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2COL.DOC
2col
Shareware Version 3.4
A Compressed Print Utility
Copyright 1992
by
ARCaine Technology
960 Neilson St
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 527-9859
All Rights Reserved
YE OLDE DISCLAIMER
This software and manual are sold "as is" and without warranties
as to performance or merchantability or any other warranties
whether expressed or implied. Because of the various hardware and
software environments into which this program may be put, no
warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is offered. The user
must assume the entire risk of using and evaluating this program.
Any liability of the seller will be limited exclusively to product
replacement or refund of purchase price.
Introduction
2col prints an ASCII text file in two columns,each up to 80
characters wide, on standard width paper. It eliminates
consecutive blank lines and prints at 20 characters/inch.
2col is designed to be extremely easy to use. The default settings
will accommodate most printing needs. On most 9-pin printers
you can print a document by simply typing: 2COL [filename] <enter>
For example, to print this manual type:2COL 2COL.DOC <enter>
On 24-pin printers you must also include -Q on the command line.
To see a demonstration of 2COL's many print modes you can
type: DEMO2COL [9 or 24] <enter>
2col is intended to greatly reduce the huge volume of paper that
results from printing reference manuals and text files. Regular
use of this program should cut your paper bill by 60 to 70
percent. It provides excellent readability (unlike other
compressed print programs) while compressing an average of
four pages of source material onto one side of a sheet of
paper. By using its even/odd alternate side print feature eight
pages of text can be printed using both sides of a page. Since the
normal draft mode of printing is used it is also much faster than
those programs which rely on nonstandard print modes.
By reducing the volume of paper, 2col also reduces storage
requirements and the bulk one has to carry around when traveling.
It can also save you money when faxing or mailing documents.
As a side benefit, many 2col users actually find it easier and
faster to read the compressed versions than the originals because
they can take in more words at one time without having to scan
across the page.
2col will optionally print in subscript mode - doubling the amount
of text contained on a single sheet to a total of sixteen pages -
with a significant loss in legibility and printing speed. This
mode is intended mainly for archival use not for documents that
will be read frequently.
This program will work on most Epson-compatible dot-matrix
printers which provide 17 characters/inch compressed printing but
is especially intended for newer printers which have a
compressed/elite mode (20 char/in) allowing two complete 80
character lines to be printed across the page. Printers which
support 20 char/inch include:KXP1180, KXP1124, FX86, 200GX,
LQ-series, etc. If you have a 17 char/inch printer see the
registration section below about obtaining a word-wrap utility.
Since most printers do not show the 20 char/inch mode on the front
panel, you should check the manual or just try printing with 2col.
If your printer supports 20 char/in but does not operate properly
with 2col, contact me, and I will let you know if it is possible
to provide you with an updated version that is compatible with
your printer.
IMPORTANT!
The 20 char/in mode on many printers cannot be accessed by
software if the DIP switches inside the printer are set for IBM
mode. The printer MUST be set for the Epson/Standard mode. 2col
will optionally supply the control characters to cause the full
IBM character set to print. Also, your printer should have the
auto linefeed switch turned off. If your printer has a front panel
pitch control, it should be set to program mode. On most printers
it is okay to set a specific font from the front panel as long as
the pitch is left in program mode.
Registration
I will keep improving the program if I know enough people are
finding it useful.
My registration policy is very flexible. The nominal fee is $20 US
If you don't feel you will get $20 worth of use out of 2COL, send
whatever it is worth to you. If you are impoverished and can't
afford to pay anything, enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope
and I will send you a registration.
This is not freeware or public domain. Shareware is simply a means
of marketing commercial software. You are required to register if
you intend to use this program after a reasonable trial period.
When registering, please tell me the version number you have, your
printer model, and where you obtained your copy of 2col.
Registration checks should be made payable to "Tony Caine".
2col should be registered for the maximum number of copies that
can be used simultaneously at your site. Site fees for commercial
users can be negotiated.
If you register for the full $20 fee and include a $3.95 Shipping
and Handling fee I will send you the latest versions of 2COL and
JETCOL (for lasers). JETCOL requires a separate registration fee
if you decide to use it after a trial period. I will also send a
shareware word wrap program (by another author) which can be used
to expand or contract the column width of documents before
printing. This is particularly useful for those with 17 char/inch
printers which cannot print two full 80 character columns. The
word wrap program requires a $10 registration fee if used past 30
days.
