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excerpt: "This program can be used to send files to the Z88 from the QL, using the Import menu. I tried to use several methods of sending strings directly, but with my QL received too many bad characters in the Z88 file. Therefore this program sends the file character by character and even a small pause…"
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# Z88 Programs, Tips, and Other Useful Info

This program can be used to send files to the Z88 from the QL, using the Import menu. I tried to use several methods of sending strings directly, but with my QL received too many bad characters in the Z88 file. Therefore this program sends the file character by character and even a small pause had to be added to obtain flawless files. I have no idea why this is needed as transfer in the opposite direction does not have this problem. Maybe it is my machine ?