Why am I having problems with text pagination?
These report programs load fine and there's no problem with data
entry, even with Windows 95/98 or Windows 3.1, except for one problem:
You are trying to print a report on an HP LaserJet or
DeskJet-compatible printer.
These programs print text that's supposed to be at the bottom of the
page onto a subsequent page and then waste a lot of paper. The cure:
set the laser or DeskJet printer to print at 66 lines per page. (on
some printer models you can set this directly by printer control
buttons on the printer itself. Other models require software commands).
First check your user's printer manual.
If 66 lines per page cannot be set on printer's feature buttons, Astrolabe has a shareware utility called LSU.COM.
Note that you may already have LSU.COM in your report program's
directory. Using DOS, Windows File Manager or Windows 95/98 Explorer,
check the file contents of any of the above mentioned program
directories to see if you already have LSU.COM. If you do not have this
file, call Astrolabe. If you do have this file, exit Windows and log
onto any program directory prompt of your DOS report program. Before
you start any of the above mentioned DOS report programs, run LSU first:
- Turn your LaserJet or DeskJet on and wait for the Ready signal.
- As an example we'll use Astro-Scope Report:
- At the \ASTRO directory prompt, type:
LSU (and hit <Enter>)
- Use <RgtArrow> to highlight "Layout" and then hit <Enter>.
- Use <DnArrow> to highlight "sixty-six" and then hit <Enter>.
- Press <Esc> to quit to DOS.
- Start your Astrolabe DOS report program as usual.
Note: LSU set to 66 lines per page remains in your printer's
memory until you turn your printer's power switch OFF.