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Usage description (DocBMP*.txt)
       for 
BMP File Converter
					Copyright(C) 1999 SEIKO EPSON CORP.
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1. About this text file (DocBMP**.txt)
   This text file explains the usage of tmbmp.exe. 
   If the environmental variables have not been set yet, please refer to 
   OpeCom**.txt and set them before using this software.

 <Table of Contents>
   1. About this text file
   2. Using tmbmp.exe
   3. Other functions
   4. Restrictions and limitations

2. Using tmbmp.exe
   1) Run in DOS or a DOS window.
   2) Move to the folder (directory) holding tmbmp.exe.
   3) Input the command at the DOS prompt, and hit [RETURN] to execute.

      *) Input tmbmp /? To display the help screen.

     TMBMP -type CommandType [-density m] [-narrow] 
                                SourceFile OutputFile [InfFileName]
    
         -type (or -t) CommandType = Command type to be used(1 to 3).
              1  = Bit image command <ESC *>
              2  = Raster bit image command <GS v 0>
              3  = Downloaded bit image command <GS *>

         -density (or -d) 
              m = Dot density(Given when CommandType=1 or 2)

         -narrow (or -n)
             No space between lines. (Given when CommandType=1)

          BmpFileName = Specifies the file to be converted.
          TmFileName  = Specifies the filename for the converted file.
 
          InfFileName = Specifies the printer information file as follows.
                        Set this, when changing TM printer to another one.
                          TM-H5000II -> TMH5K2.inf
                          TM-H6000   -> TMH6K.inf
                          TM-T88II   -> TMT882.inf
                          TM-U675    -> TMU675.inf
                          TM-J8000   -> TMJ8K.inf
                          TM-U950    -> TMU950.inf

           Example 1:
               > TMBMP -t 1 -d 1 -n LOGO.BMP TMLOGO.TMB
                 Convert LOGO.BMP to TMLOGO.TMB as a bit image file without line space.

           Example 2:
               > TMBMP -t 2 -d 0 LOGO.BMP TMLOGO.TMB TMT882.inf
	         Convert LOGO.BMP to TMLOGO.TMB as a Raster bit image file for TM-T88II. 
                 (Set the TM-T88II as a default printer)


  4) The converted binary file will be created in the current folder
    (directory).

  5) Try a sample print and confirm that the conversion has worked normally.
     The print test can be output with tmprint.exe or the DOS copy command.

	*) To use tmprint.exe: Refer to DocPRT**.txt for usage.

	*) To use the copy command, following the procedure below.
     	   (1) The MODE and COPY commands must be located on the current path.
	   (2) Use the MODE command to set the communication parameters 
		    for your output device (COM1 or COM2). 

		Ex: To set COM1 to 19200 bps, parity none, data bits 8 and
                    stop bit 1
   		    > mode com1 baud=19200 parity=none data=8 stop=1

	    The printer will have to be set to the same parameters. 
	    For additional information, either type in > MODE /? for the
            help file, or refer to the documentation on the MODE command.


   	   (3) Output the file converted by the COPY command as a binary
               file.

       		Ex. To output converted file TMLOGO.TMB to COM1
		    > copy /b TMLOGO.TMB COM1

	    For additional information, either type in > COPY /? for the
            help file, or refer to the documentation on the COPY command.

	    *) The COPY command supports two types of bit images:
		1 = Bit image command <ESC *>
		2 = Raster bit image command <GS v 0>

	The following three bit image commands are parameter set
        commands, and while they are output by the COPY command no
        printing operation occurs. Use tmprint.exe for these commands.
		3 = Downloaded bit image command <GS *>


  6) After confirming that conversion has been completed correctly,
     the converted file may be used.


3. Other functions
   (1) Error messages
       Error messages will be displayed if invalid parameters are input, 
       or an unsupported bit image format specified.

	Error message: POSDIL.INI is not found
	Cause: POSDIL.INI is not located in the same directory as tmbmp.exe.
	Response: Move POSDIL.INI to the same directory.

	Error message: Posdil.bin is not found
	Cause: Posdil.bin is not located in the same directory as tmbmp.exe.
	Response: Move Posdil.bin to the same directory.

	Error message: TmBmp.bin is not found
	Cause: TmBmp.bin is not located in the same directory as tmbmp.exe.
	Response: Move TmBmp.bin to the same directory.

	Error message: Invalid arguments
	Cause: Invalid arguments entered, or input error.
	Response: Check your input command and try again.

	Error message: Unable to find the specified file.
	Cause: Specified file does not exist, or file name input error.
	Response: Check the file name and location and try again.

	Error message: Unable to convert file (reason: the file size exceeds
                       32KB limit)
	Cause: The original file or the converted file exceeds 32KB in size.
	Response: Use only files under 32KB in size.

	Error message: Unable to convert file (reason: non-bitmap file)
	Cause: The file was not a BMP file.
	Response: Check that the source file is a BMP file. Specify only
                  BMP files.

	Error message: 8 bit or lower color depth only
	Cause: The specified BMP file had more than 256 colors.
	Response: Either resave the file to 2, 16 or 256 colors, or make
                  a new one.

	Error message: Unable to Print (Reason: ESC/POS commands are not
                       available)
	Cause: Specified Type or Density is not supported by printer set
               in INI file.
	Response: Change the bitmap type and density to selections
                  supported by the printer.

	Error message: Exceed maximum value.
	Cause: The size of the specified BMP file image in the vertical
               or horizontal direction exceeds the region allocated for
               the printer's bit image print command (regardless of the
               32MB processing limit of this software).
	Response: Shorten the image in that direction and try again.

	Error message: Invalid file name
	Cause: The destination file name uses invalid characters.
	Response: Change the destination file name to a valid name.

	Error message: Insufficient disk space.
	Cause: There is insufficient space on the target media 
	       (not enough space to store the converted file).
	Response: Delete files to make space, or change the output
                  directory.


4. Restrictions and limitations (related to this software)
   1)This is a DOS program, and is therefore unable to convert or print
     BMP files over 32KB in size.
   2)This software is unable to convert or print BMP files using more
     than 256 colors. Please convert these images into black-and-white,
     16-color or 256-color images. Because of the 32KB limit, we recommend
     black and white.

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