PostScript EPS Files Are Device Independent (93206)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q93206

SUMMARY

When you print from Windows to an encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file, Windows creates a device independent file. EPS files can be imported into other PostScript files, and aren't designed to be copied to a printer. For example, you can create a graphic, print it to an EPS file and import that into another document in a device-independent format.

Most EPS files (including those generated by Windows) print when you copy them to a printer. However, because these are in device independent format, device features that may need to be selected differently by the printer driver for different devices (paper size, paper bin, resolution, and so on) won't necessarily work when you copy an EPS file to a printer.

MORE INFORMATION

If you want to print to a file that can be copied to a printer:
  1. Run Control Panel.
  2. Select or install the printer driver for the specific printer to which you plan to copy the file.
  3. Choose the Connect button.
  4. Select FILE: from the Ports list box and choose the OK button.
  5. Choose the Setup button.
  6. Choose the Options button.
  7. Select the Printer option.
  8. Choose the OK button twice.
When you print, Windows prompts you for the filename. Print to a unique file (for example OUTPUT.PRN). You can now copy this file to the printer and your output should be correct.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/2003
Keywords:kbprint KB93206
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