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   2 X,Y;"DO YOU WANT
   2 '"When the 
   2 "CONFIG3_C"
   2 "CONFIG2_C"
   2 "CONFIG1_C"
   1 yrlf`[VQLHD@=9630-+(&$" 
   1 the interface will send codes toINITIALIZE the printer.  This isto make sure your printer is notin the wrong mode."
   1 d1""+SYS 2a""
   1 a new disc and save acopy of this program to it."
   1 YOUR NEW     SYSTEM FILE ? ";Y$
   1 X1,Y;"SET n/72"" 
   1 X1,Y;"SET OTHER CODES= ";N$
   1 X1,Y;"SET CHAR PITCH = ";N$
   1 X1,Y;"PRINT `#
   1 X1,Y;"LINES PER INCH = 
   1 X1,Y;"LINE WIDTH = 
   1 X1,Y;"LINE FEEDS = ";
   1 X1,Y;"LEFT MARGIN = 
   1 X1,Y;"INITIALIZATION = ";N$
   1 X1,Y;"BIT IMAGE MODE = ";N$
   1 X1,Y;"BIT IMAGE GRAPHICS = ";
   1 X1,Y,,,,,,
   1 X,Y;"WILL YOU BE USING THE 
   1 X,Y;"UTILITY
   1 X,Y;"SYSTEM
   1 X,Y;"PRINTER PORT ";
   1 X,Y;"NUMBER OF DRIVES = 
   1 X,Y;"IS DRIVE ";I;;" 
   1 X,Y;"FLASHING
   1 X,Y;"ENTER DRIVE STEP-RATE (6-255 ms)";D$;"8ms"
   1 X,Y;"DRIVE STEP-RATE = 
   1 X,Y;"DRIVE ";I;" IS 
   1 X,Y;"DO YOU WISH TO ALTER THE PRINTEROPTIONS?";Y$
   1 X,Y;"DO YOU WISH TO ALTER THE PRINTERCONTROL CODES?";Y$
   1 X,Y;"DO YOU WISH THE
   1 X,Y;"DO YOU WANT TO SAVE THIS UTILITYPROGRAM TO DISC ? ";Y$,,,
   1 X,Y;"DO YOU HAVE 
   1 WIDTH (excl margins)"
   1 WAIT FOR HAND OF
   1 V$=C$+",0123456789N"+
   1 V$="YN"+C$:
   1 V$="SD"+C$:
   1 V$="48"+C$:
   1 V$="12"+C$:
   1 V$="0123456789"+C$+
   1 This is a TZX of the cassette that came with the MGT Plus D disk interface containing the G+SYS 2a DOS & a configuration utility.
