


                                   PrintGF  1.22

                       PrintGF/D - image printer for DOS
                       PrintGF/W - image printer for Windows

                    (c) Copyright Ravitz Software Inc. 1993,1995

                 AccuSoft IFL interpreter for DOS - PRINTGF.OVR
                 AccuSoft IFL interpreter for Windows - PRINTGF.DLL

                      (c) Copyright AccuSoft Corporation 1994

                Fargo Primera, PrimeraPro PR ROM code - PRINTGF.FPR

                     (c) Copyright Fargo Electronics, Inc. 1994


       Ravitz Software Inc.                              BBS/FAX 606-268-0577
       P.O. Box 25068
       Lexington, KY  40524-5068
       USA                                  Compuserve Cary Ravitz [70431,32]


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       PrintGF Documentation File ............................... PRINTGF.DOC
       Description                                                          3
       What Is New ........................................................ 4
       Installation                                                         5
       License and Registration ........................................... 6
       Resellers                                                            7
       Order Form ......................................................... 8
       Catalog of Software from Ravitz Software Inc.                        9

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       Description ----------------------------------------------------------

         PrintGF  (Print Graphics Files) is a shareware image printer for DOS
         and Windows systems.  It includes a DOS program that can be run from
         the  command line  and BAT  files  or  via menu  (PrintGF/D) and  an
         equivalent Windows program (PrintGF/W).  It prints BMP, GIF, and PCX
         files on Epson and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and
         Toshiba  24  pin  printers,  Epson  Stylus,  HP  LaserJet,  DeskJet,
         PaintJet, and RTL plotters, HI  JetPro,  IBM  ExecJet, LaserPrinter,
         Canon  LBP,  BJ, and  BJC printers,  Kodak Color 4,  Fargo  Primera,
         PostScript printers, Tektronix ColorQuick, and others.  It will also
         display on a CGA, EGA, VGA, VESA SVGA, or HGC.

         PrintGF  includes an overlay with the AccuSoft Image  Format Library
         that reads BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, TARGA, and TIFF images.  The Windows
         version  of  the AccuSoft  IFL is  not  included  in  the  shareware
         package, but is included with the registered version.

         PrintGF  outputs  color  or black/white, with  pattern and/or  error
         diffusion dithering, brightness, contrast, and gamma for each plane,
         gray  balance,  blur/sharpen,  edge smoothing, user selectable  clip
         area, print area, and portrait or landscape orientation.            

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       What Is New ----------------------------------------------------------

         PrintGF 1.22 updates:

         - The native image interpreter handles BMP and PCX formats.

         - /FW% drives the default Windows printer.
         - /FZ+ provides 24 bit PCX output.

         - /AV specifies vertical mirroring.
         - /L0,0 gives a 1 to 1 pixel i/o ratio.

         - A program interface is documented.

         PrintGF 1.20 updates:

         - Mouse handling is improved.

         - /U specifies input gamma correction.

         - The PrimeraPro and Epson Stylus Color drivers are improved.

         - The  color  dithering   algorithm  is  improved  by  favoring  dot
           overprinting, yielding better use of  true black  on printers that
           support this.

         The latest version of PrintGF is available from the support bulletin
         board at  606-268-0577 (1200..14400, N,8,1, 24 hours/day, XMODEM, 1K
         XMODEM, or ZMODEM download), packed in ZIP 2.04g format.            

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       Installation ---------------------------------------------------------

         The PrintGF package includes these files:

           FILE_ID.DIZ  standard description of package
           PRINTGF.DLL  AccuSoft Windows interpreter (registered copies only)
           PRINTGF.DOC  documentation
           PRINTGF.FPR  Fargo Primera, PrimeraPro ROM code
           PRINTGF.OVR  AccuSoft DOS interpreter
           PRINTGF.TXT  initial information
           PRINTGFD.EXE DOS program
           PRINTGFW.EXE Windows program
           README.BAT   displays the initial information file

         To install PrintGF create  a  directory called PRINTGF, and copy  or
         unpack  the distribution files into this directory.  It is preferred
         that the PRINTGF directory be in your DOS PATH.

