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#PageSetter & LaserJet

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#63015From: Chris G. NicotraApr 9, 1987 8:28 PM
Implementing POST Script in the AMIGA would be great for the people that have LASER printers that do not support PDLs. (Like me). The only problem is, if they use preferences to do the actuall output they will still be slow……
#63105From: E. J. Lippert IIApr 10, 1987 9:57 AM
Chris: PostScript is in and of itself -VERY- slow, ask anybody who has waited over an houh to get a heavily graphics orientated page out of their Apple LaserWriter! PastScript will only assist (non-PDL) laser printers that have enough memory (1.2 MEGS) to store the entire page bit map in the printers own internal memory. If you don't have enough memory, you won't get a page full of stuff. E.J. Lippert II C Ltd. – (316) 267-6322
#63186From: Chris G. NicotraApr 10, 1987 10:42 PM
I think I have 2 Megs (maybe only 1.5) but I can print a full page. I just hope if some one goes through the trouble of developing Post Script for other printer using the Amiga, that there is an alternative to the preferences printer definitions. Like an interface for developers to write device specific drivers. Unfortuatly, most of the printer supported by preferences are in complete and slow. CGN
#63186From: Chris G. NicotraApr 10, 1987 10:42 PM
I think I have 2 Megs (maybe only 1.5) but I can print a full page. I just hope if some one goes through the trouble of developing Post Script for other printer using the Amiga, that there is an alternative to the preferences printer definitions. Like an interface for developers to write device specific drivers. Unfortuatly, most of the printer supported by preferences are in complete and slow. CGN
#63105From: E. J. Lippert IIApr 10, 1987 9:57 AM
Chris: PostScript is in and of itself -VERY- slow, ask anybody who has waited over an houh to get a heavily graphics orientated page out of their Apple LaserWriter! PastScript will only assist (non-PDL) laser printers that have enough memory (1.2 MEGS) to store the entire page bit map in the printers own internal memory. If you don't have enough memory, you won't get a page full of stuff. E.J. Lippert II C Ltd. – (316) 267-6322