This function will return true if Printer 0 is online.  If you want to
check a different printer number, add a Word parameter (b) and then 
change the MOV DX, 00H to MOV DX, b.  I haven't tried using a different
printer number but **theoretically** it should work.

I also admit to being a novice BASM user.  So far this has worked on my
system returning the correct value for CheckOnLine based on the printer's
status, but don't trust my work.  Try it out yourself and let me know if 
I messed this up!


Function CheckOnline : Boolean; Assembler;    {Requires TP 6.0 BASM}

ASM
   MOV      AH, 02H     {Int 17,  Service 2 for printer status}
   MOV      AL, 00H     {just playing it safe, probably not needed}
   MOV      DX, 00H     {printer 0}
   INT      17H
   MOV      AL, 00H     {set checkonline false}
   TEST     AH, 10H     {if bit 4 is set z flag=0, if not z flag=1}
   JZ       @No         {leave function false if z flag is set}
   INC      AL
   @No:
END;

Don Bibb
CIS ID# 70244, 3236
8/24/91