ATTENTION CURRENTLY REGISTERED USERS:
The new customized default settings required that I change over to
individualized registration numbers. This means that currently
registered users will need to upgrade ($10 fee) to use this new
version.
Registered version features
* Custom default settings
2COL's default settings can be modified by the user. This
eliminates the need for the user to enter a string of options
whenever they run the program. They need only enter the filename.
* Automargin
The automargin option is extremely useful for those who need to
punch holes for binding. 2col scans the entire document before
printing and, in effect, moves all the available "white space"
from the center (and, if necessary,from the right margin) of the
document to the left margin.
To get an idea of how Automargin operates, type: 2COL 2COL.DOC
<enter>. This will print with the default settings of 2col. Then
type: 2COL 2COL.DOC -K -U8 <enter>. This will print a one page
demo using automargin.
* Multiple document names
Multiple document names and wildcards can be entered on the
command line.
* Append
When specifying multiple documents to print, registered users
have the choice of starting each file at the beginning of a page
or treating all documents as one continuous file without breaks.
* Redirection of output
Registered users can choose to send the output to a disk file for
later printing in background (while running other programs) or
they can send to LPT2, COM1, COM2, etc.
* Pagefix
Prints a specified number of pages per column retaining original
line spacing and page breaks.
* The registration screen is eliminated, of course.
Terminology
Since several pages from the original source file are combined
onto a single page of printer output, there may be some confusion
about the word "page." We will always refer to the original
document pages as "source pages." What is actually printed will
simply be called "pages."
Usage:
2col [options] path\filename [options] [path\filename]...
Options (except -Yx) may be specified in any order before and/or
after the file name(s). Options MUST be separated from each other
by spaces and preceded by a "-". Upper and lower case are
interchangeable.
Options are defined as follows:
-Lxx = Each column will be xx lines long
-Cxx = No more than xx consecutive blank lines will be printed
-Sxx = Skip xx pages before starting to print
-O = Print only odd # pages
-E = Print only even # pages
-Wxx = column width (number of characters in each column)
-P = Pause before printing each page.
-N = Prints filename and page # at lower left corner
-D = Delimit each (source) page with a line and page #
-T = Truncate long lines instead of wrap.
-G = Enable full IBM graphics set.
-Fx = Put a margin of x blank lines at the top of each page.
-K = Print a one page demo in registered mode.
* -Mx = Set left margin.(CAUTION:READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING)*
-? = 2COL will ask for filenames to print.
-Q = 24-pin printer line spacing
? = (no dash) Prints help screen. Must be the only option.
*Options for registered users only*
-A = Append multiple files.
-Z = Route output to disk.
-Ux = Scans file before printing and sets margins automatically.
-Xx = Print x pages/column preserving page breaks & format
-Yx = Customize 2COL default settings.
When more than 102 lines/page requested,shifts to subscript
(half-height) mode. When column width is less than 69 chars,uses
compressed mode (17 char/in.) When column width is greater than
68 uses compressed/elite (20 char/in.)
Defaults: 80 characters/column;88 lines/page;1 consecutive blank
line; no pause before printing page; do not number pages;
wrap (not truncate) long lines;4 blank lines at top of
page.
Description of options
-Lxxx
Each column will contain xxx lines of data. Line spacing will
be automatically adjusted to approximately fill the page.
Characters will be normal (pica) height until more than 102
lines/column are specified; printer will then shift to
subscript mode allowing up to 220 lines/column. Default value
is 88.
-Cxx
Pages of text frequently contain many blank lines of data.
Experience has shown that most of these can be discarded
without sacrificing readability. This option specifies that
when there are more than xx consecutive blank lines, the
excess will be discarded. If you set xx=66, 2col will print
each page in its original format without discarding any blank
lines. The default value is 1.
-Sxx
This feature is useful if you have a paper jam or decide to
print part now and part later. Using this option will cause xx
pages to be skipped before printing begins. For example,
specifying "-S2" will cause printing to begin with page 3.
