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*                             PsSend 1.2                              *
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*         Copyright (C) 1989 by O.J. Simon, Graz, Austia              *
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1.) What is PsSend used for ?
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This program is used for sending PostScript (tm) files to a printer
which is connected to a PC via a serial interface.


2.) What are it's advantages ?
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    a) It sends these files with up to 57600 Baud.
    b) It sends ordinary PS files as well as Adobe's encrypted
       font files.
    c) It supports XON/XOFF protocoll.
    d) It informs the user how many pages have been printed.


3.) How is PsSend used ?
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    a) Use "Print do Disk" in your application program to create a
       PostScript (tm) file (don't print directly to the COM port).
    b) Leave the application program.
    c) Connect your printer.
    d) Run PsSend.


4.) What are the command line options for PsSend ?
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PSSEND [d:][path] fname [/D] [/P]

d: . . . . . Drive where the PostScript (tm) file is located
path . . . . Path where the PostScript (tm) file is located
fname  . . . Name of the PostScript (tm) file
/D . . . . . Display when XON/XOFF is received
/P . . . . . Don't display how many pages have been printed
/Cn  . . . . Use COM port n (n = 1 or 2)
/Xnnn  . . . Send with nnn baud (n = 1200 to 57600)
/Bn  . . . . Send with n data bits (n = 7 or 8)
/An  . . . . Send with n parity (n = E, O or N)
/Sn  . . . . Send with n stop bits (n = 1 or 2)

Separate all "/" options by a space !!!

Examples :

C:\>pssend *.pfb 

   Send all files with extension "pfb" to COM1: with 57600 baud, 
   8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit 
   (PsSend's DEFAULT communication parameters)

C:\>pssend applaser.ini /C2 /X9600 /P

   Send the file "APPLASER.INI" to COM2: with 9600 baud, 8 data bits,
   no parity, 1 stop bit and don't display the pagecount info.


5.) What is wrong when PsSend hangs ?
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Propably, you have set the wrong port/speed/parity options.
If "/P" is not used, PsSend always tries to get the current pagecount
from your printer. If the communication parameters are not set correctly,
it will wait for this information until doomsday.
Please refer to your printer manual how to set the printers communication
parameters or use the "FAST.BAT" and "SLOW.BAT" programs supplied together
with PsSend.


6.) What is "FAST.BAT" used for ?
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This program sets your Printer to 57600 Baud, no parity, 8 data bits,
1 stop bit (PsSend's default communication parameters). It assumes that 
before it is used the printer was set to 9600 Baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 
1 stop bit.


7.) What is "SLOW.BAT" used for ?
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This program sets your Printer to 9600 Baud, no parity, 8 data bits,
1 stop bit. It assumes that before it is used the printer was set to 
57600 Baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.


8.) What can you do if you have any problems using PsSend ?
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If you are a CompuServe (tm) subscriber, send an EasyPlex (tm) message to:

                Otto J. Simon
                73257,2601

Otherwise send a FAX or a letter to:

                Otto J. Simon 
                28, Neutorgasse
                Graz, 8010
                Austria / Europe
                (01143) 316-813-824


9.) How is PsSend copyrighted ?
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     a) You can use this program for 2 weeks free of charge.

     b) Send US$ 10.- to the address shown above if you continue to use
        the program (see order form in "ORDER.TXT").

     c) You can give this program to anyone you like without having to 
        pay any charge.

     d) PsSend MUST NOT BE CHANGED OR SOLD by anyone except the author.


10.) Important Technical information
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Changing the communication parameters of some PostScript (tm) printers too
often (i.e. several thousand times) may cause the printer's memory to
crash (see your printer manual).
With the Apple (tm) Laserwriter NTX you can change the communication 
parameters as often as you like (not so with the NT).


11.) Trademarks
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Apple is a registrated trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
CompuServe is a registzrated trademark of CompuServe Inc.
EasyPlex is a registzrated trademark of CompuServe Inc.
PostScript is a registrated trademark of Adobe Systems Inc.