[comp.sys.ibm.pc] OKIDATA 192+ printer

kep@ablnc.ATT.COM (Karl Parks) (04/14/88)

I have an OKIDATA 192+ printer which for most cases I am extremely
happy with, but I have a few problems.  The first is that the
1800-OKIDATA number is not worth beans.  After numerous busy
signals over a month's time, I finally got through.  The person
was no help at all.  Although he remained polite, it was obvious
he was rushed to get to the next call or coffee.  Anyhow, here
are some questions.  Any help would be appreciated.

1) The OKIDATA 192+ supports NLQ proportional printing via the
   set-up menu, yet the manual does not give any software command
   (ESC) sequence to control it.  Does it exist?   I am using
   WORDPERFECT which supports proportional printing but it can
   not turn it on for the OKIDATA.

2) I am using UNISON's NEWSMASTER with the 192+.  My 192+ is the
   standard OKIDATA graphics version.  When I get down to fonts smaller
   than 12 points, the letters run into each other making it nearly
   impossible to read.  I have gone several rounds with UNISON to
   no success.  They even suggested to try a new driver they sent me for
   an OKIDATA 292, but that really messed things up.
	Can you think of anything else to try?
	Does anyone use any other newsletter publishing software
	    with an OKIDATA 192+ that uses standard OKIDATA graphics
	    with acceptable results?

3) From what I can tell, there is no way to use PRINTSHOP artwork files
   with NEWSMASTER (or PRINTMASTER, I assume) or vice versa.  I have 
   tried several things.  It looks like the index file is the same, but 
   the data file must be different.  
	Has anyone done it?
	If so, how?

Thanks in Advance
Karl Parks
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