Copyright: Copyright Graphic Impact, Michael Haschka 1993, 19


PrintSwitch Help
Welcome To PrintSwitch

If You Have More Than One Installed Windows Printer, You Need PrintSwitch!

PrintSwitch is a useful Sharewareutility that makes changing your default Windows printer as easy as one click! Automatically configures itself for your system and displays all currently installed printers. Shows current default selection and paper orientation in normal or icon state and automatically senses any changes. Also allows access to printer setup and toggling Windows Print Manager on & off. User configurable for screen position and button font size. It also has options of remaining on top of all running programs and starting as an icon. If you have more than one installed printer and change them regularly, this utility is for you! Great for networks!

Files Included With PrintSwitch
Installation & De-installation Instructions
General Usage & Options
How To Get A Message To The Author
Trouble Shooting And Known Bugs
Warranties And Legal
Shareware,Registration & Distribution, Network & Corporate Site Pricing


Files Included With PrintSwitch

These are the files that are included and their functions. An asterisk (*) indicates that this is a file necessary to the function of the program. A pound symbol (#) indicates that this file is installed by default in the Windows System directory.

*PSWITCH.EXE - main program file.

*PSWITCH.HLP - this help file.

#*PSETUP.DLL - dynamic link library.

#*MESSRECD.DLL - dynamic link library.

#*PPORIENT.DLL - dynamic link library.

#*VBCTL3D.VBX - custom control.

#*3DLABEL.VBX - custom control.

README.TXT - initial instructions.

SITE.WRI - order form/agreement for corporate site license in Windows Write format.

FILE_ID.DIZ - Standard BBS description file.

INSTALL.EXE - Install program.

INSTALL.INF - Installation initialization file.


Installation & De-Installation Instructions

To install - run INSTALL.EXE. It will copy all distribution files to the directory of your choice (.VBX and .DLL files will be placed in your Windows/System directory) and a Program Manager group will be created. For optimal ease of use, it is recommended that you have PrintSwitch automatically load when Windows is started. Requires VBRUN300.DLL, not included - (Can be downloaded from Compuserve, also available from most BBS's).

To de-install - delete PSWITCH.INI from your windows directory. Delete all files that are listed in Files Included With PrintSwitch.Delete any PrintSwitch references that you may have added to the load line of WIN.INI. Delete any PrintSwitch icons & program groups.


VBRUN300.DLL
VBRUN300.DLL is the Visual Basic Runtime Library Version 3.0 and is required to run any Visual Basic 3.0 program. (VBRUN200.DLL and VBRUN100.DLL are for version 2 and version 1 programs respectively).


General Usage & Options

When you start PrintSwitch it will automatically configure itself by adding all currently installed printers, it will sense the status of print manager and the paper orientation of the current default printer. Changing printers is as easy as clicking the button you desire. Notice that as the paper orientation changes so does the status bar at the bottom of the display as well as the icon when the program is minimized. The status bar text and icons are color coordinated - yellow for Landscape and light blue for Portrait. To change the paper orientation as well as any other printer setting, click on Printer Setup. The program will always sense a system printer change and display it whether it is minimized or full size. USING CONTROL PANEL TO ADD PRINTERS OR CHANGE CONNECTIONS WILL NOT BE REFLECTED IN THE DISPLAY. CLOSE PRINTSWITCH AND RESTART IT IF THESE CHANGES ARE MADE.

The Options menu provides the following choices:

1> Always On Top - When this option is checked (Default), PrintSwitch will remain on top of all running programs for easy access.

2> Startup Minimized - When this option is checked (Default), PrintSwitch will always start up as an icon.

3> Screen Position - Clicking on this menu choice will present you with a sub-menu of default screen positions. The Remember Last Position setting will cause PrintSwitch to appear in the screen position that it was in when it was last closed.

4> Button Font Size - Clicking on this menu choice will present you with a sub-menu of 3 font sizes. This is useful if you have an installed printer driver that is too long to display on it's respective button.

