PrintGF 1.22 PrintGF/D - image printer for DOS PrintGF/W - image printer for Windows (c) Copyright Ravitz Software Inc. 1993,1995 AccuSoft IFL interpreter for DOS - PRINTGF.OVR AccuSoft IFL interpreter for Windows - PRINTGF.DLL (c) Copyright AccuSoft Corporation 1994 Fargo Primera, PrimeraPro PR ROM code - PRINTGF.FPR (c) Copyright Fargo Electronics, Inc. 1994 Ravitz Software Inc. BBS/FAX 606-268-0577 P.O. Box 25068 Lexington, KY 40524-5068 USA Compuserve Cary Ravitz [70431,32] ------------------------------ Contents ------------------------------ PrintGF Documentation File ............................... PRINTGF.DOC Description 3 What Is New ........................................................ 4 Installation 5 License and Registration ........................................... 6 Resellers 7 Order Form ......................................................... 8 Catalog of Software from Ravitz Software Inc. 9 p-3 Description ---------------------------------------------------------- PrintGF (Print Graphics Files) is a shareware image printer for DOS and Windows systems. It includes a DOS program that can be run from the command line and BAT files or via menu (PrintGF/D) and an equivalent Windows program (PrintGF/W). It prints BMP, GIF, and PCX files on Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers, Epson Stylus, HP LaserJet, DeskJet, PaintJet, and RTL plotters, HI JetPro, IBM ExecJet, LaserPrinter, Canon LBP, BJ, and BJC printers, Kodak Color 4, Fargo Primera, PostScript printers, Tektronix ColorQuick, and others. It will also display on a CGA, EGA, VGA, VESA SVGA, or HGC. PrintGF includes an overlay with the AccuSoft Image Format Library that reads BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, TARGA, and TIFF images. The Windows version of the AccuSoft IFL is not included in the shareware package, but is included with the registered version. PrintGF outputs color or black/white, with pattern and/or error diffusion dithering, brightness, contrast, and gamma for each plane, gray balance, blur/sharpen, edge smoothing, user selectable clip area, print area, and portrait or landscape orientation. p-4 What Is New ---------------------------------------------------------- PrintGF 1.22 updates: - The native image interpreter handles BMP and PCX formats. - /FW% drives the default Windows printer. - /FZ+ provides 24 bit PCX output. - /AV specifies vertical mirroring. - /L0,0 gives a 1 to 1 pixel i/o ratio. - A program interface is documented. PrintGF 1.20 updates: - Mouse handling is improved. - /U specifies input gamma correction. - The PrimeraPro and Epson Stylus Color drivers are improved. - The color dithering algorithm is improved by favoring dot overprinting, yielding better use of true black on printers that support this. The latest version of PrintGF is available from the support bulletin board at 606-268-0577 (1200..14400, N,8,1, 24 hours/day, XMODEM, 1K XMODEM, or ZMODEM download), packed in ZIP 2.04g format. p-5 Installation --------------------------------------------------------- The PrintGF package includes these files: FILE_ID.DIZ standard description of package PRINTGF.DLL AccuSoft Windows interpreter (registered copies only) PRINTGF.DOC documentation PRINTGF.FPR Fargo Primera, PrimeraPro ROM code PRINTGF.OVR AccuSoft DOS interpreter PRINTGF.TXT initial information PRINTGFD.EXE DOS program PRINTGFW.EXE Windows program README.BAT displays the initial information file To install PrintGF create a directory called PRINTGF, and copy or unpack the distribution files into this directory. It is preferred that the PRINTGF directory be in your DOS PATH. To install PrintGF/W as an icon in the Windows Program Manager, select File, then New, then program item to bring up the Program Item Properties menu. Enter the item name - PrintGF/W, the command line - C:\PRINTGF\PRINTGFW, and the working directory - wherever you keep your image files. You can choose from three icons designed for two, sixteen, and 32K color setups. PRINTGF.TXT is initial information. You can view it from DOS by running README.BAT or from PrintGF by pressing F1. While viewing it, you can print pages or the entire file. Press T repeatedly until the correct setup is displayed and then press P. Or from DOS, "COPY PRINTGF.TXT PRN" to print the entire file. PRINTGF.DOC is the documentation. This is viewed and printed just like PRINTGF.TXT. p-6 License and Registration --------------------------------------------- PrintGF (including PrintGF/D and PrintGF/W) is provided as is. There are no warranties expressed or implied. PrintGF is copyrighted by Ravitz Software Inc. PRINTGF.OVR and PRINTGF.DLL are copyrighted by AccuSoft Corporation. PRINTGF.FPR is copyrighted by Fargo Electronics, Inc. You may copy PrintGF only for use under this license agreement. PrintGF is distributed as shareware. You may use PrintGF without charge on a trial basis to determine its suitability for you. If you continue to use it after your evaluation, you MUST purchase a registered copy for $34 (US$). The PrintGF shareware package does not include PRINTGF.DLL. Registration covers use by a single person (on multiple computers) or installation on a single computer (may be used by a group of people). There is no cost to use a later 1.** version after registering any 1.