				TYPE WRITE 1.0

	This program is a full featured evaluation copy. There has been no
attempt to cripple the program in any manner.  If you like the program, then
please fill out the enclosed order form (ORDERFRM.TXT) and mail $10.00 (or
$5.00 and a diskette) for each copy of TYPE WRITE you wish to purchase to the 
following address:

			Jimmy Ball
			68 East Marion Street
			Pontotoc, MS   38863

In return, I will send you the following: 
    1) a non-promotional version of the program with documentation,
    2) command line options for quick entry & monochrome option, and 
    3) a paper form feed option when exiting the typing screen.

##### TYPE WRITE is a software product COPYRIGHTED & OWNED by Jimmy Ball. #####

  DISCLAIMER:  IN NO EVENT WILL JIMMY BALL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR 
INDIRECT, ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE.  THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT 
LIMITED TO SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES.

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What is TYPE WRITE?
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	TYPE WRITE 1.0 was originally designed to provide PC users with an
alternative to purchasing a typewriter for filling out forms, envelopes, etc.
when using a printer that is NOT a laserprinter (i.e. Daisy Wheel, Dot Matrix).
The program was designed to print a character as the user typed a letter --
just like a typewriter.  I even included a BELL sound after column 70!  As
the program expanded other features were added such as
		
		1) File saving utilites,
		2) Character at a time printing & Line at a time printing,
		3) Uses for envelopes, letter paper, and legal paper, &
		4) 3D Menus.

So here it is.  Please read the instructions on installation and the brief
version of the documentation below.


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Computer Requirements for using TYPE WRITE 1.0.
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	Dos Version:			 No Known Limitation
	Memory Requirements:		 Less than  60K
	Hard Disk Requirements:		 Less than 100K 
	Printer Type:			 Dot Matrix 
 	                          	 Bubble Jet
					 Daisy Wheel


	FILES INCLUDED:

  		      TW.EXE	TYPE WRITE 1.0 program
	          README.EXE	readme program
		  README.TXT	The text README.EXE displays
		ORDERFRM.TXT	TYPE WRITE 1.0 order form
		  SAMPLE.LET    A sample TYPE WRITE letter 
		  SAMPLE.ENV    A sample TYPE WRITE envelope
	         INSTALL.EXE	Install program

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Instructions for installing TYPE WRITE 1.0


	1) Make sure you have all the files listed above.
	
	2) If you do not have a hard disk, it is already installed!
	   You can start using type write immediately from the floppy
	   diskette (i.e., the program's installation disk). 

	3) If you have a hard disk & you wish to install TYPE WRITE on the
           hard disk, simply type the following at the Dos prompt: 
			
			A:
			INSTALL 

	   where A is the floppy diskette drive where TYPE WRITE is located.
	   Answer the questions.  If unsure about the question, hit <ENTER>. 
	   After installation, you will be told if the installation was 
	   succesfull or not and then what to do.


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Brief Instruction Manual

	To run the program type 'TW' at the Dos prompt (without quotes).

	The main menu has three options.  Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move
to the selection and then type <ENTER> to select OR simply type the number
in front of the option.  The options are discussed briefly below:

	1. TYPE WRITE

	   In the File Selection Menu do one of three things:
		1) Type 'c' or <ESC> to Cancel.
		2) Type 'n' to create new document.
		   Then use UP/DOWN arrows to highlight page size &
		   hit <ENTER> to select {Hit <ESC> to go back}.
		3) Use UP/DOWN arrow keys to browse file menu to find
		   needed file.  To Change Drive or Directory or Select
	           a file, type 'o' or <ENTER>.
	   (NOTE: The only files displayed will be TYPE WRITE files.)

	   After you have chosen Open to edit a file or New to create a new
	   file, you will enter the Type Write screen.

	   If you chose to create a new document and to print after every 
	   character, then, after every key you hit,  the key will appear 
	   on the printer paper at the print head position unless the key you
	   hit was an illegal key.  In that case, a error sound should be
	   heard and the computer and printer will do nothing. Illegal keys
	   are all function keys.
		
	   If you chose to print after every Line or Open a TYPE WRITE file,
	   then the following keys are active.

			All normal keys used in typing
			<DELETE> - Delete character
			<ESC> - when done
			<INSERT> - to enter INSERT mode {BIG CURSOR MODE}
			LEFT/RIGHT{arrow} -to move within already present text
			<TAB> -to tab {must be in INSERT mode to extend a line}
		        <ENTER> - To print entire line.

	   After the document has been typed, Hit <ESC>.  Then answer the
	   questions to save file, return to document, etc.

	2. PRINTER SETUP
	   
	   In the Printer Selection Menu do one of two things:

		1) Type 'c' to Cancel.
		2) Use UP/DOWN arrow keys to browse printer menu to find
		   the printer that you are using or a compatible printer.
		   To select a printer type 's' or <ENTER>.
		   {NOTE: The only printers listed are the printers that
		   were tried and passed my specs successfully.  If yours
		   is not listed, try a compatible printer from the list.
		   If none of the printers work, don't give up!  You can
		   contact me & I may be able to help.  I plan to continue 
		   adding printers to the list as I am able to test them.}

		   Afterwards, select the port the printer is attached to by
	           moving with the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight your choice
		   and typing <ENTER> when your choice is highlighted (In
		   most cases, your choice should be LPT1).

	          
	3. EXIT PROGRAM

	   Does what is says.

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	You need to know that ...

		1) Pica (i.e., 10 Pitch, 10 cpi) is the best character size
		   because it is the only character size that the screen and
		   paper output match letter for letter.  That is, in Pica,
		   5 inches from the left of the screen corresponds to  5 
		   inches from the the left paper border.

		2) NLQ will work but is much slower than DRAFT because the
		   print head passes twice for each NLQ character and once
		   for each DRAFT character.

		3) Changing the font, character size, etc. should be done
		   BEFORE entering the type write screen (the screen with
		   the ruler).

		4) No long term (1 year+) testing has been done with this
		   program with any printer.  Hence, I cannot predict what
		   will be the long term effect of using the program.  But
		   with the 6 month testing period my printers endured, I
		   had no problems nor has the performance of any of these
		   printers been marginal since that time.
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	Specific Printer Information
		Canon BJ-10e,Epson FX-80, Epson FX-286 - No problems.
		Epson LQ-800 - Space character performs slowly.
		Epson LQ-1010 - Space character performs slowly.
		Epson T-1000 - No problems.
		IBM Quietwriter - No problems.
		Star NX-10,NX-1000  - Flip dip switch 2-1 OFF.  No problems.
		     Must be in Standard Mode not IBM mode.
		Star NX-1001 - Flip dip switch 1-2 OFF & 1-1 ON.  No problems.

	If your printer is not listed, then first choose a printer close
	to it from the printer list.  If your choice does not perform 
	correctly, then try a printer from the COMPATIBLES list.  

	The main problem will probably be with the printing of SPACES and 
	CARRIAGE RETURNS.  The space will not be forgotten but may not be 
	printed until a actual character is typed.  Likewise, the carriage 
	will return when you send an actual character. 

	If you are having trouble or would like to find out if it is 
	possible to have the SPACES and CARRIAGE RETURN problem eliminated 
	then please contact me.
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I hope you enjoy using TYPE WRITE.