-O
This and the -E option allow you to print on both sides of
each sheet of paper. By specifying "-O", only the odd numbered
pages will be printed. When printing is complete,reload the
first page back into the printer with the blank side facing
the print head and rerun 2col using the -E option.
Alternatively, 2COL will ask you whether you want to print the
even pages after it has finished printing the odd. Respond "Y"
after the paper has been reloaded or type "X" to terminate.
-E
Prints only even numbered pages. When using this option after
the -O option be sure to shift the paper about 1/2 inch to the
right before starting to print, to allow space for hole
punching or other binding requirements.
-Wxx
This option specifies how wide each column will be. Wrapping
or truncating will begin at this position. It also determines
the print density. If xx is 68 or less, the printer will use
compressed mode (137 characters across the page). If xx is 69
or larger the printer will use compressed/elite (160
characters/line). If your printer does not support
compressed/elite and you try to use it, you will end up with a
mess. You should then specify xx as 68 and decide whether you
want to truncate long lines or wrap them. Since 2COL wraps
in mid-word you might want to obtain a shareware word wrapping
program. I can supply several when you register. See the
"registration" section of this document for details.
-P
Program will pause before printing each page. Hit any key to
print a page. This option is useful if you are feeding single
sheets to the printer.
-N
This will cause the filename and page number to be printed in
the lower left-hand corner of each sheet. To avoid confusion
when using the -S, -O and -E options the page numbering is not
reset for each document when multiple documents are specified
on the command line(registered version only).
-D
If you need to keep track of each source page, this option
will print a dashed line with a page number in the middle
whenever a form feed is encountered or after 66 lines of data.
Experience has shown that this option will be rarely used
because most documents either number their own pages or it is
just not important to keep track of original page breaks.
-T
Normally when lines longer than the specified column width are
encountered, 2col will wrap the data to the next line. If you
prefer to truncate or discard excess characters on a line, you
should invoke this option.
-G
Sends control codes to enable full IBM graphics set (ASCII
128-255). The graphics set includes line drawing characters
and foreign alphabets.
-Fx
2col will insert x blank lines at the top of each page before
printing. The default is 4.
-Mx
CAUTION: IMPROPER USE OF THIS OPTION WILL CAUSE YOUR PRINTER
TO PRINT PAST THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
This command sets the left margin x spaces from the edge of
the page. Default is 0. Use this option with caution! Most
standard width printers only have 160 print positions across
the page. If you insert spaces with a margin command, the
printer will wrap characters that go past the 160th print
position to the left side of the page, causing extra lines
to be inserted. If you use a left margin of 5, for example,
you might have to set the column width to -W77 to prevent
wraparound (this is only necessary if printable characters
would be pushed past the 160th column- blanks don't matter).
The easiest way to achieve a left margin without having to
worry about characters wrapping is to use the Automargin
option (-Ux) described below.
Given the limitations of standard width printers, it is
suggested that you permanently shift your paper several spaces
to the left. You can adjust your word processor margin
settings to compensate, so that normal printing will be
unaffected.
-K
Including this option on the command line allows any
registered option listed below to be used, but only for a
one page demo. This option allows you to explore the
options available to registered users.
-?
Instructs 2COL to ask for files to print once it is running.
You can specify files both on the command line and when 2COL
asks for filenames. Separate the file names with spaces. This
option is useful when 2COL is run from a menu or a Windows
icon.
-Q
Adjusts line spacing for 24-pin printers. If you have a 24-pin
printer and do not use this option, pages will print too long.
***Options below are only in the registered version of 2col***
-Yx
The -Y option allows you to modify 2COL's default settings.
This MUST always be the first option on the command line
whenever you use it.
Typing "2COL -Y1 <enter>" will cause 2COL to display all
current default settings.
Typing "2COL -Y2 [options....] <enter>" will cause 2COL to
permanently remember those options by modifying the 2COL.EXE
program itself. Your personal registration code MUST be one of
the options specified. All option settings not specified on the
command line will be reset to the standard defaults. The next
time you run 2COL the options you specified will automatically
be used.
