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From: reyn@trsvax.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: Re: Help with the new 1000
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Date: 27 Jan 89 15:19:00 GMT
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When using a DMP-132 with DeskMate, it is best to put it into the "IBM"
mode, and select the "IBM GRAPHIC" driver from the Printer Selection 
accessory.

The DMP-105, to put it mildy, has an oddball instruction set.  Amoung other
considerations, its graphic band is 7 bits high and 60 dots per inch.  The
"Tandy" mode of the DMP-132 is not compatible with the "Tandy" mode of the
DMP-105, and for that matter neither of those are compatible with the
"Tandy" modes of the DMP-21xx series of printers.

The "IBM" mode of the DMP-132 is far superior, with a graphic band 8 bits high
and 120 dots per inch (horizontally).  This mode can be set by dip switches
on the printer, and is the preferred mode of operation. (Rumor has it that
the printers are actually shipped in this configuration).

Most major software includes drivers for the "standard" IBM graphic printers,
so putting your printer in that mode is a good idea anyway.

It sounds to me like you have a Tandy 1000 SX with the 1987 vintage Personal
Deskmate.  If this is true, you should check with your local Radio Shack to
see if the cheap upgrade to DeskMate 3.0 is still available.  It's a MUCH
better product, with MUCH better documentation for the beginning user.

With out sounding too much like a commercial, the Text program and Draw program
improvements are worth switching by themselves. ( I can't help it, somebody
finally asked about a project I actually worked on, and I can't contain myself)

                                             John Reynolds
					     DeskMate Type Programmer
					     Tandy R&D
As usual, Tandy isn't responsible for my opinions.