

THE QIK-FORMS CONCEPT

Business forms are a necessary part of every business, and a serious
expense. Commercially printed forms are most often sold in minimum
increments of one thousand, with price breaks occurring only after ten
thousand, or more, forms are ordered. Since the price per thousand goes
down as the purchased quantity goes up, most businesses order quantities
that last a very long time. Cartons of forms then sit on the shelf, taking
up valuable storage space until they're eventually needed.  Sometimes, even
before the inventory is depleted, a form will need revision.  The obsolete
stock is then discarded at great expense.  If forms are not ordered
promptly, there are harmful delays in business operations and expensive
"rush charges" must be paid.

These situations are so common, and seemingly unavoidable, that we have
accepted them as a normal cost of doing business.  If, when we look at
dusty cartons of stored forms, we saw our money instead of paper, the
seriousness of the situation would be much clearer.  We would become very
aware of the drain on our cash flow and profits -- and would certainly
wonder if this on-going waste is avoidable.

Qik-Forms is a library of highly effective, proven business forms.  These
forms were created on a very sophisticated typesetting system, and
formatted for use on Hewlett-Packard Laserjet compatible and PostScript
laser printers -- as well as 50 other laser printers, including commercial
typesetting equipment.  The program was written by experienced graphics
designers and forms management professionals.  Qik-Forms is menu driven,
and very easy to use.

When you use Qik-Forms, your cash won't be tied up in forms inventory or
thrown out as waste.  Quickly and easily print ONLY the forms you need --
as you need them.  Qik-Forms reproduce beautifully, at very low cost.  A
week's supply can be produced on your photocopier in just a few minutes. 
The plain paper used for Qik-Forms is much less expensive than the printed
forms you're buying now; and it takes only minutes -- instead of weeks --
to replenish your stock. You never have to pay "rush charges", suffer the
loss of wasted stock, or deal with costly business disruptions caused by
"out of stock" forms again.

Qik-Forms may not eliminate all need for preprinted forms.  However,
Qik-Forms will save you expensive custom typesetting charges and delays. 
The quality of Qik-Forms output is so high, it makes excellent camera ready
copy (artwork) for offset printing.  In fact, many commercial printers now
use laser printers just like yours for their typesetting.  USING ONLY ONE
QIK-FORM AS CAMERA READY COPY WILL SAVE MORE THAN THE PRICE OF THE ENTIRE
PROGRAM.

The wide selection of professionally designed Qik-Forms can also be
customized with your company information, logo, special wording -- even
basic form designs can be altered to meet your specific needs.  Qik-Forms
assure you of having exactly the right form to get the job done -- with
increased efficiency and lowered expenses -- while providing your company
with a "Fortune 500" look.


Hewlett-Packard LaserJet, PostScript and Microsoft Windows V. 3.1 are
registered Trademarks of their respective companies.  Qik-Forms and
QikPaks are registered Trademarks of FormCrafters, Inc.
QIK-FORMS IS SHAREWARE

Thank you for obtaining Qik-Forms by FormCrafters, Inc.  We know you will
find it valuable and easy to use. The Shareware concept provides useful
software at reasonable prices, while allowing you to "try before you buy". 
Shareware is NOT free.  This Shareware version of Qik-Forms is fully
functional.  However, due to the size of the graphics files, it was only
possible to include three forms in this version.  These forms (Menu #1 -
Expense Report, Menu #2 - Purchase Requisition and Menu #4  - Invoice) are
not only useful, they allow you to see our high-quality laser output.  This
version of Qik-Forms provides you with the opportunity to fully test our
software with your hardware for compatibility before you buy.

We depend on satisfied customers to pass the word about Qik-Forms.  You may
freely copy and distribute the Shareware version to colleagues, friends,
user groups, your favorite BBS' -- anyone you feel may benefit from using
software of this kind.  You may distribute only the Shareware versions of
Qik-Forms, which are wholly contained in the file(s): QFORMH.EXE (HP
LaserJet compatible version), and QFORMP.EXE (PostSript version).  You may
charge a nominal fee, not to exceed $10, to cover copy and distribution
costs.

PLEASE REMEMBER:  Qik-Forms and QikPaks are registered trademarks of
FormCrafters, Inc., and are copyrighted.  You MAY NOT modify, delete or
distribute individual files contained in any version of Qik-Forms or
QikPaks. It is ILLEGAL for anyone to copy and/or distribute QikPaks, the
Qik-Forms Manual, the form files, or copies of any form printed from files
contained in this software.  Printed forms are for the sole use of
registered users.  We sincerely appreciate your cooperation.

IF YOU FIND QIK-FORMS USEFUL, WE WILL APPRECIATE YOUR ORDER FOR REGISTERED
QIKPAKS.

FormCrafters, Inc. is the only legal seller and distributor of Qik-Form
libraries called QikPaks.