For example, if you want to set the number of lines/page to
102 and print the page numbers at the bottom, you would type:
2COL -Y2 -L102 -N registration code# <enter>. The next time
you type 2COL [filename] <enter> It would be as though you had
typed: 2COL -L102 -N registration code [filename].
If there are several different option profiles you wish to
use, you can create different copies of 2COL.EXE with
different names, such as 2COL1.EXE, 2COL2.EXE, etc. The -Y2
option only modifies the EXE file having the same name and
path that you type on the command line.
All defaults with an 'x' value can be temporarily overridden
with a different value on the commmand line. Any option
without an 'x' value can be activated from the command line.
To temporarily deactivate an option set as a permanent
default, type a minus after the option. For example, to
temporarily deactivate the N option, you would put -N- on the
command line: 2COL -N- [filename]
THIS FUNCTION WILL NOT WORK ON .EXE FILES THAT HAVE BEEN
COMPRESSED WITH PKLITE. You must first decompress, use the -Y2
option and then recompress.
-A
When multiple files are specified on the command line
(registered version only) you have the option of either
starting a new page for each file (default) or appending them
as though they were one continuous file. The -A option causes
them to be appended.
-Ux
The aUtomargin function allows you to obtain as much margin as
possible according to the format of the document. 2col scans
the entire document before printing and adjusts the column
width to gain as much space on the print line as possible.
The space obtained is allocated to the left margin until the x
value you entered is reached. The remaining space, if any, is
then added to the right margin.
If you have specified the -E option (to print on the reverse
side of the page), the first available space is used to create
a right margin (for binding) rather than a left margin.
-Zfilename
Allows output to be routed to a file instead of to the
printer. The file can then be printed in background while
running other programs. For example, to send output to a file
called PRINT.TXT, you should include -ZPRINT.TXT on the
command line.If PRINT.TXT does not exist, it will be created.
If PRINT.TXT already exists, 2col output will be appended to
the end of the file. This command is only active in the
registered version of 2col. This option can also be used to
redirect output to LPT2, COM1, COM2, etc.
-Xx
Prints exactly x pages in each column preserving original page
breaks and not suppressing consecutive blank lines. Thus the
original page formatting is maintained. Allowed range of x
is 1-3.
-X option page formats:
x=1 x=2 x=3
111 222 111 333 111 444
111 222 111 333 111 444
111 222 111 333
111 222 222 555
111 222 222 555
111 222 222 444
111 222 222 444 333 666
111 222 222 444 333 666
Examples:
2COL 2COL.DOC -L102 <enter> will print 102 lines/column
2COL 2COL.DOC -L102 -N will print 102 lines/column and number pages.
2COL 2COL.DOC -G -N will number pages and enable IBM graphics set.
Using 2COL with a word processor
2COL will not work with most word processor documents in their
original form; but most word processors have what is called an
ASCII output or DOS output mode which 2COL will work with.
For example, with WordPerfect, you can create a 2COL usable
file with the sequence: Control-F5,1,Save.
Distribution
Permission is hereby given to copy and distribute this program
as long as no fee other than a minimal ( <$10 ) handling cost is
charged. It must be made clear to the buyer that this is only a
handling charge and not a registration fee.Please include all
files in their original unmodified form when distributing this
program. Permission to distribute may be revoked by the author
at any time for any reason.
YOU MUST NOT DISTRIBUTE ANY COPY WHICH HAS BEEN BRANDED WITH
A REGISTRATION CODE. A program can be unbranded by typing
2COL -Y2 <enter>.
-Tony Caine-
GEnie mail:A.CAINE
REGISTER.DOC
2COL34 REGISTRATION
Due to popular request, I am now providing a registration form to make
life easier for those wishing to register. I resisted doing this in the past
because I enjoyed receiving and responding to the free form registrations that
came with comments and other personal notes. I encourage everyone not to treat
this document in too businesslike a fashion.Feel free to put suggestions,
messages, drawings, your dog's pawprint, or whatever you wish at the bottom of
the page :-)
The nominal registration fee of 2COL is $20 US. The registration fee is on a
sliding scale. Read 2COL.DOC and the opening screen of 2COL to get a better idea
of what this means. If in doubt, just pay $20. You can't go wrong by doing that.
