-------------------------------------------- T2PS v1.0 --- Text To PostScript Converter ---- Copyright 1993 A.N.D. Technologies ---- -------------------------------------------- -------- OVERVIEW -------- T2PS is a TSR which converts ASCII text into PostScript in real time. Many programs such as editors, databases, and old spreadsheets only support plain text printer output. T2PS intercepts Int 17 printer BIOS calls and converts text output to PostScript on the fly. T2PS will not work with programs which bypass the BIOS and print directly to the hardware port. PostScript is a trademark of Adobe, Inc. -------- FEATURES -------- T2PS requires 6.8K of RAM, and may be unloaded. T2PS uses the Courier font, and you may set the font size, tab size, all four margins, page orientation, and the desired LPT port. You may also find out and change T2PS's current settings once it is loaded. T2PS supports the extended IBM character set, including the European, Greek, and line/box characters, but not control codes, ie. those with a value less than 32 (hex 20) are printed as blanks. T2PS will not convert print data if it is already PostScript; however, it must have the standard PostScript identifier "%!" at the beginning. T2PS wraps characters which extend beyond the right margin around to the next line. -------------------- COMMAND LINE OPTIONS -------------------- If T2PS is already loaded, just type T2PS to find the current settings. You may also change one or more settings without affecting any of the others. O=L Landscape Orientation O=P Portrait Orientation L=X LPT port where X=1,2,3 T=X Tabsize F=X Fontsize in points (1/72") U Uninstall TI=X TImeout value in seconds ? Help MT=X Top Margin (points) MB=X Bottom Margin (points) ML=X Left Margin (points) MR=X Right Margin (points) ------------------------------------------ O=L Landscape Orientation (11" x 8 1/2") O=P Portrait Orientation (8 1/2" x 11") ------------------------------------------ Default=Portrait For smaller paper sizes, make sure that the right or bottom margin is large enough. ---------------------------- L=X LPT port where X=1,2,3 ---------------------------- Default=LPT1 ------------- T=X Tabsize ------------- Default=5 spaces Permissible values are from 1 to 20. This may be an important value; if the tab settings in your document are different from those in T2PS, your columns may not line up correctly. T2PS will line up tab columns in documents. -------------- F=X Fontsize -------------- T2PS uses the Courier font. Default=11 pt. Permissible values are from 3 to 99. --------------- U Uninstall --------------- Removes T2PS from memory. ------------------- MT=X Top Margin MB=X Bottom Margin ML=X Left Margin MR=X Right Margin ------------------- Default=36 Margins are measured in points, like fonts. 1 point=1/72 inch. For metric, figure it out! ------------------------------ TI=X TImeout value in seconds ------------------------------ Default=5 seconds This value specifies the time T2PS should wait after the last byte of a print job is sent in order to end the associated PostScript job. If the software you are using pauses for longer than this time while sending print data, you will end up with a broken up printout. If you are capturing print data to a network printer, then this value should be less than the network print capture timeout setting. If you are printing directly to a PostScript printer, then this value should be less than the job timeout setting on the printer's control panel. ------- WARNING ------- There may be problems (but not necessarily) with T2PS (ie. system hang or 386 memory manager exception) if the selected device is used for file I/O. Examples: Application is set up to print to file; filename=LPT1 COPY AUTOEXEC.BAT PRN ECHO HELLO>LPT2 ------ NOTICE ------ T2PS is distributed as is, with no warranty implied or otherwise. If you distribute T2PS, you may not charge anything for it, other than any distribution costs you may incur. If you do so, please distribute it in the zip file T2PS10.ZIP, including the files T2PS.EXE and T2PS.TXT. ---------------- REGISTERING T2PS ---------------- A lot of time and testing went into T2PS. The unregistered version has all the same features as the registered version. When you first load T2PS, you will encounter an "Unregistered version" notice. This does not occur once you register. The price: $25 US for 1 license $125 for a site license $40 for a 1 license T2PS/PSPS bundle (see below for PSPS) $200 for a T2PS/PSPS site license If you are registering from outside the US, please make sure your payment is cashable at a US bank so that there are no conversion fees. Credit cards are not accepted at this time although they may be in the future. Registering over CompuServe is also a future possibility. After you register, you will be sent a new version by E-Mail. If you require a diskette to be mailed, please include an extra $5 inconvenience charge. Please send payments to: A.N.D. Technologies P.O. Box 64811 Los Angeles, CA 90064 USA Please include your name, company, mailing address, E-Mail address(es), and how you found out about T2PS. ----------------- TECHNICAL SUPPORT ----------------- Most communication is done by E-Mail, which is always monitored. Please feel free to leave questions and comments at: Compuserve - 71011,3570 Internet - 71011.3570@compuserve.com Phone - (213) 848-9345 FAX - Available (contact A.N.D. first) In order to keep the software inexpensive, it's highly unlikely that long-distance phone calls will be returned. However, the best times to catch a live person at the other end are weekdays at 9 AM Pacific time. ---------------------------------------- WHERE TO FIND THE LATEST VERSION OF T2PS ---------------------------------------- On CompuServe: in IBMHW:Printers On Internet: at the archive Simtel20 in the directory wsmr-simtel20.army.mil wuarchive.wustl.edu nic.switch.ch nic.funet.fi src.doc.ic.ac rana.cc.deak.oz.au T2PS - Copyright (c) 1993 A.N.D. Technologies ------------------------------------- OTHER SOFTWARE BY A.N.D. TECHNOLOGIES ------------------------------------- PCOUNTER 2.2 - A PAGE COUNTING PRINT SERVER FOR NOVELL NETWORKS Features: PostScript and HP LaserJet page counting; fast printing - including baud rates up to 112K baud; Text to PostScript conversion; user accounting; support for networked printers; simple configuration; and more! PSPS 2.0 - A POSTSCRIPT PRINTSCREEN UTILITY Features: Support for text and graphics modes on MDA, CGA, Herc, EGA, MCGA, VGA, and Super VGA adaptors. Monochrome, reverse monochrome, grayscale, and color PostScript modes. Optionally print to LPT port or Encapsulated PostScript File for integration into other documents. 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