QIK-FORMS HELP

You must be in the \QIKFORM subdirectory.  The following two functions may
be performed without using the main Menu:

     - Type:  HELP    [Enter]     (How to use Qik-Forms)
     - Type:  QFMENU  [Enter]     (Activates main Menu)

All other functions are accessed through the main Menu, using the following
format:

     - Type: RUN (space) 1 [Enter]   (Prints the Expense Report)
     - Type: RUN (space) G [Enter]   (Prints the Qik-Forms' Order)

Be sure your printer is on, set up correctly, and has enough paper prior to
printing.

Qik-Forms uses the DOS command line for all functions.  It is not necessary
to "exit" the program.

For additional help consult TROUBLE SHOOTING in this manual.  If still in
need of help, contact:  FormCrafters, Inc. at 305 / 473-0840 weekdays,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Eastern Time).
MICROSOFT WINDOWS VERSION 3.1 INSTRUCTIONS

** SETTING UP QIK-FORMS TO RUN FROM WINDOWS VERSION 3.1

- Start Microsoft Windows Version 3.1
- Click anywhere in the the appropriate GROUP (Applications, etc.) 
  to make the group active
- Click PROGRAM MANAGER/FILE MENU
- Click NEW
- In the NEW PROGRAM OBJECT dialog box, click PROGRAM ITEM, then click O.K.
- In the PROGRAM ITEM PROPERTIES dialog box, click cursor in DESCRIPTION
  and type:    Qik-Forms
- Click cursor in COMMAND LINE and type:    DOSPRMPT.PIF
- Click cursor in WORKING DIRECTORY and type:    X:\QIKFORM 
  (substitute YOUR hard drive letter for the "X")
- Click O.K.


** TO RUN QIK-FORMS FROM WINDOWS VERSION 3.1

- Double click the QIK-FORMS ICON
  (Windows will take you to the DOS prompt in the Qik-Forms Directory)
- Type:    QFMENU  [Enter]
  (This will show the Qik-Forms Menu)

  OR

- Type:    HELP  [Enter]
- Follow Qik-Forms program instructions to print forms as needed
- To end your Qik-Forms session and return to Windows:
  Type:    EXIT  [Enter]



FORMCRAFTERS, INC. GUARANTEE

FormCrafters, Inc. guarantees our QikPak disks to be free from defects for
a period of 90 days from date of purchase, or we will replace them free. 
If a defect in disk(s) does occur, please call to obtain a Return
Authorization Number.  Upon receipt, we will exchange defective disk(s) for
new disk(s) of the same title and number.  No other guarantee is expressed
or implied.  No refunds are available.  Hardware and software compatibility
must be determined by user prior to purchase of any Qik-Forms product.
Guarantee is VOID if failure of disk(s) is due to abuse, accident, or
misapplication by user. 

FormCrafters, Inc. has taken great care in designing forms and qualifying
legal and/or professional wording on Qik-Forms where required.  However,
due to different state and local laws, we cannot be held responsible for
meeting all possible legal and/or professional requirements.  It is,
therefore, the sole responsibility of the user to qualify legal and/or
professional use of any and all forms contained in any Qik-Forms product. 
FormCrafters, Inc. hereby disclaims all warranties relating to this 
software, whether express or implied; including, without limitation, any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. 
FormCrafters, Inc. will not be liable for any special, incidental,
consequential, or indirect damages for any reason.  In no event shall
FormCrafters, Inc.'s liability for any damage(s) ever exceed the price paid
for the license to use Qik-Forms software, regardless of the form of the
claim.  The user of the software bears all risk as to the quality and
performance of the software.  By using Qik-Forms, you are agreeing to be
bound by these terms and conditions. 
QIK-FORMS TROUBLE SHOOTING


Symptom:       Screen Message: "Not Yet Purchased QikPak".
Probable
Cause:         -Tried to print from a library not yet purchased.
Remedy:        Contact FormCrafters, Inc.

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Symptom:       Form extracts from archive, but does not print.
Probable 
Cause:         - Printer off line.
               - Printer out of paper.
Remedy:        1. Check paper supply.
               2. Check printer on/off switch.
               3. Check printer cable connections.

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Symptom:       Form takes a long time to print, regardless of form size.
Probable 
Cause:         - HP version takes several minutes to print.
               - PostScript version prints very quickly.
Remedy:        Upgrade to PostScript compatibility, if possible.

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Symptom:       Prints pages of words and "garbage" instead of form(s).
Probable 
Cause:         -Using PostScript version on non-PostScript printer.
Remedy:        1. Obtain HP LaserJet compatible version of Qik-Forms.
               2. Be sure PostScript cartridge installed properly.

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Symptom:       Screen returns to menu, with no form printed.
Probable 
Cause:         -Command entered incorrectly.
               -Disk space insufficient to uncompress form file.
               -A program file may be missing.
Remedy:        1. Retry after reading "help".  (Type: HELP [Enter]
               2. Make room by deleting obsolete files from disk.
               3. If problem persists, re-install program.

