Epson Apex, User Manual

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Using the DISKCOPY command
The DISKCOPY command lets you copy all the files on a
diskette to another diskette. Epson also provides a disk utility
called DU to copy diskettes; this utility is described in your
MS-DOS reference manual.
The procedure for copying diskettes depends on whether you
are using an Apex Plus or an Apex Plus 20. Follow the appro-
priate procedure for the computer you are using.
NOTE
If you are using an Apex Plus 20, be aware that you cannot use
DISKCOPY to copy files from a hard disk to a diskette.
DISKCOPY only copies files between diskettes. To copy a file
from a hard disk to a diskette, use either the COPY command
or the BACKUP command. See the appropriate section in this
chanter or your MS-DOS reference manual for instructions.
Using DISKCOPY with an Apex Plus
When you use the DISKCOPY command, you need to specify
the disk drive (A: and B:). If you do not, MS-DOS copies the
diskette in drive A to a second diskette that you insert in drive
A. This means you must swap diskettes during the copy process.
MS-DOS displays prompts to tell you when you need to change
diskettes.
1. Make sure your original diskette is write-protected. (See
Chapter 2 for instructions.)
2. Insert your working copy of the MS-DOS system diskette
in the top drive (drive A).
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