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2 Load a .Z80 file, and wait for the picture you want to print to appear. 1 [email protected] 1 your printer with Tasword 3, or make a printout with Art Studio. 1 works, you might as well put -xt in the Z80.INI file as a permanent 1 works properly in V3 again. Sorry to have kept you waiting so long... 1 when the microdrive is not running. Entering PRINT IN 0 in Basic will 1 when saving to disk, after pressing ENTER give the emulator a split second 1 very few games that were actually playable on a 8 MHz PC, and of course I 1 version of Tasword 128 doesn't. The problems can be circumvented easily by 1 usually hang the Spectrum. So, if a program reads from the 'Microdrive 1 using channel "p". A better solution is to remove the bug. Load Tasword 1 typing POKE @11,1. In principle, this is also possible with the DISCiPLE, 1 type: OPEN #3,"b" (or OPEN #3,"t" for basic listings). Press SHIFT-ALT 4 1 to the serial port of the PC, a file or a parallel (printer) port. 1 to the RS232 port of the Interface 1. The emulator can redirect the RS232 1 to save the header to disk before pressing F10. 1 to build, and inexpensive, since only passive components are used. 1 this first. Wavajevo comes with a utility to translate its .TAP format to 1 the respective addresses (pressing ENTER twice after each value); then Q 1 the printer port, a serial port or a disk file. Thus, by OPEN #3,"b", "t" 1 the ZX Printer will appear again. 1 than 256 Kb). This will most probably solve your memory problem in DOS 1 switch off automatic conversion into graphics of some ascii characters. 1 supports printing to the Interface 1 RS232 and your printer type, or to the 1 suddenly very fast. Without sound, Manic Miner and Jetset Willy were two of 1 somewhat differently, important for well-protected programs. As a side 1 solution. Most probably shelling to DOS will not work in this case, as DOS 1 so LPRINT works straight away. When a +D ROM is used, POKE @11,0 may be 1 routine. Because Z80 traps the ROM and does not emulate the bips and 1 routine) converted into the DISCiPLE/+D parallel printer output channel. 1 resident programs into high memory. 1 programs, simply select the hardware mode 48K (or 128K) Spectrum without 1 programs will not load with an Interface 1 emulated. Some programs are 1 print things - some print without being asked to. However, when this 1 output respectively; use "t" for listings) and the Spectrum 128's RS232 1 output port with -xl and output mode with -0e or -0h, then simply use 1 out-of-paper or whatever, Z80 will report to the Spectrum program that the 1 ordinary Spectrum would have crashed at that point. 1 opening stream 3 for output to channel "b", i.e. OPEN #3,"b", instead of 1 on the 48K Spectrum with Interface 1, or OPEN #3,"p" on the Spectrum 128, 1 needs quite a bit of free memory. 1 need them, try using e.g. Quarterdeck's QEMM to load as much as possible 1 necessary. The +D's "p" channel can be reset to ZX Printer output by 1 much space and leave very little conventional memory to ordinary programs. 1 joystick port is not usable. Use an analogue pc-joystick instead. 1 is an example (just wait until it pauses, then press a key). To use these 1 into graphics data understandable for Epson and HP-PCL compatible printers, 1 in the documentation file, or the REGISTER.DOC file. 1 implemented joystick port. If only two directions (out of four) work, your 1 happens during printing, Z80 will try to finish its job. The program 1 from port 0. 1 for a Star SG-10. The Spectrum 128's COPY command sends its output to the 1 for OPEN #. 1 file using TAP2VOC, and play this file back to the emulator. 1 emulated with a single REP MOVSB instruction of the 8086, emulation is 1 emulated ZX Printer will not respond to it in DISCiPLE mode. 1 effect, it will then also run at the right speed. 1 don't want to slow down the emulator on slow machines! 