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- This function will return true if Printer 0 is online. If you want to
- check a different printer number, add a Word parameter (b) and then
- change the MOV DX, 00H to MOV DX, b. I haven't tried using a different
- printer number but **theoretically** it should work.
-
- I also admit to being a novice BASM user. So far this has worked on my
- system returning the correct value for CheckOnLine based on the printer's
- status, but don't trust my work. Try it out yourself and let me know if
- I messed this up!
-
-
- Function CheckOnline : Boolean; Assembler; {Requires TP 6.0 BASM}
-
- ASM
- MOV AH, 02H {Int 17, Service 2 for printer status}
- MOV AL, 00H {just playing it safe, probably not needed}
- MOV DX, 00H {printer 0}
- INT 17H
- MOV AL, 00H {set checkonline false}
- TEST AH, 10H {if bit 4 is set z flag=0, if not z flag=1}
- JZ @No {leave function false if z flag is set}
- INC AL
- @No:
- END;
-
- Don Bibb
- CIS ID# 70244, 3236
- 8/24/91
-