ProfitPress Mega CDROM2 …eeware (MSDOS)(1992)(Eng)/ProfitPress-MegaCDROM2.B6I/UTILITY/PRINTER/PCPR130.ZIP/README.PR

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                       pc pr
                release 1.30
                 2 Jul 1990

SUMMARY:

pc pr is a simple text formatter for DOS.  Any number of files can be printed
from the command line at a given time and the output can be sent to a file
or redirected to a device, such as a printer.

USAGE:

The comamnd syntax is

pr [-of filenam1.ext] file(s) [-of filenam2.ext file(s)]

where [-of filenam?.ext] is the name of an optional device or file to
print to. The "-of" option may be used a number of times to redirect the
printing of a number of files to a number of differant files or devices.

For instance, if you had three files, named file1, file2 and file3, and
you wanted to print these out to two differant disk files the command to
use would be

pr -of file1.doc file1 file2 -of file3.doc file3

You could have printed them out to two printers instead by using the command

pr -of lpt1: file1 file2 -of lpt2: file3

The files will be printed with 60 lines on a 66 line page, and will include
a header at the top of the page. The header is double printed by overstriking
and includes the filename, the time and date printed and the page numbers,
the current page and the total pages. PR will read in your document and
figure out the total pages by counting lines and breaking the page at any
formfeed character.

REGISTRATION:

This program is shareware, if you use it and like it, you should register
this product with us. Registration will allow us to know who is using the
program, what features they would like to see and will allow us to continue
development of it. When you send in your registration fee, you will receive
the current version along with phone and fax support numbers. The current
registration fee is $10.00 and includes shipping, handling and any required
taxes. It should be sent to;

Unistar Inc.
1827 Hickory Avenue
Harahan LA., 70123

Please include your return address, and voice phone numbers should we
need to contact you.

FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS

rel.    enhancement
1.3    print to file or device (-of filename.ext)
    set overwrite file flag from command line (-ow)
    prompt at page break for new paper (-b)
    allow to print only odd or even pages. (-pe -po)
    print odd and even pages to file(diff name) (-o filename.)
    set line length from command line (-ll xxx)
    set page length from command line (-lp xxx)
    set lines to print per page from command line (-l xxx)
    set header length from command line (-lh xxx)
    set footer length from command line (-lf xxx)
    set tab expansion from command line (-te)
    set tab compression from command line (-tc)
    set fill mode from command line (-f)
    set right margin from command line (-mr xxx)
    set left margin from command line (-ml xxx)
    set device initialization strings from command line (-di string)
    set device reset strings from command line (-dr string)
    print page totals to stderr with command line option (-t)
    turn header printing off from the commad line (-h)
    set the use of formfeeds to eject page from command line (-ff)
    use options file (pr.cfg) in the path to hold common program options.
    ???


Unistar Inc distributes it's programs and utilies with a unique
marketing approach called Shareware. The Shareware diskette with
the programs and manual may be freely copied and shared. It is
also available from Unistar Inc for $10.00 per disk and includes
shipping and handling. We ask you to help us distribute these
programs by sharing unmodified copies of the Shareware diskette
with others. We also encourage you to register your copy. You'll
find a registration form at the end of this file.

Shareware is a term for software that can be freely copied and
shared. The term describes copyrighted software which the author
supports and encourages people to copy and share. Shareware is
like public television: the programming is freely distributed,
but support from users is encouraged. The concept is based on
these principles:

1. People want to try programs to see if they are useful.
2. Software authors can be supported directly by users.
3. Copying and networking of programs can be encouraged.
4. Commercial packaging and advertising is expensive.

We encourage you to register your copy of the DOS pr program
for $7.00. Registration has a number of benefits to you:

1. The current version with any enhancements or changes.
2. Telephone Support and minimal fee updates.
   Minimial fees cover the cost of media, shipping, handling,
   update preparation and taxes were applicable.
3. Thanks from all of us for your support and encouragement!

You may call or write for support services. Unless the problem is
relatively complex, you will get the best results by calling. If
you write, please include a phone number and the times when you
will be available. Our response to written questions is slower,
We are available between 10AM and 5PM (CST) Monday through Friday, and
sometimes on Saturday and Sunday and later during the nites.

If your support call is not returned within a work day, please call
again, we have differant holidays from other parts of the country
or we may not have been able to reach you.

Electronic support is provided by internet mail. On
the Internet, we can be reached at rex!unistar!support or
rex.cs.tulane.edu!mgse!napsac!wmb!liz!unistar!support.