         To  install PrintGF/W  as  an icon in the  Windows  Program Manager,
         select  File,  then New, then program item  to bring  up the Program
         Item Properties menu.  Enter the  item name - PrintGF/W, the command
         line - C:\PRINTGF\PRINTGFW, and the working directory - wherever you
         keep your image files.  You can choose from three icons designed for
         two, sixteen, and 32K color setups.

         PRINTGF.TXT  is  initial  information.  You can view it from DOS  by
         running README.BAT or from PrintGF by pressing F1. While viewing it,
         you can print pages or the entire file. Press T repeatedly until the
         correct setup is  displayed and  then press  P.  Or from  DOS, "COPY
         PRINTGF.TXT PRN" to print the entire file.

         PRINTGF.DOC  is the documentation.  This is viewed  and printed just
         like PRINTGF.TXT.                                                   

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       License and Registration ---------------------------------------------

         PrintGF (including PrintGF/D and PrintGF/W) is provided as is. There
         are no warranties expressed or implied.

         PrintGF is  copyrighted  by  Ravitz  Software Inc.  PRINTGF.OVR  and
         PRINTGF.DLL are copyrighted by AccuSoft Corporation.  PRINTGF.FPR is
         copyrighted by Fargo Electronics, Inc. You may copy PrintGF only for
         use under this license agreement.

         PrintGF  is  distributed as shareware.  You may  use PrintGF without
         charge on a trial basis to determine its suitability for you. If you
         continue to  use  it  after  your  evaluation,  you MUST purchase  a
         registered  copy for $34 (US$).  The PrintGF shareware  package does
         not include PRINTGF.DLL.  Registration covers use by a single person
         (on multiple computers) or installation on a single computer (may be
         used by a group of  people).  There  is no cost  to use a later 1.**
         version after registering any 1.** version.

         You may  distribute  PrintGF without PRINTGF.DLL as  a  stand  alone
         product if  you keep the entire package together, unchanged, clearly
         label the disk as  shareware, and do not  charge more than $10.  You
         may not distribute PrintGF as part of another product or on the same
         disk with any commercial software.

         See Order Form for ordering information.

         PrintGF  Printer  Driver  is  the  graphics  engine  used  in  these
         programs. It may be licensed for use in commercial programs.  Send a
         note to request more information on this.                           

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       Resellers ------------------------------------------------------------

         The companies noted below can help you register PrintGF more easily.
         These  companies sell  registered copies  - they  do not  offer user
         support. User support is provided only by Ravitz Software.

         Public Software Library accepts Visa, MC, AmEx,  or Discover orders.
         Orders  are transferred  via  Compuserve  and  shipped  from  Ravitz
         Software. Ask for a registered copy of PrintGF - PSL item 11033.

           Public Software Library    Tel  800-242-4775
           PO Box 35705               Tel  713-524-6394
           Houston, TX  77235-5705    Fax  713-524-6398
           USA                        Compuserve  71355,470

         These companies sell registered copies of PrintGF. Payment is in the
         local currency.

           A & R Technical Services
           PO Box 523
           Hornsby, NSW  2077
           Australia
           Tel 2-476-1372
           Fax 2-477-7563                                                    

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       Order Form -----------------------------------------------------------

         Name    ________________________________________ Date ______________

         Address ____________________________________________________________

                 ____________________________________________________________

                 ____________________________________________________________

                 ____________________________________________________________

         PrintGF first copy with disk                     ___  x $34 ________

         PrintGF additional licenses without disk         ___  x $25 ________

         Disk Size (circle one)   3.5   5.25          Total Enclosed ________

           __ VISA __ MC  Card number ______________________  Expires _____

           Name on card ____________________  Signature ___________________

         Payment may  be by  Visa or  MasterCard (no  other charge  cards are
         accepted) or check or money order payable in US  Dollars, drawn on a
         bank in the US, Canada,  England, France, or Switzerland.  The above
         prices include handling and first class or air mail.

         See Resellers for information on resellers in the US and Australia.

         Licensed copies include PRINTGF.DLL.

