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- Creating QSL Cards from the data obtained from the KB0ZPLOG is one of the most
- exciting aspects of these programs. I know people usually don't QSL from
- contest contacts, but why not? I think it is fun, and it's a great way to get
- the QSLs needed for awards.
-
- But, it is a little complicated to produce these. Not too complicated, maybe
- involved is a better word. Follow me on these steps, and everything should do
- OK.
-
- First of all, these QSL cards are designed to be printed on 6X4 inch "computer
- post cards". One up with removable tractor strips on the sides. They may be
- purchased at most good office supply houses. But, to test the operation of the
- program, use plain white bond. It's cheaper.
-
- Since I don't know what kind of a printer you are using, I will have to do a
- lot of guessing. Most of what follows is from comments received from users like
- you. If these proceedures work, tell others, if not, tell me.
-
- Get out your printer instruction book and make sure that those little buttons
- and DIP switches are set to print the IBM CHARACTER SET. That is the set of
- characters which will allow the printer to print the lines and boxes correctly.
- The STANDARD CHARACTER SET doesn't have that capability.
-
- If you think that your printer is already set up with the IBM SET or you have
- just reset it, then print this text file. Since you are reading it on the
- screen, I am assuming that you know how to print it. If not, find some help.
-
- The following should be a double lined box around a single line box with
- horizontal and vertical lines through the middle.
-
- ╔════════╤════════╗
- ║ ┌─────┼─────┐ ║
- ║ │ │ │ ║
- ╟──┼─────┼─────┼──╢
- ║ │ │ │ ║
- ║ └─────┼─────┘ ║
- ╚════════╧════════╝
-
- If any letters or strange characters show up, something is wrong. Try to fix it
- and write me if you can't. I don't know what I can do, but maybe I can help
- with the comments I get from others.
-
- Now that you have gotten that to work, the next thing to do is to run the set
- up program for your printer. Actually, you will have to do this part to make
- the reports from the KB0ZPRPT program work out OK too. Select option A in the
- KB0ZPUTL program. Here again, you will need your printer book. Turn to the
- chapter on "Printer Control Commands". For each item on the two screens shown,
- you will have to check the control command against the command I have chosen.
- I have a very cheap and common printer, so I used the commands common to my
- printer. If the command I have chosen is the same as yours, just press enter
- and move to the next command. If it is different, just type it in and continue
- on. You may have to do this a few times to get everything working right, but it
- will be worth it. And, you will never have to do it again.
-
- When you think you have everything done right, choose option K from the KB0ZPUTL
- menu. This will print out a "Printer Test Page" just to make sure everything is
- OK. If not, go back and try again. It may take a few tries.
-
- Now, you are ready to print the QSLs.
-
- Print them on plain white bond first to make sure you understand the program.
-
-
-
- Good Contesting,
-
-
-
- Larry Kebel KB0ZP
- PO Box 2010
- Sparks, NV 89432