If you want to receive the latest version of 2COL, you must register for the
full $20 and also include a Shipping and Handling fee of $3.95.
The upgrade fee for curently registered users is $10.
Name______________________________________
Address___________________________________
Address___________________________________
City,State,Zip____________________________
Phone_____________________________________
I obtained 2COL from___________________________
My printer is a ___________________________
Number of copies of 2COL_________ X Reg. Fee$__________ =$_____________
Please register for the maximum number of copies that can be used simultaneously
at your site. In other words, treat it like a book.
Make check payable to Tony Caine and mail to:
ARCaine Technology
960 Neilson Street
Albany, CA 94706
Thank you for registering 2COL.
This is where you get to put notes, comments, whatever.
(use other side if necessary)
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JETCOL.DOC
JETCOL
Shareware Version 1.5
A Compressed Print Utility
Copyright 1992
by
ARCaine Technology
960 Neilson St
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 527-9859
All Rights Reserved
YE OLDE DISCLAIMER
This software and manual are sold "as is" and without warranties
as to performance or merchantability or any other warranties
whether expressed or implied. Because of the various hardware and
software environments into which this program may be put, no
warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is offered. The user
must assume the entire risk of using and evaluating this program.
Any liability of the seller will be limited exclusively to product
replacement or refund of purchase price.
Introduction
JETCOL prints two columns, each up to ninety characters wide, on
laser printers in portrait mode. It is intended to greatly
reduce the huge volume of paper that results from printing
reference material (such as shareware manuals), word processing
drafts and text files. Regular use of this program should cut your
paper bill by 60 or 70 percent. It can also save you money when
faxing or mailing documents.
JETCOL has been designed to be very easy to use. Its default
settings should cover most printing needs. To print a document you
simply type:JETCOL filename <enter>. For example, to print the
manual type:JETCOL JETCOL.DOC <enter>.
It provides better readability than other compressed print
programs because it normally ignores page breaks and eliminates
consecutive blank lines (at your option).By eliminating
more unnecessary white space on the page JETCOL can use a
larger,more readable, type face while printing the same number of
average pages/sheet as other compressed print programs. It is
designed to take maximum advantage of laserjet features to further
enhance readability. JETCOL will print anywhere from two to ten
pages of source material on one side of a sheet of paper. By using
its even/odd alternate side print feature four to twenty pages of
text can be printed using both sides of a page.
By reducing the volume of paper, JETCOL also reduces storage
requirements and the bulk one has to carry around when traveling.
As a side benefit, many JETCOL users actually find it easier and
faster to read the compressed versions than the originals because
they can take in more words at one time without having to scan
across the page.
JETCOL has been tested on several brands and models of laser
printers. If you run into difficulty with your model, please let
me know and I will try to provide a version that is compatible
with your printer.
Eight different font sizes have been specially designed for
JETCOL. These fonts are automatically selected and downloaded
according to the degree of compression requested when you specify
the number of lines each column should contain with the -Lxx
option (anywhere from 50 to 240).Also at the user's option JETCOL
will override its automatic font selection and pick either a
larger or smaller font for a given line spacing to provide either
more or less white space between lines.
The font is nominally pitched at 21.5 characters/inch to allow
adequate space for a left margin and two 80 character columns.
When either a smaller margin is specified (-Mx) or the number of
characters/column is reduced (-Wx) the character spacing is
automatically expanded for further readability. The default margin
is nine spaces and the default column width is 80 characters.
Some users have said that they would prefer a thinner font for
JETCOL. I have provided a new thin font in the two most often used
sizes: Fonts 6 and 7.
A demo mode (-K) is now available to help you explore the
registered features. The demo mode will activate all registered
features but will only print one page. By running the file
DEMOJET.BAT you will see examples of the many possible printing
modes of JETCOL.
JETCOL may be executed via a path statement but all font files
must be located in the same sub-directory as JETCOL.EXE if they
are to be found by the program when it comes time to download
them.
Suitability
Compressed print programs are not for everyone. You should
carefully explore how much compression you are comfortable with
before eyestrain becomes a problem. The greater degrees of
compresssion are intended more for archival use than for documents
which will be frequently read.
This program should run on any PC compatible computer with at
least 256K of memory.