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Symptom:       Screen Message: "Bad command or file name".
Probable 
Cause:         -Command entered incorrectly.
               -A program file may be missing.
Remedy:        1. Retry after reading "help".  (Type: HELP [Enter]
               2. If problem still occurs, re-install program.

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Symptom:       File with ".PRN" extension in  \QIKFORM subdirectory.
Probable 
Cause:         -Aborted print sequence occurred.
Remedy:        Type: RUN  A  [Enter], ".PRN" file(s) will be deleted.
QIK-FORMS TROUBLE SHOOTING -- CONTINUED


Symptom:       Only part of a form prints, balance of page is blank.
Probable 
Cause:         -HP version only.   Insufficient printer memory.
Remedy:        Printer should have at least 1.5 megabytes of memory.

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Symptom:       Screen Message: "Write fault error writing device PRN
                                    Abort, Retry, Ignore, Fail".
Probable 
Cause:         - Printer off line.
               - Using HP version with PostScript printer.
               - Printer out of paper.
Remedy:        1. Check printer on/off switch and On-Line button.
               2. Check printer cable connection.
               3. Check Qik-Forms version.
               4. Check printer paper supply.

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Symptom:       Screen Message:  "Not Ready writing device PRN
               Abort, Retry, Ignore, Fail"  (While downloading form.)
Probable 
Cause:         -Tried to print form before previous print done.
Remedy:        1. Select: Retry "R" to continue print job.
               2. Wait for form to print, then start next print job.

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Symptom:       Screen Message:  "Skipped Form QFXXXX: Disk Full" or
               "File Not Found: QFXXXX.PRN, 0 file(s) copied.
Probable 
Cause:         -Disk space insufficient to uncompress form file.
Remedy:        Delete obsolete files to make room, and try again.

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Symptom:       Screen returns to menu, with no form printed.
Probable
Cause:         -Disk space insufficient to uncompress form file.
Remedy:        Delete obsolete files to make room, and try again.
  Note:        Identical to previous problem, except that message
               may be missed due to fast screen redraw. Check free
               disk space.
QIK-FORMS CUSTOM FORMS INFORMATION

FormCrafters offers several custom form services to save you time and
money.  Versatile?  YOU BET!  But, is it easy?  

                    As easy as 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5...

ANY FORM CAN BE A QIK-FORM!

     1. Personalize any Qik-Form in our library with your company name,
address, phone and fax numbers -- even a line or two of advertising.  Up to
six lines of type for one low price.  We can also add your logo, or any
standard business graphic.  Make a "Fortune 500" impression, regardless of
company size!

     2. Save time!  Add special wording to your favorite Qik-Forms.  List
the products you sell, or the services you provide most often.  You can add
your own return policies, terms and conditions, late payment fees...  any
special wording you need to make a Qik-Forms work just for you!

     3. Any Qik-Form in our library can be customized to meet your specific
needs.  We can alter column heads, add, delete or move ruled lines -- just
tell us what you want!  We'll make your changes to any Qik-Form in the
Qik-Form format, commercial typesetting equipment -- or for more than 50
different printers.  You decide!

     4. We can convert the forms you're now using -- or would like to use
-- to the Qik-Form format.  We can also create your totally new forms from
"scratch" and prepare them for use with the Qik-Form format, commercial
typesetting equipment -- or for more than 50 different printers.  It's
easier than you might think!

     5. You do not need to be a registered Qik-Forms user to receive custom
forms service by mail.  Contact FormCrafters, Inc. by phone, fax or mail
for complete custom order information.

Your custom forms will be sent to you on disk -- along with printed samples
of the finished forms.  Personalized print menus (like those used for
QikPaks) can also be ordered.  What could be easier?

We offer more than 50 different printer upgrades to meet most every
printing need, including some of today's most popular and advanced -- up to
2100 dpi -- commercial typesetting equipment: 

     Agfa Compugraphic 9400PS, 08"      Linotronic Imagesetter 100
     Agfa Compugraphic 9400PS, 10"      Linotronic Imagesetter 200
     Agfa Compugraphic 9400PS, 12"      Linotronic Imagesetter 300
     Agfa Compugraphic 9400PS, 13"      Linotronic Imagesetter 330
     Agfa Compugraphic 9700PS, 13"      Linotronic Imagesetter 500
     Agfa Compugraphic 9700PS, 18"      Linotronic Imagesetter 530
          Varityper PS4300                   Varityper VT-600P


Consult any Registered QikPak Manual for Custom Service Information, or
obtain additional information by contacting:

                  FormCrafters, Inc:  305 / 473-0840
             -- Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) --

                    !! ANY FORM CAN BE A QIK-FORM !! 