quality Sends <ESC> 73 00 [P] Set Normal Download Sends <ESC> 73 04 [Q] Set NLQ Normal Sends <ESC> 73 02 [R] Set NLQ Download Sends <ESC> 73 06 [S] Set NLQ Doublestrike Sends <ESC> 71 [T] Stop NLQ Doublestrike Sends <ESC> 72 [U] Font Processing Displays sub-menu [1] FONTGEN Created Indicates that file to be downloaded was created by the FONTGEN program. The next sub-menu is then displayed with which you indicate the Drive/Path/Data Set Name of the file to be downloaded. After completion of this sub-menu the file is downloaded to the active printer. [2] IBM Format Indicates that file to be downloaded was created to appear as in the IBM Proprinter Manual. The next sub-menu is then displayed with which you indicate the Drive/Path/Data Set Name of the file to be downloaded. After completion of this sub-menu the file is downloaded to the active printer. [3] Create a Character Indicates that you wish to construct a download character of your own. The subsequent input screen is processed as follows: Char Code = Enter the character code to be downloaded in the range decimal 33 to 126. Attribute = Indicate the ascend/decender code 0 or 1 <arrow keys> Move around the grid with the arrow keys, they will automatically wrap-around. <ENTER> Depressing <ENTER> will reverse the pin printing by toggling this pin position On or Off. F1 = Download Depressing the <F1> key will download the character to the active printer. F2 = Save to file Depressing F2 will display a sub-menu with which you indicate the Drive/Path/Data Set Name of the file the character is to be saved in. If the file exists, the character will be added to the end of the file, if not, a new file will be created. This file may be subsequently down- loaded using the IBM file format download option. F3 = Clear Depressing <F3> will clear the pin map, character code and attibute from the input screen. <ESC> Escape will return you to the Primary Menu. >>>>>>>>>>>> IMPORTANT NOTE <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< After you have downloaded a font file you must instruct the printer how to process the downloaded font be using either option <P> SET NORMAL DOWNLOAD or <R> SET NLQ DOWNLOAD. Selection of the <U> option does NOT establish the mode you wish to print in. It should also be noted that if you download a single character to the buffer only that character code will print for character codes in the decimal 33 to 126 range. [V] Typewriter Mode Displays work area of 66 lines by 80 columns into which you may enter data to be printed on the Proprinter. This is a not a full function word processor, it is intended for quick and fast generation of hard copy output. Most cursor controls work along with an insert mode. F1=Print Depressing F1 will print the work area of 66 lines by 80 columns to the active printer. F2=Clear Depressing F2 will clear the work area. <ESC> Quit Return to the main menu. IT WON'T WORK WITH ------------------ PRO-SET will not execute, and will lock up, on a any machine using the IBM 3270 Work Station Control program series. The Control Program simply doesn't care for other programs taking over interrupts. Not a friendly program at all. PRO-SET will run properly with the Control Program in batch (R=B) mode. Comments were received that PRO-SET does not function with DOS 3.3, however, that is what I am currently using and the program functions normally. If you have problems in making PRO-SET function properly, a careful examination of the memory resident programs you are using may be in order. Certain combinations and sequences may cause improper execution of PRO-SET or your other programs. Try loading these programs in a different sequence until they produce the proper results. A leading offender with PRO-SET are Print Spoolers and Keyboard Enhancers. UPDATES/MODIFICATIONS/CORRECTIONS --------------------------------- Version 1.1 (01/07/86) - Added support for graphics modes 320X200 and 640X200. Note that this is determined by BIOS Interrupt 10H. Some programs do not properly set this value, i.e. 1-2-3 in Graphics mode. Since the configuration screen cannot fit in 40 column modes, a beep will sound if you attempt to use the program in 40 column mode. Version 2.0 (01/21/86) - Added support for download fonts. Depressing option U will present a sub-menu requesting the download font file format. The first FONTGEN, is created using the FONTGEN utilities found on many Bulletin Boards. It is well worth the download to get a copy of this program series. The second file format is the IBM standard layout as described in the PROPRINTER Manual. Another sub-menu will be displayed requesting the location and name of the font file to be loaded. A new sub-menu has taken the place of TOP OF FORM. This is option L and will present a sub-menu offering TOP OF FORM, Form length in inches, Form length in lines and a Reset of the printer. The Reset is taken from the Technical Reference Manual and issues an interrupt 17H with AH set to a 1. This option does not seem to work on my Proprinter and as there is no discussion in the Proprinter Manual of such a feature, your helpful assistance is requested. When changing the LPTx: option the selected printer is now checked to ensure that it is online. If the printer is not available, i.e., turned off or offline, the program will notify you when selecting the printer. However, if you are sending a command string and the printer is unavailable, the program will sit patiently and wait for you to turn on the device. Version 2.1 (01/27/86) - Moved save of current path, FCB and DTA to Font routine in order to speed up execution for non-font requests. Version 3.0 (02/21/86) - Added ability to run as a batch program. Allowed selection for color or black/white for users of amber/green high res screens. Rewrote documentation. Added screen to show how parameters are entered in the event they are incorrectly entered. Converted all DOS Interrupt (21H) calls to ROM BIOS calls as the DOS calls were destroying the DOS stack when called from a resident program. See the small print in the DOS manual ! Added ability to turn sound on and off. Fixed cursor mode on Monochrome. Added ability to select the Hot-Key Combination to activate the memory resident version. Gave ability to run as a DOS batch program. Changed Printer Reset routine to pass individual parameters. Added ability to set the internal drive table to specific configuration requirements. Version 3.1 (03/04/86) - Added code to determine 12 or 16 bit fat based on the cluster size comments on page 122 of Peter Noton's book PROGRAMMER'S GUIDE TO THE IBM PC (c) 1985. Fixed problem where initial address of LPT1: was hard coded and not from printer base table. Added routine to print envelopes while in PRO-SET. Routine supports Standard and Legal size envelopes. Many thanks to Ed Feins of CFONJ for putting up with my feeble attempts at programming and making this update possible. Version 3.2 (03/11/86) - Deleted all references to BIOS routines, now using Interrupt 21H functions 3D, 3E and 3F. This includes the drive location table parameter (D=) which was removed. Added ability to preload a return address via the parameters, see A=. While the BIOS routine worked fine on Floppies and 10 Meg hard disks, it had serious problems with DOS 3.1 and hard disks in the 16 bit FAT category. If and when decent documentation is available on these problems BIOS may reenter the PRO-SET world. Again thanks to Ed Feins and Eric Rintell for their cooperation and spirit of adventure ! Version 3.3 (04/07/86) - Added ability to create, download and/or save font characters you have created. Fixed bug in data set processing of drives other than current drive. Tested the INIT line reset technique shown in the current issue of PC Tech Journal for reset of the Proprinter. Since it does not do a complete reset the previous routine was retained. Version 3.4 (05/02/86) - Added a typewriter mode for entering and printing a page of output. Version 3.5 (03/25/88) - Added cancel of automatic perforation skip to Reset function. Corrected bug in descender which manual incorrectly describes. Many thanks to those of you who took the time to drop a comment on my efforts. This is the last release, as I don't use the program myself anymore. The assembler source is included for those of you who want to have some fun ! If you make any changes please remove my name before distributing to anyone. Note that PRO-SET was created using the PHOENIX software packages PMATE, PASM86 and PLINK86 plus.