                       -------- AS-248 WARE --------
                               For  FLASH/NET
      (C) Copyright ATEN International Inc.   Version 1.70 (12/16/1995)

      This diskette contains installation program(s) for the following
      model(s).

        Parallel Interface: AS-248T

        Serial   Interface: AS-248ST

    INTRODUCTION

        This package contains driver routines for AS-248, two TSR
        (Terminate-Stay-Resident) programs for DOS.
        These programs are designed to give you full controls of the AS-248
        with simple keystrokes or button clickings.

        For DOS driver routine:
          There are two TSR programs, one 248.EXE (for parallel interface
          AS-248T) and the other 248S.EXE (for serial interface AS-248ST).
          Once executed under DOS, the TSR program stays in the memory and
          is active.  It can be activated by pressing some keys at the same
          time, and these keys are Hot Keys.

        

    INSTALLATION
        You may follow the procedures stated on the manual or do the
        followings.

        For DOS installation:
             1. Put the CD into drive D:.
             2. Enter "D:".
             3. Enter "CD \print.net\as248".
             4. Enter "INSTALL C:".

                INSTALL creates a directory and copies somes files for TSR
                program.  The TSR program is not active yet.

       

    TSR PROGRAM EXECUTION

        All the following explanation and examples are for AS-248T (with
        parallel interface).  For AS-248ST users, please change all the
        "248" command to "248S".

        Before executing the TSR program, decide the following parameters:
                - The LPT number port that connects from your computer to
                  AS-248T.
                  It is 1, 2, or 3 as LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3 port respectively.
                  This number is called 'w'.
                  Note: For AS-248ST, this number refers to COM1 or COM2.
                - AS-248 may connect up to eight printers, and you can link
                  from your computer to one or both printers.
                  It is 1, 2, ..., 8, or A as Printer 1, 2, ..., 8, or
                  any printers respectively.
                  This link selection is called 'x'.
                - The length of time you still control the printer after
                  sending your file.  For DOS program users, you may select 5
                  or 10 seconds, and 25 or 60 seconds for Windows users.
                  This Timeout is 1, 2, 3, or 4 as 5, 10, 25, or 60 seconds
                  respectively.
                  The Timeout selection is called 'y'.
                - Whether automatic Formfeed is desirable after printing your
                  file.  Enabling the Formfeed helps separate printouts.
                  The Formfeed selection is E or D as Enable or Disable
                  respectively.
                  This selection is called 'z'.

          To install the DOS driver routine, enter "248 wxyz' at DOS prompt.
          'wxyz' is described above.  For instance:
                        248 122D<Enter>
          Install '248' program, use LPT1, link to Printer 2, select 20
          seconds Timeout, and Formfeed Disabled.

                        248 12<Enter>
          Install '248' program, use LPT1, link to Printer 2.
           Timeout and Formfeed unchanged.

          If, for any reason, this TSR program can not co-exist with other
          TSR program, you may un-load '248' by entering this command at DOS
          prompt:
                        248 U<Enter>



    TSR OPERATION

          To activate the TSR program, simply hold down 'Alt' key, the 'Shift'
          key on the left keyboard, then press a third key.  These keys are
          the Hot Keys.  For example, to bring up the HELP screen, press:

                        -----  -----------  -----
                        |Alt|  |LeftShift|  | H |
                        -----  -----------  -----

          The HELP screen pops up and shows you all the options provided by
          the DOS driver routine, such as Link selection, Timeout selection,
          and Formfeed selection.

          When TSR is activated by Hot Keys, it displays two characters at
          the upper left corner of the screen for one second as
          acknowledgement.  The acknowledgements are:

              +-------------------------------+----------------------------+
              |   Acknowledgement & Hot Keys  |          Function          |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | P1  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [1]  | Link to Printer 1          |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | P2  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [2]  | Link to Printer 2          |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | P3  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [2]  | Link to Printer 3          |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | P4  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [2]  | Link to Printer 4          |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | P5  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [2]  | Link to Printer 5          |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | P6  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [2]  | Link to Printer 6          |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | P7  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [2]  | Link to Printer 7          |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | P8  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [2]  | Link to Printer 8          |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | PA  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [A]  | Link to any printers       |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | 05  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [F1] | Select 5 seconds Timeout   |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | 10  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [F2] | Select 10 seconds Timeout  |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | 25  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [F3] | Select 25 seconds Timeout  |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | 60  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [F4] | Select 60 seconds Timeout  |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | FE  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [E]  | Formfeed Enabled           |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+
              | FD  |   [Alt][LeftShift] [D]  | Formfeed Disabled          |
              +-----+-------------------------+----------------------------+


          Note: The two-character acknowledgement is effective in TEXT mode
                only.

          To select Formfeed Disabled, press:

                        -----  -----------  -----
                        |Alt|  |LeftShift|  | D |
                        -----  -----------  -----

          'FD' should appear at the upper-left corner for one second.  If
          '**' displays instead, the AS-248T is not ready.  Please make
          sure it is loaded with paper, set on line and properly connected
          to your computer by a DB-25 cable, then try again.

          If the Hot Keys conincide with other TSR program's, you may hold
          down a 'Ctrl' key along with an 'Alt' key and the left 'Shift' key
          to resolve Hot Keys conflict.  For example:

                        -----  -----------  ------  -----
                        |Alt|  |LeftShift|  |Ctrl|  | D |
                        -----  -----------  ------  -----


 
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