
                      Fast Text Print (FTPrint)
                       Version 3.2, Shareware

                      http://www.10-strike.com/

Copyright (c) 1999-2000 by 10-Strike Software (support@10-strike.com)

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1. General info
2. Main features
3. Install / Uninstall
4. Command-line parameters
5. Registering
6. Questions and support
7. Contact info
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                          1. GENERAL INFO

   FTPrint - is a program that allows you to print text files under
Windows 95/98/NT/2000 in the printer's text mode. Usually, when printing
text files under Windows, printer operate in graphics mode. For dotmatrix
and inkjet printers text mode printing is faster and more economical than
graphics one.
   SAVE TIME AND MONEY! If your printer is dotmatrix (or inkjet) and
your text doesn't contain complex formatting (source code, documentation,
logs, books, etc), print it with FTPrint.


                         2. MAIN FEATURES

 - Text mode printing under Windows 95/98/NT/2000;
 - Ms-DOS and Windows text files are supported;
 - Built-in Notepad-like editor;
 - Clipboard support;
 - Drag'n'drop operations;
 - Enhanced Epson-FX handling;
 - Colontitles (page number, date, time, or file name at the top or at
the bottom of page);
 - Multiple configuration support;
 - Command-line operations.


                      3. INSTALL / UNINSTALL

   To install FTPrint unzip all files from the package, run install.exe
and follow the instructions.

   To uninstall FTPrint click "Uninstall FTPrint" from your Start
Menu's FTPrint folder. Or run "ftprint.exe /uninstall" from the folder
where FTPrint is installed.


                    4. COMMAND-LINE PARAMETERS

   Usage:
   ftprint.exe /option1 /option2 ... /optionN file_to_open.ext

   The possible options are:
   1) /print
   2) /printall
   3) /auto
   4) /readonly
   5) /quit
   6) /setup=your_setup.cfg

   NOTE: This commands are available only in the registered version.

   4.0. You can open file at startup. Use file name as parameter.
   Example: 1) ftprint.exe file.txt
            2) ftprint.exe "C:\My files\file.txt"

   You can associate FTPrint with ".txt" files in your Explorer.

   4.1. You can print using command line too. The "Print..." dialog
appears immediately after running this command.
   Example: ftprint.exe /print "C:\My files\file.txt"

   4.2. When using /printall option, FTPrint will print file as "Print
as 'Copy to prn'"menu command (F9 key).
   Example: ftprint.exe /printall "C:\My files\file.txt"

   4.3. Use /auto option if you don't want any dialogs to appear.
This feature can be recommended for use if your printer loads paper
automatically or when you use perforated paper.
   Example: ftprint.exe /auto /print "C:\My files\file.txt"

   4.4. /readonly turns on read-only mode (the same as "Read-only" button).
   Example: ftprint.exe /readonly "C:\My files\file.txt"

   4.5. When using /quit option, FTPrint will close after printing.
   Example: ftprint.exe /auto /quit /print "C:\My files\file.txt"

   4.6. You can choose multiple configuration files using command line
with /setup option.
   Example: 1) ftprint.exe /setup=mysetup.cfg /print "C:\My files\file.txt"
            2) ftprint.exe /print /setup="C:\My files\mysetup.cfg" "file.txt"


                         5. REGISTERING

   This program is released as shareware.
   You may use this program for 30 days free as a trial. After that
time you are expected to either register this program, or remove it
from your computer.

   What registering will get you:
 * A registration code which will remove the nag-screen when program
    starts.
 * You may use FTPrint in commercial and other environments.
 * Information on upgrades and fixes to FTPrint.
 * Enable a few registered-only functions:
    - Colontitles;
    - Command line parameters (automation).
 * Technical support.
 * Our thanks.
 * You encourage us to further develop and improve FTPrint,
    making possible new FTPrint releases.

   How to register:
 * See "Order.txt" to get information on check, money order, purchase
    order or credit card order. 
 * You may order online using your credit card (US $15 per copy).
    To do this run FTPrint and press 'Registration' button on the 
    nag-screen or go to:
      https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=2527-1
 * After making order you will receive a registration code via E-Mail.
 * For the latest registration options, visit the web site at:
                http://www.10-strike.com/ftprint/


                     6. QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT

   If you have any problems using FTPrint, please, try to find answer in
FTPrint's help. The most recent version of FTPrint's FAQ is available
here:
             http://www.10-strike.com/ftprint/faq.shtml

   Tech. support E-Mail: support@10-strike.com


                          7. CONTACT INFO

   The official FTPrint homepage is:
                   http://10-strike.com/ftprint/

   Check it for updates, fixes, new versions, and FAQ.

   Please send your bug-reports and suggestions to:
                        info@10-strike.com
