RSILVERMAN@EAGLE.WESLEYAN.EDU (Richard Silverman) (06/07/89)
To all,
A couple months ago, I made a modified LaserPrep file available which
implemented trailer pages for the LaserWriter, along with suggestions on how to
add other features. It turned out that most people using it were not familiar
with PostScript, and had difficulty implementing new features from the brief
descriptions I gave. Therefore, I have now prepared a single prep file with all
the enhancements people have suggested built in in a standard way. Each
individual feature can be enabled or disabled by simply editing the
"configuration section" at the end of the file to suit your needs. The features
currently implemented are:
* Limit the number of copies per job.
* Print a trailer page after every job, with user and document name,
number of pages, and optionally a charge for the job.
* Limit number of pages in a job.
* Disallow manual feed (aborts job if manual feed is specified).
I believe this will be much easier for people to use, and for me to maintain.
I will continue to add features to the package, as time allows. Thanks to
everyone for suggestions and bug reports.
The files are available via anonymous FTP from ANNAS.WESLEYAN.EDU
(129.133.30.2), in the directory "modlprep".
P.S. - I invite anyone who uses this package to e-mail me directly, so that I
can compile a list of regular users for bug reports, fixes, etc.
Richard Silverman
arpa: rsilverman@eagle.wesleyan.edu Computing Center
bitnet: rsilverman@wesleyan Wesleyan University
CIS: [72727,453] Middletown, CT 06457