1 directly to a printer. The menu that controls this is accessed by F4, O. 1 different from Z80's, but uses files with the same .TAP extension. Check 1 conversion, POKE @8,1 to have CR's converted to CR/LF's, POKE @10,0 to 1 clicks of the data, this will not work. Convert the .TAP file to a .VOC 1 channel "p", and the DISCiPLE/+D's centronics "p" channel can be routed to 1 but the ZX Printer port #FB is used by the DISCiPLE already, and the 1 between header and data block. When saving to tape you can easily see it; 1 be converted to graphics output in Epson or HP-PCL format; for this, select 1 attached (on one plug!). A number of multi-io cards can handle only one 1 appears to hang, but pressing the space bar once causes Z80 to stop waiting 1 and report the ZX Printer as non-existent. When the printer goes on-line, 1 and finally, the DISCiPLE has also on-board screen dump routines. 1 analogue joystick. However, the Zandbergen joystick needs a fully 1 an LDIR instruction to update the screen. Since this instruction can be 1 amount of available EMS memory to about any non-zero value (Z80 needs less 1 all data sent to channel 3 (i.e. printed by LPRINT or LLIST) can be routed 1 ad 9. What to do about an IN 0 crash? 1 ad 8. Printing problems with Tasword 128 1 ad 7. How to save a .SCR snapshot to tape or .TAP file 1 ad 6. Manic Miner and Jetset Willy run too fast! 1 ad 5. How to contact the author. 1 ad 4. What to do if the Zandbergen joystick doesn't work correctly 1 ad 3. How to build the tape interface. 1 ad 2. How to LLIST and LPRINT to a printer 1 ad 11. Z80 complains about lack of memory 1 ad 10. I have a .TAP file, but it doesn't work 1 ad 1. How to make a screen dump on a printer 1 ZX printer. For example, it is perfecty possible to print a textfile on 1 ZX Printer is non-existent. This will prevent programs from trying to 1 Z80 needs far less conventional memory if EMS memory is present. In a 1 Z80 itself suggests using -xt or -xu to reduce the amount of memory. Using 1 Z80 - Frequently Asked Questions 1 You can contact me by normal post: 1 Windows (95) DOS box the amount of EMS memory available can be pre-set. 1 When the Interface 1 appeared, it was possible to attach a serial printer 1 Use the PIF editor (Windows 3.1) or go to Properties, Memory, to set the 1 True. Most of the time these games are either producing sound or executing 1 To a fully implemented pc-joystick port, two analogue joysticks can be 1 There are several ways to print things. The standard ZX Printer output can 1 The switch -xu disables Hi-res color emulation, which can be undesirable. 1 The normal ZX Printer "p" channel is automatically (by an interrupt 1 The joystick port of a Sounblaster is fully implemented and ok to use. 1 The following POKE @'s are useful: POKE @6,0 to switch on control code 1 The diagram of the tape interface is in the program DIAGRAM.Z80. It is easy 1 The Zandbergen joystick interface did not work at all in version 2.01. It 1 The SamRam can make a screen-dump on a dot-matrix printer. It is programmed 1 The Interface I often crashes if the 'Microdrive Data' port is accessed 1 The DISCiPLE rom's in ROMS.BIN are set to Centronics interface by default, 1 Tasword 128 does not print correctly via the "p" channel; at least, my 1 Switch to 128K mode (without Interface 1 to avoid troubles there) and try 1 Spectrum 128K programs without saying so when loaded in an 48K machine. 1 Some programs use the standard format on tape, but use their own load 1 Some programs need the R register emulation to be switched on. Some 1 Some programs did indeed crash if an Interface I was attached; JetSet Willy 1 Sinclair ZX Spectrum Emulator 'Z80' v3.05 - 11/11/96 - by G.A. Lunter 1 See your autoexec.bat file and remove unneccessary programs. If you do 1 SamRam; not on the Spectrum 128K). 1 Postal address: 1 Now load the .SCR snapshot into memory, and continue saving. 1 Note that (without the -xj switch) when the actual printer goes off-line or 1 LPRINT, LLIST and COPY to output to the "p" stream (on 48K Spectrum or 1 Interface 1. In this mode the emulator won't bother about programs reading 1 Interface 1 RS232, you have to open the #3 channel. In Spectrum Basic, 1 In this way you can print anything as long as your spectrum program 1 If you turn the LDIR emulation switch on, the LDIR instruction will behave 1 If you have more than one joystick port in your pc, you have to disable 1 If you do not want to build the interface yourself, you can order one for 1 If this still doesn't work, then most probably resident programs take up 