PBM to PPA converter -------------------- Copyright (c) 1998 Tim Norman. All trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. You use this software at your own risk. Although damage to your computer or printer is unlikely, it is possible, and by using this software you agree not to hold the authors responsible for any such damage. License ------- This software is being released under the GNU General Public License. Please see the file LICENSE for details. I provide it free to all who want it. What is this? ------------- This software creates output using the PPA (printer performance architecture) protocol. This protocol is used by some HP "Windows-only" printers, including the HP Deskjet 820C series, the HP DeskJet 720 series, and the HP DeskJet 1000 series. It has been tested on all three printers, but your personal experience (positive or negative) is very much appreciated! Installing ---------- Read the INSTALL file to compile and install this software. More Info --------- For full information on the PPA protocol and this software, visit http://www.rpi.edu/~normat/technical/ppa/ Contact Info ------------ If you find this software useful, PLEASE send me email!! I want to know how many people are using this software so I can justify spending time on bug fixes and improvements :) My email address is normat@rpi.edu. Bugs / Quirks ------------- I only support black-and-white printing right now. Color support to come when I find the time. (Contributors welcome!) The default offsets and margins may cause a 'blinking lights syndrome' for some printers (where all three lights blink rapidly). If this is the case for your printer, widen the margins dramatically using command-line parameters and then follow the procedure described in the CALIBRATION file. Once calibrated, margins of 1/4 inch should succeed.