Registration
I will keep improving the program if I know enough people are
finding it useful.
My registration policy is very flexible. The nominal fee is $30 US
If you don't feel you will get $30 worth of use out of the
program,then send whatever it is worth to you. If you wish to
receive the latest version along with your registration you must
register for the full amount.
This is not freeware or public domain. Shareware is simply a
distribution method for commercial software. You are required to
register if you intend to use this program after a reasonable
trial period.
The registered version of JETCOL permits multiple document names
and wildcards to be used on the command line and eliminates the
registration screen. It allows output to be directed to a file
instead of the printer. It also allows the automatic font
selection to be overridden to customize the document appearance to
your taste as well as selection of thinner fonts. The standard
registered version comes with 2 thin fonts and 8 regular fonts.
The registered version also allows customizing of default
settings.
Please tell me the version number you have when registering and
where you obtained your copy of JETCOL. Registration checks should
be made payable to "Tony Caine". JETCOL should be registered for
the number of copies that can be used simultaneously. In other
words, treat it like a book.
Site fees for commercial users can be negotiated.
JETCOL comes with a full money-back guarantee.
ATTENTION CURRENTLY REGISTERED USERS:
The customized default settings required that I change over to
individualized registration numbers. This means that currently
registered users will need to upgrade ($15 fee) to use this new
version.
Registered version features
Most of these features are activated by the (-K) demo mode option.
*Custom default settings
JETCOL's default settings can be modified by the user. This
eliminates the need for the user to enter a string of options
whenever they run the program. They need only enter the filename.
* Automargin
The automargin option significantly improves the readability and
appearance of your document. It scans the entire document before
printing, determines how much blank space there is and expands
the lines to utilize this wasted space. The result is a less
crowded, easier to read document.
To get an idea of what the automargin does, first type: JETCOL
JETCOL.DOC <enter>. This prints with the default settings which
are designed to accommodate any documents up to 80 characters
wide. Next type: JETCOL JETCOL.DOC -K -U9 <enter>. Compare the
two printouts for readability and appearance.
*Fixpage
Prints an exact number of pages/column. Original pagebreaks and
formatting retained.
*Biasfont
Modify font selection process to give you either more or less
white space between lines.
*Thinfont
Selects a thinner (less bold) font.
* Multiple document names
Multiple document names and wildcards can be entered on the
command line.
* Append
When specifying multiple documents to print, registered users
have the choice of starting each file at the beginning of a page
or treating all documents as one continuous file without breaks.
* Redirection of output
Registered users can choose to send the output to a disk file for
later printing in background (while running other programs) or
send to LPT2, COM1, COM2, etc.
* The registration screen is eliminated, of course.
Terminology
Since several pages from the original source file are combined
onto a single page of printer output, there may be some confusion
about the word "page." We will always refer to the original
document pages as "source pages." What is actually printed will
simply be called "pages."
Usage:
JETCOL [options] path\filename [options] [path\filename]...
Options may be specified in any order before and/or after the file
name(s). Options must be separated from each other by spaces and
preceded by a "-". Upper and lower case are interchangeable. Each
option, no matter where it is located, will affect the printing of
all files equally.
Options are defined as follows:
-Lxx = Each column will be xx lines long
-Cxx = No more than xx consecutive blank lines will be printed
-Sxx = Skip xx pages before starting to print
-O = Print only odd # pages
-E = Print only even # pages
-Wxx = column width (number of characters in each column)
-P = Pause before printing each page.
-N = Prints filename and page # at lower left corner
-D = Delimit each (source) page with a line and page #
-T = Truncate long lines instead of wrap.
-Fx = Put a margin of x blank lines at the top of each page.
-Mx = Set left margin x spaces from the edge.
-Rx = Create a right margin of x spaces.
-K = Activates registered options for a one page demo.
-? = JETCOL will ask for filenames to print
? = (no dash) Prints help screen. Must be the only option.
***Options below are available in the registered version only***
-A = Append multiple files.
-Z = Route output to disk or another port.
-Bx = Biases font selection toward larger or smaller fonts.
-Ux = Automatic margin and column width adjustment.
-Xx = Print an exact number of pages/column keeping page breaks.