** version. You may distribute PrintGF without PRINTGF.DLL as a stand alone product if you keep the entire package together, unchanged, clearly label the disk as shareware, and do not charge more than $10. You may not distribute PrintGF as part of another product or on the same disk with any commercial software. See Order Form for ordering information. PrintGF Printer Driver is the graphics engine used in these programs. It may be licensed for use in commercial programs. Send a note to request more information on this. p-7 Resellers ------------------------------------------------------------ The companies noted below can help you register PrintGF more easily. These companies sell registered copies - they do not offer user support. User support is provided only by Ravitz Software. Public Software Library accepts Visa, MC, AmEx, or Discover orders. Orders are transferred via Compuserve and shipped from Ravitz Software. Ask for a registered copy of PrintGF - PSL item 11033. Public Software Library Tel 800-242-4775 PO Box 35705 Tel 713-524-6394 Houston, TX 77235-5705 Fax 713-524-6398 USA Compuserve 71355,470 These companies sell registered copies of PrintGF. Payment is in the local currency. A & R Technical Services PO Box 523 Hornsby, NSW 2077 Australia Tel 2-476-1372 Fax 2-477-7563 p-8 Order Form ----------------------------------------------------------- Name ________________________________________ Date ______________ Address ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ PrintGF first copy with disk ___ x $34 ________ PrintGF additional licenses without disk ___ x $25 ________ Disk Size (circle one) 3.5 5.25 Total Enclosed ________ __ VISA __ MC Card number ______________________ Expires _____ Name on card ____________________ Signature ___________________ Payment may be by Visa or MasterCard (no other charge cards are accepted) or check or money order payable in US Dollars, drawn on a bank in the US, Canada, England, France, or Switzerland. The above prices include handling and first class or air mail. See Resellers for information on resellers in the US and Australia. Licensed copies include PRINTGF.DLL. Each licensed copy may be used by one person on multiple computers or installed on one computer used by a group of people. System information Printers _________________________________________________________ Graphics software ________________________________________________ Computer type __8088 __286 __386 __486 __Pentium __other_____ Currently using __PrintGF/D __PrintGF/W Version ____ Comments ___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________ Ravitz Software Inc. P.O. Box 25068 _________________________________________ Lexington, KY 40524-5068 USA _________________________________________ BBS/fax 606-268-0577 p-9 Catalog of Software from Ravitz Software Inc. ------------------------ All of the packages listed below are available from the Ravitz Software support BBS - 606-268-0577 1200..14400 N,8,1 24 hours/day. PrintGL is a pen plotter emulator package for DOS and Windows. It prints or displays HP-GL (7475, 17440), HP-GL/2 (limited subset), or ADI (Autodesk Device Interface 4.0 binary) plotfiles on most PC graphics devices. Supports Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers, Epson Stylus, HP Laserjet, DeskJet, PaintJet, and HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and HP-RTL devices, IBM ExecJet, Quietwriter 2/3, and LaserPrinter, Canon LBP, BJ, and BJC, PDP ProTracer, PostScript, Star SJ-144, Tek ColorQuick, EGA, VGA, VESA SVGA, and HGC, and outputs PCX files and Encapsulated PostScript files with preview bit map. User selectable pen width, color, shading, and paper size, magnification, etc. Shareware - $50. PrintCAD is a printer driver for AutoCAD, AutoSketch, Microstation, Cadkey, GenCADD, Draft Choice, PC-Draft-CAD, and other DOS CAD packages. It prints directly from CAD software via the ADI, HP-GL, or HP-GL/2 plotter driver. It is included in the PrintGL package. PrintGF is an image printer for DOS and Windows. It prints or displays BMP, GIF, and PCX files on most PC bit mapped graphics devices, color or black/white, with pattern and/or error diffusion dithering, brightness, contrast, and gamma for each plane, gray balance, blur/sharpen, edge smoothing, user selectable clip area, print size, portrait or landscape. DOS and registered Windows versions also read JPEG, TARGA, and TIFF files. It supports Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin printers, Epson Stylus, Fargo Primera and PrimeraPro, HP Laserjet, DeskJet, PaintJet, HP-RTL plotters, IBM ExecJet, Quietwriters, and LaserPrinter, Canon LBP, BJ, and BJC, PDP ProTracer, PostScript printers, Star SJ-144, Tek ColorQuick, EGA, VGA, and VESA SVGA. The DOS version requires XMS memory. Shareware - $34. Ravitz Editor is a fast, powerful, mid sized text editor. It has integrated outlining and overviewing, area mark manipulation (copy, fill, shift, sort, etc.), find/change, word wrap and reflow, line drawing, multiple file handling, change tracking, flexible user interface (function keys, mouse, menus), and it is configurable and programmable. Shareware - no charge. Ravitz Utilities is a package of miscellaneous programs. FLSIG is a file signature program that lets you easily set up a disk security test. PIC2GL translates Lotus .PIC files to HP-GL. ATKBFIX and ENKBFIX are DOS TSRs that modify the BIOS keyboard handling to make the keyboards more useful. RSUNZIP is a limited unZIPper. Shareware - no charge.