1 If it is REALLY urgent you can Email: 1 Hex, address 9DD3, and poke the values 01 FD 7F ED 79 32 5C 5B FB C9 into 1 First make the appropriate choises in the tape menu, F7. Then type SAVE 1 Example 5: Screen dump for Epson or HP PCL compatible printers using 1 Example 4: Screen dump for Epson or HP PCL compatible printers using 1 Example 3: Screen dump for all other printers, using DOS utilities 1 Example 2: Screen dump for EPSON compatible matrix printer using the 1 Example 1: Screen dump for Star SG-10 compatible matrix printer using 1 Example 1: Screen dump for Epson or HP-PCL compatible printers, via 1 Epson-compatible printers. The ZX Printer's COPY output can be translated 1 Data' port when it shouldn't, the emulator lets the user know that an 1 Could be different things. The Warajevo emulator uses a tape file format 1 BP 14.50 with B G Services. For the address, see the Registering section 1 As said above, you have to redirect the output of the Interface 1 RS232. 1 As on a real spectrum with Interface 1, if you want to print to the 1 Any queries which require my help will be forwarded to me. 1 All output to the Interface I's RS232 channel "b" and "t" (for raw and text 1 9 - What to do about an IN 0 crash? 1 8 - Printing problems with Tasword 128 1 7 - How to save a .SCR snapshot to tape or .TAP file 1 6 - Manic Miner and Jetset Willy run too fast! 1 5 - How to contact the author 1 4 - What to do if the Zandbergen joystick doesn't work correctly 1 3 - How to build the tape-interface 1 2 - How to LLIST and LPRINT to a printer 1 128, turn on Microface 128 emulation, hit NMI (F5), choose T, then H for 1 11 - Z80 complains about lack of memory 1 10 - I have a .TAP file, but it doesn't work 1 1 - How to print the diagram of the tape-interface 1 -xt reduces execution speed only slightly in some situations, so if this 1 "p" printer channel, also an RS232 channel. This will work for 1 "name" SCREEN$. Press ENTER, and then press F10 in the one second gap 1 though). Then, the ordinary COPY command works. 1 the standard COPY command. 1 the routines of the DISCiPLE 1 the ZX Printer emulation and the ordinary COPY command 1 the SamRam. 1 switches are best defaulted in Z80.INI. 1 select LPT2 for output. Select Epson or HP-PCL output format with -0e 1 or -0h. Then simply type COPY (in 48K or SamRam mode, not in 128K 1 mode, and neither in DISCiPLE mode; it works in +D mode though). 1 but 48K BASIC, and make sure the Disciple is not turned on (+D is fine 1 Type COPY SCREEN$ 2 for an A4 dump with dithered grey-tones. 1 Type COPY SCREEN$ 1 for a small screen-dump (black/white but with regard 1 Switch to Spectrum 128K mode (F9, 5, ENTER) 1 Switch to SamRam mode by pressing F10, H, 3, CTRL-ENTER, and generate an 1 Switch to 48K + DISCiPLE mode (or 128K + DISCiPLE) and select the ROM 1 Select the printer port to use for output with -XL 2 for example, to 1 Save it as a .SCR screendump by pressing F10, X, S, name 1 Run CONVERT on the .SCR file to generate a .GIF or a .PCX file, for 1 Redirect the Spectrum Interface 1 RS232 output to LPT1 by pressing F4, 1 Redirect the RS232 output to LPT1 by pressing F4, O, L, 1. 1 Redirect RS232 output to LPT1. 1 Press P, then 1 to print the screen. 1 Press F10, X, L, name, to load the screen snapshot back into memory. 1 Make sure the emulator is in a 48K mode, SamRam is OK, or in a 128K mode 1 Leave the emulator. 1 Go back to the emulator (ESC, ESC) and press any key to start printing. 1 Follow the steps from example 2 up to the saving of the .SCR 1 Find another program that can print the .GIF or .PCX file 1 Choose '128K BASIC' from the menu, and type PAUSE 0:COPY, and press 1 COPY command of the Spectrum 128 1 At startup, use a combination of the switches -xl, -xj, -0e, -0h and 1 -0f to select the proper set-up for your printer configuration. These 1 as shown in DIAGRAM.Z80, or make other screendumps. 1 with the pre-loaded D.O.S. for Epson or HP PCL compatible printers 1 to colors) 1 simply press F5. 1 screen snapshot. 1 example 1 The Netherlands. 1 P.O. Box 2535 1 O, L, 1. 1 NMI by pressing X, N. If you're already in SamRam mode you can 1 Gerton Lunter 1 ENTER once. 1 9704 CM Groningen 1 CONVERT b x screen.scr screen.pcx 1 CONVERT b g screen.scr screen.gif, or 1