-H = Select a thin (light) font
-Yx = Customize default settings
Defaults: 80 characters/column;96 lines/page;1 consecutive blank
line; no pause before printing page; do not number pages;
wrap (not truncate) long lines;4 blank lines at top of
page.
Description of options
-Lxxx
Each column will contain xxx lines of data. Line spacing will
be automatically adjusted to fill the page. As more lines per
page are requested smaller fonts are automatically selected.
-Cxx
Pages of text frequently contain many blank lines of data.
Experience has shown that most of these can be discarded
without sacrificing readability. This option specifies that
when there are more than xx consecutive blank lines, the
excess will be discarded. The default value is 1.
-Sxx
This feature is useful if you have a paper jam or decide to
print part now and part later. Using this option will cause xx
pages to be skipped before printing begins. For example,
specifying "-S2" will cause printing to begin with page 3.
-O
This and the -E option allow you to print on both sides of
each sheet of paper. By specifying "-O", only the odd numbered
pages will be printed. When printing is complete,reload the
paper back into the feeder so that it will print on the blank
side and rerun JETCOL using the -E option.
Alternatively, JETCOL will ask you whether you want to print
even pages after it has finished printing the odd. Respond "Y"
after the paper has been reloaded or type "X" to terminate.
-E
Prints only even numbered pages. When using this option after
the -O option be sure to use a left margin setting of 0 to
allow space for hole punching or other binding requirements on
the right side of the sheet (this adjustment is made
automatically when using the automargin option).
-Wxx
This option specifies how many characters will print across
each column. Wrapping or truncating will begin at this
position. It also determines the print pitch. The more
characters/column you specify the smaller the space between
characters.
-P
Program will pause before printing each page. Hit any key to
print a page. This option is useful if you are feeding single
sheets to the printer.
-N
This will cause the filename and page number to be printed in
the lower left-hand corner of each sheet. To avoid confusion
when using the -S, -O and -E options the page numbering is not
reset for each document when multiple documents are specified
on the command line(registered version only).
-D
If you need to keep track of each source page, this option
will print a dashed line with a page number in the middle
whenever a form feed is encountered or after 66 lines of data.
Experience has shown that this option will be rarely used
because most documents either number their own pages or it is
just not important to keep track of original page breaks.
-T
Normally when lines longer than the specified column width are
encountered,JETCOL will wrap the data to the next line. If you
prefer to truncate or discard excess characters on a line, you
should invoke this option.
-Fx
JETCOL will insert x blank lines at the top of each page
before printing. The default is 4.
-Mx
This command sets the left margin x spaces from the edge of
the page. Default is 9. This option also affects print pitch.
The wider the margin you request the more crowded the
characters will be on the page.
-Rx
Creates a right margin x spaces wide (in addition to the 1/3"
non-printing area already on right side).Default is 0.
-?
Instructs JETCOL to ask for files to print once it is running.
You can specify files both on the command line and when 2COL
asks for filenames. Separate the file names with spaces. This
option is useful when JETCOL is run from a menu or a Windows
icon.
***Options below are active only in the registered version***
-A
When multiple files are specified on the command line
(registered version only) you have the option of either
starting a new page for each file (default) or appending them
as though they were one continuous file. The -A option causes
them to be appended.
-Zfilename
Allows output to be routed to a file instead of to the
printer. The file can then be printed in background while
running other programs. For example, to send output to a file
called PRINT.TXT, you should include -ZPRINT.TXT on the
command line.If PRINT.TXT does not exist, it will be created.
If PRINT.TXT already exists, JETCOL output will be appended to
the end of the file. This command is only active in the
registered version of JETCOL. This option can also be used to
redirect output to LPT2, COM1, COM2, etc.
-Bx
This option biases the font selection to pick either a larger
or smaller font than would ordinarily chosen by JETCOL.
Setting x to 1 picks the next larger font. If x is set to -1,
it picks the next smaller font. If x is set to 2, it will skip
two font sizes larger, and so on. This option is active for
registered users only. Examples: -B1,-B2,-B-1,-B-2...etc. (do
not insert any spaces).(registered version only)
-Ux
X is the number of left margin spaces you request. JETCOL
scans the entire document to be printed to determine its
formatting. Leading blanks in the document are taken into
account to give you the exact left margin you requested.
