jv@mh.nl (Johan Vromans) (10/24/89)
Hai there,
When I create a PostScript file on Macintosh using the printer driver,
it usually needs a special prefix file (the LaserPrep) to be
downloaded before it can be printed on the LaserWriter. This is
normally done when initing the printer.
However, when I want this PostScript file to be printed on another
printer, or when I want to preview it using PostScript previewers,
there's no such thing as LaserPrep.
How can I create a PostScript filech is suitable for downloading to
non-LaserWriter printers? Does there exist something like a 'fake'
LaserPrep (or emulator) for this purpose?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Johan
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------------------------ "Arms are made for hugging" -------------------------elkins@topaz.rutgers.edu (George Elkins) (10/24/89)
> However, when I want this PostScript file to be printed on another > printer, or when I want to preview it using PostScript previewers, > there's no such thing as LaserPrep. Instead of using command-F when printing to create the PostScript file, you should use command-K. The driver will create a PostScript file which includes the LaserPrep. The disadvantage is that the file will be about 40K longer. George Elkins
ram@jetsun.WEITEK.COM (ram ganapath) (10/26/89)
In article <JV.89Oct23153742@mhres.mh.nl> jv@mh.nl (Johan Vromans) writes: >When I create a PostScript file on Macintosh using the printer driver, >However, when I want this PostScript file to be printed on another >printer, or when I want to preview it using PostScript previewers, >there's no such thing as LaserPrep. >How can I create a PostScript filech is suitable for downloading to >non-LaserWriter printers? Does there exist something like a 'fake' >LaserPrep (or emulator) for this purpose? Johan: I picked up this tip very recently: try using Command-K instead of Command-F when you create the Postscript file on the Mac. Apparently this will include the Laser Prep stuff needed to preview. Hope this works for you. Good luck. Ram Ganapathi WEITEK Corp. Sunnyvale, CA 94086 ram@jetsun.weitek.com