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#117940From: STEVE CARTERApr 8, 1988 2:50 AM
Can anyone tell me a little about postscript language. I.e if I have a postscript file created with Golddisk's Lasersetter, can I use that ascII file to print to a postscript printer from an MS-Dos computer. I ask that, because I do not have easy access to a laser printer or a dealer with an Amiga connected to a laser printer. There is however print shops in the area with Macs and IBM's hooked to laser printers. Any ideas? Thanks, >>Steve.
#117941From: Dave SchmoldtApr 8, 1988 3:08 AM
If you can get your ASCII Postscript file transferred to an Amiga or Mac format disk, you can print it with no problem. My newsletter files go from the A2000 to IBM 3 1/2" format to an IBM Postscript printer.
#117998From: John DraperApr 8, 1988 1:23 PM
Hi dave! Long time no type! How are things in the fast trees? -larry
#117998From: John DraperApr 8, 1988 1:23 PM
Hi dave! Long time no type! How are things in the fast trees? -larry
#118007From: STEVE CARTERApr 8, 1988 3:07 PM
Thanks, Dave. Do you know how easy it is do transfer an ascII file via a modem to a Mac? Also, Do this apply to graphics as well as text? >>Steve.
#118007From: STEVE CARTERApr 8, 1988 3:07 PM
Thanks, Dave. Do you know how easy it is do transfer an ascII file via a modem to a Mac? Also, Do this apply to graphics as well as text? >>Steve.
#117941From: Dave SchmoldtApr 8, 1988 3:08 AM
If you can get your ASCII Postscript file transferred to an Amiga or Mac format disk, you can print it with no problem. My newsletter files go from the A2000 to IBM 3 1/2" format to an IBM Postscript printer.
#118001From: Jim VentolaApr 8, 1988 1:39 PM
Postscript is ASCII, and I sent stuff from LaserWriter via modem to a MAC and its LaserWriter printed it beautifully. Be sure to use one of the four fonts for best results, and the clip art may show some jaggies. No reason why it won't work to an IBM. Indeed, if the IBM has a 3.5 drive, you could use DOS 2 DOS on the Amiga to write the file to an IBM formatted disk, bring it to the IBM and print it right off. // JIM
#118008From: STEVE CARTERApr 8, 1988 3:08 PM
Thanks Jim. I think I got a route figured out. >>Steve.
#118008From: STEVE CARTERApr 8, 1988 3:08 PM
Thanks Jim. I think I got a route figured out. >>Steve.
#118001From: Jim VentolaApr 8, 1988 1:39 PM
Postscript is ASCII, and I sent stuff from LaserWriter via modem to a MAC and its LaserWriter printed it beautifully. Be sure to use one of the four fonts for best results, and the clip art may show some jaggies. No reason why it won't work to an IBM. Indeed, if the IBM has a 3.5 drive, you could use DOS 2 DOS on the Amiga to write the file to an IBM formatted disk, bring it to the IBM and print it right off. // JIM