   1 T(I)=T(I)+128
   1 Snap      
   1 Section 2. Summary
   1 Section 1. Summary
   1 SET n/72 LINE SPACE:-
   1 SET OTHER FUNCTIONS:-
   1 SET OTHER FUNCTIONS
   1 SET CHARACTER PITCH
   1 SET CHAR PITCH:-
   1 SET BIT IMAGE MODE
   1 SET BIT IMAGE GRAPHIC MODE:-
   1 SECTION 3 - PRINTER CONTROL CODES
   1 SECTION 2 - PRINTER 
   1 SECTION 1 - DISC 
   1 SAVING SYSTEM FILE
   1 SAVING ""CONFIG""
   1 RPerfect TZX sampled from the original cassette by +Church of the Latter-Day Speccy
   1 QUESTION 9.
   1 QUESTION 8.
   1 QUESTION 7.
   1 QUESTION 6.
   1 QUESTION 5.
   1 QUESTION 4.
   1 QUESTION 3.
   1 QUESTION 2.
   1 QUESTION 1O.
   1 QUESTION 11.
   1 QUESTION 1.
   1 Plus D Configuration Utility
   1 PROMT FOR DISC
   1 PRINTER PARAMETERS
   1 PRINTER CONTROL CODES.
   1 PRESS ENTER
   1 PLEASE WAIT
   1 OUBLE SIDED?"'D$;"DOUBLE"
   1 Numeric Value Only.
   1 Number of Free K-Bytes =
   1 Miles Gordon Technology G+DOS2a
   1 MGT Plus D System Tape
   1 M$="ENTER CONTROL CODES SEPARATED BYCOMMAS
   1 LOADING.. PLEASE WAIT.
   1 Insert TARGET disc - press SPAC
   1 Insert SOURCE disc - press SPAC
   1 INPUT NUMBER
   1 INITIALIZE PRINTER:-
   1 INITIALIZE PRINTER
   1 G+DOS Version 2a Loaded.
   1 Decimal Values E.G. 27,45,2
   1 Datel Electronics
   1 DURING DISC OPERATIONS";Y$'D$;"YES"
   1 DISC PARAMETERS
   1 D*"CONFIG3_C"
   1 D*"CONFIG2_C"
   1 D*"CONFIG1_C"
   1 CONFIG3_C <
   1 CONFIG2_C 
   1 CONFIG1_C 
   1 CONFIG    
   1 BEPRINTED AS A LEFT HAND MARGIN."
   1 ARE THESE ALL OK? ";Y$;"
   1 A DISC ?            ";Y$
   1 @))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
   1 ;"THE BEST INTERFACE";
   1 ;"PRESS ANY KEY
   1 ;"ON USING";
   1 ;"DO YOU WISH TO REPEAT?";Y$
   1 8192,6656 
   1 1987 Miles Gordon Technology. 
   1 1987 INDUG.
   1 0 TRACK?"'D$;"80"
   1 ,Y;"IS DRIVE ";I;" 
   1 * MGT PLUS D  DISC
   1 'S"''"PRINTER PORT?";Y$
   1 ''"This utility program was writtento help you set up your personal'SYSTEM' file for the 
   1 ''"The first set of questions givesyour 
   1 '"You may find this figure in  the'Specification' section."
   1 '"You can have 1 or 2 drives, theycan be 40 or 80 track, single ordouble sided or any combination."
   1 '"You can enter a value from 1-255remember to deduct the LEFT HANDMARGIN and any margin  you  wanton the right of the page. "
   1 '"When you first 'BOOT' the 
   1 '"To print Graphic Characters  andScreen Dumps the 
   1 '"This is known as the SYSTEM DISCWrite Protect the disc, and keepit safe. This means you can loadthis program from disc in futurewhen you need to make changes toyour SYSTEM."
   1 '"This could be used with the nextquestion (width) to centre text."
   1 '"These could be used, for exampleto set page length or select thecharacter set."
   1 '"The software in the 
   1 '"The program will ask a series ofquestions about your DISC DRIVESand PRINTER, most require just asingle keypress to answer."
   1 '"The next section deals with  theControl Codes the 
   1 '"The characters `,# and 
   1 '"Remember, your printer can't  beharmed by sending wrong codes sodon't be afraid to experiment."
   1 '"Remember, INDUG, the INDependentUsers Group, who publish FORMAT.They help you get the most  fromyour 
   1 '"Printer manuals may show controlcodes in several ways.  The samecode i.e. INITIALIZE PRINTER canbe given in Decimal as 
   1 '"PRINT ` # 
   1 '"Most printers offer a choice  ofprint styles, PICA, NLQ,  ELITE,CONDENSED etc.  Select the styleyou like to use for printing."
   1 '"Most printers have a switch thatdetermines if Line-Feeds(CHR$10)need to be sent after a carriagereturn (CHR$13)." 
   1 '"Most printers have a line  widthof 80 characters.  It may dependon the printing mode."
   1 '"Make sure your  printer's manualis on hand,  you will need it toanswer questions in the  printersection."
   1 '"Look up the code to  set  NormalDensity Bit Image Mode. The FX80code is 27,75,n1,n2. Where n1,n2give the length of data.  Do NOTenter the n1,n2 figures as theseare supplied by the 
   1 '"LINES PER INCH = 
   1 '"LINE WIDTH = 
   1 '"LINE FEEDS = ";(S$(1
   1 '"LEFT MARGIN = 
   1 '"It is recommended that you  SAVEthe system file on all discs, itallows you to 'BOOT' your systemfrom any disc. To save enter thedirect command:-"'"
   1 '"In the questions that follow youmust enter the Control Codes  asa list of numbers, in the  range0-127, separated  by  commas(,).The first 8 numbers are valid."
