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From: Classic_-_Concepts@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Postscript driver
Message-ID: <32990@cup.portal.com>
Date: 19 Aug 90 19:27:21 GMT
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> Does anyone know where I can get hold of a PostScript driver ... for an
> Apple LaserWriter ...
 
I have the same problem.  I have been using a number of solutions.  For
graphics, I've been using LaserUp! from the nice folks at:
    S. Anthony Studios (415) 826-6193   somewhere around $99
 
In some cases, I've used Mac2Dos from equally nice folks at:
    Central Coast Software (303) 526-1030  with or without Mac drive
 
With the first piece of software, I can print directly to the printer.  With
the second, I have to convert to Mac format, then print with that.
 
This problem with ready access to PostScript technology is a serious and
sad problem on the Amiga, and the way I'm doing it is awkward, time-consuming
and amounts to bandaid solutions (but thanks to the 2 above companies for at
least having been ones to provide SOMEthing).  I understand the New Horizons
people offer some sort of option to ProWrite users who wish to print to
PostScript devices.
 
If anyone knows of other drivers/solutions, I too would very much like to 
know.  The creators of PostScript at Adobe have just significantly enhanced
PostScript, with faster compression, better image rendering times and a host
of other improvements and the industry is taking notice.  The fact that I
find it very difficult to take advantage of this powerful printer with my
equally powerful computer is very frustrating.
                                                    Julie (LadyHawke)