Column width is adjusted to accommodate the widest line
in the document. The result is that lines are fully spread
across the page and character spacing is maximized for best
readability. (registered version only)
The automargin option automatically puts the margin you
requested on the right side of the page (for binding) if you
are printing with the -E option (on the reverse side of the
page.)
-H
Selects a light (thin) font instead of the standard font. If
the thin font in the required size is not available the
regular, bolder, font is substituted. The only thin fonts
supplied with the standard registered version are sizes 6 and
7.(registered version only)
-Xx
Prints exactly x pages/column retaining original formatting
and page breaks. The value of x may be from 1 to 3.(registered
version only)
-Yx
The -Y option allows you to modify JETCOL's default settings.
This MUST always be the first option on the command line
whenever you use it.
Typing "JETCOL -Y1 <enter>" will cause JETCOL to display all
current default settings.
Typing "JETCOL -Y2 [options....] <enter>" will cause JETCOL to
permanently remember those options by modifying the JETCOL.EXE
program itself. Your personal registration code MUST be one of
the options specified. All option settings not specified on
the command line will be reset to the standard defaults. The
next time you run JETCOL the options you specified will
automatically be used.
For example, if you want to set the number of lines/page to
102 and print the page numbers at the bottom, you would type:
JETCOL -Y2 -L102 -N registration code# <enter>. The next time
you type JETCOL [filename] <enter> It would be as though you
had typed: JETCOL -L102 -N registration code# [filename].
If there are several different option profiles you wish to
use, you can create different copies of JETCOL.EXE with
different names, such as JETCOL1.EXE, JETCOL2.EXE, etc. The
-Y2 option only modifies the EXE file having the same name and
path that you type on the command line.
All defaults with an 'x' value can be temporarily overridden
with a different value on the commmand line. Any option
without an 'x' value can be activated from the command line.
To temporarily deactivate an option set as a permanent
default, type a minus after the option. For example, to
temporarily deactivate the N option, you would put -N- on the
command line: JETCOL -N- [filename]
THIS FUNCTION WILL NOT WORK ON .EXE FILES THAT HAVE BEEN
COMPRESSED WITH PKLITE. You must first decompress, use the -Y2
option and then recompress.
Using JETCOL with a word processor
JETCOL will not work with most word processor documents in their
original form; but most word processors have what is called an
ASCII output or DOS output mode which JETCOL will work with.
For example, with WordPerfect, you can create a JETCOL usable
file with the sequence: Control-F5,1,Save.
Distribution
Permission is hereby given to copy and distribute this program
as long as no fee other than a minimal ( <$10 ) handling cost is
charged. It must be made clear to the buyer that this is only a
handling charge and not a registration fee.Please include all
files in their original unmodified form when distributing this
program. Permission to distribute may be revoked by the author
at any time for any reason.
YOU MUST NOT DISTRIBUTE ANY COPY WHICH HAS BEEN BRANDED WITH
A REGISTRATION CODE. A program can be unbranded by typing
JETCOL -Y2 <enter>.
-Tony Caine-
GEnie mail:A.CAINE
REGISTER.DOC
JETCOL REGISTRATION
Due to popular request, I am now providing a registration form to make to make
life easier for those wishing to register. I resisted doing this in the past
because I enjoyed receiving and responding to the free form registrations that
came with comments and other personal notes. I encourage everyone not to treat
this document in too businesslike a fashion. Feel free to put suggestions,
messages, drawings, your dog's pawprint, or whatever you wish at the bottom of
the page :-)
The registration fee of JETCOL is $30 in quantities less than five. Please
register according to the number of computers that JETCOL can run on
simultaneously at your site.
The upgrade fee for currently registered users is $15.
Name______________________________________
Address___________________________________
Address___________________________________
City,State,Zip____________________________
Phone_____________________________________
I got my copy of JETCOL from________________________
Number of copies of JETCOL_________ X Reg. Fee$__________ =$_____________
Make check payable to Tony Caine and mail to:
ARCaine Technology
960 Neilson Street
Albany, CA 94706
Thank you for registering JETCOL.
This is where you get to put notes, comments, whatever:
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