   1 '"If your printer manual gives  nocode for this then enter 128  sothe 
   1 '"If you use an EPSON FX80 printer(or a 'Compatible')  these codesshould not need altering."''"If yours is a different  printer(or you are not sure) then checkthe codes with your manual."
   1 '"If you have problems making yourprinter work with the 
   1 '"If you don't want the 
   1 '"If you do not know the STEP-RATE(given in milliseconds) for yourdrives then try 12ms.If you haveproblems FORMATing a disc later,you can select a slower speed."
   1 '"If you are using two drives withdifferent STEP-RATES  then enterthe rate for the slower drive."
   1 '"If you answer NO to the questionthen some other  questions  willbe missed out."
   1 '"Find out how your printer is setand then answer Question 1."
   1 '"Enter the code to set this  modeand the 
   1 '"Don't worry about the value of nas this is given by the 
   1 '"BIT IMAGE GRAPHICS = ";(S$(1
   1 "If you need to format more discsthen enter as a  direct  commandthe following:
   1 " Please answer each question by  either pressing a key to match  one of the FLASHING options or  enter a value.   
   1  youshould contact the User Group ortalk to your local dealer."
   1  you  mustnow 
   1  will send them atthe Initialize stage and when itresets after printing graphics."
   1  will send nothing."
   1  whichcontrols the printer port is setfor an 'EPSON FX80' printer.  Ifa different printer is connectedthe control codes may need to bealtered."
   1  uses onyour printer."
   1  system parameters arenow set. If you are  using  thisprogram for the first time afterpurchasing your 
   1  prints a  ScreenDump it alters the Line  Spacingon the printer. Look up the codein your manual to set  n/72 inchline spacing."
   1  or in  the  form
   1  needs toselect the Bit Image Mode."
   1  needs the codes to beentered as decimal numbers so ifyour manual uses another  formatyou will need to convert them." 
   1  needs the  number  ofLines Per Inch you normally haveyour printer set to."
   1  may notprint on some printers  as  theyuse codes that are not standard."
   1  details  about  yourDISC DRIVES."
   1  can set a LEFT marginby printing spaces at the  startof each line." 
   1  can print them  usingBit Image Graphics if you wish."
   1  can print Graphic andUDG characters if  your  printerhas a Bit Image Graphics mode."
   1  and Spectrum.  INDUGalso runs a telephone 'HOT LINE'service for users problems."
   1  SYSTEM UTILITY 
   1  SYSTEM UTILITY
   1  INITIALIZES yourprinter it can send 8 others  ofyour choice."
   1  DRIVES?"'D$;"2"
   1  CATALOGUE *
   1  = ";(S$(1
   1  (or d2if the disc is in drive 2)."
   1  ";D$;P$(5
   1  ";D$;P$(4
   1  ";D$;P$(3
   1  ";D$;P$(2
   1  ";D$;P$(1
   1   tosend any codes then enter 128 asthe first number."
   1   orin Hex as 
   1   V2.3 Feb 1989.  
   1   CHARACTERS";Y$;
   1   ";D$;NL''"ENTER NUMBER OF LINES PER INCH  FOR NORMAL PRINTING";
   1   ";D$;LW''"ENTER
   1   ";D$;LM''"ENTER THE NUMBER OF SPACES
   1   ";D$;"YES"''"DOES YOUR PRINTER HAVE BIT IMAGEGRAPHICS?";Y$
   1   ";D$;"YES"''"DO YOU WISH TO PRINT ` # and 
   1   ";D$;"NO"''"DO YOU REQUIRE LINE FEEDS AFTER CARRIAGE RETURNS?";Y$
   1      ENSURE DISC IN DRIVE 1","       THEN PRESS ENTER         
   1