All settings are saved in PSWITCH.INI in your Windows directory.


How To Get A Message To The Author

You may send the Author a fax with your thoughts, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. Fax the report to the Author via the number below. Please include a brief description of your system if you have a technical question, problem or bug to report. You may also leave any questions, comments or suggestions for the author on Compuserve:

Michael Haschka - Compuserve 73027,3307  OR   Fax (805) 482-6213

The author's mailing address is:

Graphic Impact

Attn: Michael Haschka

5241 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite 377

Camarillo, CA  93012-5425  USA


Trouble Shooting And Known Bugs

If you install or remove a printer driver or change connections using Control Panel, the information displayed by PrintSwitch will not be current. Unload and restart PrintSwitch to update it's display.

If you have a printer on your system with more than one connection (i.e. LPT1 and COM 2), PrintSwitch will not provide separate buttons for the two connections. We hope to correct this in a future version.

Most other error messages received during usage of PrintSwitch should be fairly self explanatory - if not, refer to the How To Get A Message To The Authorsection for ways to reach the author.

PLEASE REPORT ALL BUGS TO THE AUTHOR


Warranties And Legal

MICHAEL HASCHKA AND GRAPHIC IMPACT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  The customer's sole remedies are set forth in the warranty clause above. The liability of Michael Haschkas and Graphic Impact for damages shall not exceed the current registration fee for the product. In no event will Michael Haschka or Graphic Impact be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages even if Michael Haschka or Graphic Impact have been advised of the possibility of the same. MICROSOFT WINDOWS, WINDOWS, MICROSOFT, SMARTDRIVE and VISUAL BASIC are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names are copyright and registered trademarks/trade names of their respective owners.


Shareware, Registration & Distribution
Shareware, Registration & Distribution, Network Pricing

PrintSwitch is not PUBLIC DOMAIN NOR FREE SOFTWARE! It is provided for limited use for the purpose of evaluation only. Non-registered users of this software are granted a limited license to use an evaluation copy for trial use on a private non-commercial basis for the expressed purpose of determining whether PrintSwitch is suitable for their needs. At the end of the 30 day trial period you should register your copy or discontinue using this product. When you register, you will receive a version of PrintSwitch which omits the shareware notices, technical support, a free upgrade to the next major revision and automatic notification of new versions. The registration fee is a very nominal $10 plus shipping for single users. You may register via Compuserve, by mail or fax (credit card orders only via fax). We also accept VISA and MasterCard. To register by mail or fax use the Order option from the Help menu. To register on Compuserve (no shipping charges) type GO SWREG and search on #1013. The registration fee will be charged to your Compuserve account.

AS A BONUS WHEN YOU REGISTER: If you register via the mail or fax (i.e. not on CompuServe) I will send you a certificate for a discount on a great collection of shareware on CD-ROM. This certificate entitles you to one issue of the 'JCSM Shareware Collection' for $9.95 plus shipping ($2 in the US, $3 in Canada, $5 elsewhere).  This is a great price on a great collection of shareware!

The prices for a network or multi user site version are as follows:

2 to   9 computers ..... at $8 each

10 to  24 computers ..... at $7 each

25 to  49 computers ..... at $6 each

50 to  99 computers ..... at $5 each

100 or more computers ..... $500 one time fee

A corporate site license order form and agreement is included in the archive as SITE.WRI.

Individuals, Shareware distributors and BBS operators may freely distribute PrintSwitch provided the following criteria are met:

ALL FILES THAT CAME WITH THE DISTRIBUTION DISKETTE OR ARCHIVE MUST REMAIN A PART OF THE PACKAGE.

Please see  Files Included With PrintSwitchfor a complete list.

PLEASE MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FILE NAME FOR DISTRIBUTION:   PSW18.ZIP.

To verify that you have the most recent version or if you have any questions please see How To Get A Message To The Author


Shareware
Shareware gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register.