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 This program was written by Wayne Schmidt for the conversion of hires Doodle
files($5c00-$7fff) into alphanumeric text files which can be printed on ANY
printer, including Daisywheels! The conversion involves a 4-to-1 reduction
with 16 values representing the averaged densities. There is an accompanying
screen display analogous to the SEQ file being written to the disk (as the
conversion takes place). It yields a 16 blk SEQ file, named with the first 3
char.(following 'DD') & an added suffix '.alf'. Include 'DD' with the prompt
for filename. When the screen display is complete (and the disk light out) any
key will return you to 'READY'. I find that the best proportions are obtained
by setting the printer to 12 pitch (12cpi) with 7/72" (14/144) linespacing.
On the Star Gemini/Delta 10 (Epson-compatibles) with MW-350 (or Easyprint)
interface, I turn off the 'wrap-around' (forced 80-col emulation of the 1525
/right margin) with OPEN 4,4:PRINT#4,CHR$(27)"R"CHR$(0):CLOSE 4. Then, using
TRANSPARENT secondary address of '5' (same as Cardco standard),  OPEN 4,4,5:
PRINT#4,CHR$(27)"B"CHR$(2);CHR$(27)"1":PRINT#4,CHR$(27)"M"CHR$(8):CLOSE 4.
This sets: 12 pitch, 7/72" linespace, and 8 char. left margin (to center).
Equivalent on a Oki 92 with MW-350: turn off 'wrap-around', then OPEN 4,4,5:
PRINT#4,CHR$(28):PRINT#4,CHR$(27)"%9"CHR$(14):PRINT#4,CHR$(27)"%C090":CLOSE4.
After setting the printer, you can use any wordprocessor (supporting SEQ) or
Sequential File Printer. It is recommended that you address the printer in
TRANSPARENT mode and ouput as ASCII text (the nature of the file). I have
uploaded a prg that specifically supports the printout on Gemini/Epson in
12 pitch and additionally 12 pitch 'superscript' (with linespacing handled)
and another that specifically supports the printout on an Okidata 92 with
12 pitch enhanced.      .Wayne Schmidt.