PSPRNT.LIT v1.1                                 Copyright 1992
                                               Stoner & Wilson
                                               Consulting Software Engineers

   Problem:
       When you create a postscript file on a PC using any one of several
       packages (Word Perfect for example) and then attempt to print it
       on the Alpha Micro under the LASWRT driver it doesn't print. This
       is true regardless of how the file is sent to the Alpha.

   Cause:
       Many of the postscript generating packages precede the body of the
       document with a ^D to assure any previous document sent has been
       terminated. The problem is the LASWRT sees the ^D and assumes the
       end of the current document. Additionally, some packages, i.e. Auto
       Map, do not bother with any postscript lead-in but instead start with
       comment and then proceed directly to the postscript commands. Also
       LASWRT requires a ^D to be at the end of the file.

   Solution:
       With the exception of one new switch to indicate spooler type,
       PSPRNT works identically to the PRINT/PRNT commands. That is to
       say you can use the same switches you would use with either print
       command. The primary differences occur behind the scenes. PSPRNT
       tests the beginning of the document for a ^D. If present, it will
       be filtered out. A ^D is then appended to the end of the document.
       After processing, the document, complete with all switches, will be
       submitted to the print spooler. For example, PSPRNT/NOFF/D MYDOC.LST
       will be sumitted as PRINT/NOFF/D MYDOC.LST.

       I did mention one new switch. It is to indicate the spooling command
       to be used.
               None or /L = PRINT
               /T = PRNT

       If you are using the Alpha as a print server via AlphaLan, you can
       use PSPRNT as the print command by executing (one time setup) SELPRT.
       Substitue PSPRNT for the appropriate print command.

   Conclusion:
       It appears to work in all cases. The appended ^D has no effect on a
       normal ASCII file. Problems should be reported quickly. We will
       attempt to rectify any that occur.

   Distribution:
       Anyone may freely distribute this document and the associated software
       as needed. The only requirement being the maintenance of all copyright
       notices. Any problems encountered should be reported via AMUS.

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