This tape contains the following files:

    SMBREADME.1ST - this file
    ALWSMB.EXE    - the LaserWriter print symbiont
    SYMBIONT.TXT  - a general description of symbiont features
    *.H,*.C       - source files
    ALWSMB.MAP    - symbiont link map file
    SYMBIONT.OLB  - object library for symbiont

In order to use the symbiont, the file ALWSMB.EXE must be copied
to SYS$SYSTEM. A queue must be set up for the LaserWriter. A standard
terminal port with a null modem cable is required for physical
connection of the LaserWriter to your VAX system.

The following example is how the LaserWriter queue us set up on my
system:

    $ INITIALIZE/QUEUE /TERMINAL /ON=_TXA6: /PROCESSOR=ALWSMB -
      /DEFAULT=(NOBURST,NOFLAG,NOFEED,NOTRAILER) -
      /SEPARATE=(NOBURST,NOFLAG,NOTRAILER,NORESET) -
      SYS$LASER
    $ START/QUEUE SYS$LASER

Of course, the INIT/QUEUE is done only once, START/QUEUE whenever the
system is booted, or use INIT/QUEUE/START to combine the functions.

In addition, the terminal port should have, at a minimum, the following
characteristics:

    /SPEED=9600 (if using the "9600" setting of the LaserWriter)
    /NOPARITY
    /NOTYPE_AHEAD (symbiont sets to /TYPE_AHEAD after connection)

Optionally, you can assign the following characteristics (the print
symbiont sets these characteristics anyway):

    /ALTYPEAHD
    /DEVICE_TYPE=UNKNOWN
    /NOBROADCAST
    /NOECHO
    /NOEIGHT_BIT
    /NOESCAPE
    /FORM
    /HOSTSYNC
    /NOLINE_EDITING
    /LOWERCASE
    /NOPASTHRU
    /NOSCOPE
    /TAB
    /TTSYNC
    /NOWRAP

The port can be set up as spooled, if you wish.

Be sure to read the file SYMBIONT.TXT. It contains information on the
symbiont features and limitations.

If you have any suggestions or problems with the symbiont, please
collect as much information about the circumstances, including the
file being printed, if possible, and send to me at:

    Scott Campbell
    PAR Government Systems Corp.
    7150 Campus Drive, Suite 215
    Colorado Springs, CO  80920
    (719) 594-0095