--PRINTBMP--

PRINTBMP is a shareware Windows program designed to give users an easy
way to control the size of printed BMP files.


--WHY PRINTBMP?--

The idea behind PRINTBMP is to give people a way of transferring the
art that exists in the computer to the outside world.  The printout
is not intended to be the finished product, it is just a part of something
more.  It doesn't matter if you are making a sign or a work of art, having
the computer as another tool should make the job easier.


--GETTING STARTED--

To save download time no set-up program is included.  The only two files
needed to run PRINTBMP are PRINTBMP.EXE and PRINTBMP.HLP, make sure they
are in the same directory.  The sample BMP files are provided to allow 
you to try the program out.  Of course you can also use any other BMP
files you have.

The program can be started from the 'Run' option in Program Manager or
File Manager.  You can also create an icon in any program group.  See
your Windows documentation if you are unfamiliar with this procedure.


--THE SAMPLES--

Four sample BMP files are provided with this program...

MSCAMEL.BMP
MSELEPH.BMP
MSLION.BMP 
JODILIN.BMP

The first three are sketches done by Jodi Lin.  They were then scanned
with a black and white hand scanner.  The last picture is a video capture
of Jodi Lin standing in front of some pictures and a sign printed with the
program PRINTBIG.


--PRINTBIG--

PRINTBIG is an evolutionary step from PRINTBMP.  It adds the ability to 
go beyond the size of a page.  PRINTBIG prints large copies by printing
the BMP file on multiple pages that are then taped or glued together.
PRINTBIG can be purchased from Mystery Computer Enterprises, see the
PRINTBMP help file for instructions on how to order the program.


--DISCLAIMER--

PRINTBMP is supplied as is.  The author disclaims all warranties,
expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties
of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.  The author assumes
no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result
from the use of PRINTBMP.