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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