         Each licensed copy may be  used by one person on  multiple computers
         or installed on one computer used by a group of people.

         System information

           Printers _________________________________________________________

           Graphics software ________________________________________________

           Computer type __8088  __286  __386  __486  __Pentium  __other_____

           Currently using __PrintGF/D  __PrintGF/W              Version ____

         Comments ___________________________________________________________

         ____________________________________________________________________

         ____________________________________________________________________

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         _________________________________________  Ravitz Software Inc.
                                                    P.O. Box 25068
         _________________________________________  Lexington, KY  40524-5068
                                                    USA
         _________________________________________  BBS/fax 606-268-0577     

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       Catalog of Software from Ravitz Software Inc. ------------------------

         All of  the packages  listed below  are  available  from the  Ravitz
         Software support BBS - 606-268-0577 1200..14400 N,8,1 24 hours/day.

         PrintGL is a pen plotter emulator package for  DOS and  Windows.  It
         prints or displays HP-GL (7475, 17440), HP-GL/2 (limited subset), or
         ADI  (Autodesk  Device Interface  4.0 binary)  plotfiles  on most PC
         graphics devices.  Supports  Epson and  IBM 9 pin  printers,  Epson,
         Fujitsu,  IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24  pin printers, Epson  Stylus,  HP
         Laserjet, DeskJet, PaintJet, and HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and HP-RTL devices,
         IBM  ExecJet,  Quietwriter 2/3, and LaserPrinter, Canon LBP, BJ, and
         BJC,  PDP  ProTracer, PostScript,  Star SJ-144, Tek ColorQuick, EGA,
         VGA, VESA SVGA,  and  HGC,  and outputs  PCX files  and Encapsulated
         PostScript  files with  preview bit map.  User selectable pen width,
         color, shading, and paper size, magnification, etc. Shareware - $50.

         PrintCAD is a printer driver  for AutoCAD, AutoSketch, Microstation,
         Cadkey, GenCADD,  Draft  Choice,  PC-Draft-CAD,  and  other  DOS CAD
         packages.  It prints  directly from CAD software via the ADI, HP-GL,
         or HP-GL/2 plotter driver. It is included in the PrintGL package.

         PrintGF  is  an image  printer  for DOS  and Windows.  It prints  or
         displays  BMP, GIF, and  PCX  files on most  PC  bit mapped graphics
         devices, color  or black/white, with  pattern and/or error diffusion
         dithering,  brightness,  contrast,  and gamma for  each plane,  gray
         balance,  blur/sharpen,  edge smoothing, user selectable clip  area,
         print  size,  portrait  or  landscape.  DOS  and  registered Windows
         versions also read JPEG, TARGA,  and TIFF  files.  It supports Epson
         and IBM 9 pin printers, Epson, Fujitsu, IBM, NEC, and Toshiba 24 pin
         printers, Epson  Stylus, Fargo Primera  and PrimeraPro, HP Laserjet,
         DeskJet, PaintJet, HP-RTL plotters,  IBM  ExecJet, Quietwriters, and
         LaserPrinter,  Canon  LBP,  BJ,  and  BJC, PDP ProTracer, PostScript
         printers, Star SJ-144, Tek ColorQuick, EGA, VGA, and VESA SVGA.  The
         DOS version requires XMS memory. Shareware - $34.

         Ravitz Editor is a fast,  powerful, mid sized  text editor.  It  has
         integrated  outlining and overviewing, area mark manipulation (copy,
         fill, shift, sort,  etc.),  find/change, word wrap and  reflow, line
         drawing, multiple  file  handling,  change tracking,  flexible  user
         interface (function keys, mouse, menus), and it is  configurable and
         programmable. Shareware - no charge.

         Ravitz Utilities is a package of miscellaneous programs.  FLSIG is a
         file signature  program  that lets you easily set up a disk security
         test.  PIC2GL translates  Lotus  .PIC  files to HP-GL.  ATKBFIX  and
         ENKBFIX are DOS TSRs that modify the BIOS keyboard handling to  make
         the keyboards more useful.  RSUNZIP is a limited unZIPper. Shareware
         - no charge.                                                        