                      Thanks for looking at ECPAGE.  

QUICK START

To install the program just copy the main
archive file, ECPARC.ZIP into a \ECPAGE directory and use PKUNZIP to unzip.  
See the file INSTALL.TXT for further help, if needed.
After extracting the files in \ECPAGE type:  MANUAL LJ3 to print out complete
program documentation.  Start the program with:  EPAGE  
While running ECPAGE, press F1 for the HELP screens.

REQUIREMENTS:

ECPage is a SHAREWARE DOS PCL forms designer.  It will run on any IBM PC
(XT to a 486 or better).  A 386-33 or higher is suggested for best program
speed.  Color monitor (VGA) is suggested, but not required.  Mouse is not
needed.  Users machine should have at least 500K free RAM for running ECPAGE,
and diskspace of 5MB for installing program and data files.  As ECPAGE is a
PCL utility, it requires (for printing) a Hewlett Packard LaserJet series 3 to
5 PCL5/5E printer.  PCL5 clones also work.  Very limited support is available
for users with a HP LJ IIP/D with a font cartridge.  InkJets, etc. are NOT
supported.  DOS 3.3 or higher suggested.

WHAT IS ECPAGE?

ECPage is s DOS PCL Forms designer.  With ECPage you layout designs by
placing elements at desired positions, either in Row & Col, Inches or
metric CM units.  ECPage uses the internal scalable proportional PCL
fonts that are in the HP LaserJet series 3 to 5, scaled as needed from 1
to 99 points.  PCL lines and boxes are also available and can be scaled to
size as needed.  ECPage can print to paper or diskfile.  Diskfiles are pure PCL
code, for quick loading and printing on any supported laser printer.  A disk-
file may also be printed as a ready to use overlay macro.

NOTE:  Fixed pitch, TrueType and Postscript fonts are NOT supported in ECPAGE,
only the PCL 'Intellifonts' are used (Univers, Garamond, CG Times, etc.)

REGISTRATION:

ECPAGE is a 'Shareware' program, you are permitted to try it out before you
buy it.  If it is not what you desire, just erase it from your system.

However, if you do use it beyond a trial period of 30 days, you are expected
to register and pay for it.  ECPAGE is 'Shareware', it is not 'Freeware' nor
in the public domain.  The file, REGISTER.DOC, which will extract when you
type ECPARC, contains further registration information.  Low cost site and
multiple copy licenses are available.  Single user license is $25 US.

This version is completely functional, it is not time limited.
However, added font support is available in the registered version; this
shareware version is limited to medium typefaces of the fonts in your LJ3 or
higher.  Support for BOLD, BOLD-ITALIC and ITALIC is contained in the
registered version.

DISTRIBUTION:

Users and vendors may generally freely distribute this shareware version if it
is distributed complete and unaltered.  (The registered version may not be
further distributed without written permission from the author.)
See LICENSE.TXT for complete terms.  

For further information or support, contact the author:

Dave Erickson
70062,431 at Compuserve
dericksn@polarnet.com or 70062.431@compuserve.com for Internet.
Box 82910 
College,  AK  99708-2910

Copyright 1993, 1995 by David R. Erickson, All Rights Reserved.

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