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From: C506634@UMCVMB.MISSOURI.EDU (Eric Edwards)
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Subject: troff for uncooperative systems
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Date: 28 Jan 91 19:18:22 GMT
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I've come across a bunch of troff files that I would like to print out.
Unfortunately, I don't have a convienent Unix box with a laser printer.
What I *do* have is:

1) Access to an VM/CMS system with a Xerox 3700 Laser printer.
   If the files were in Script, I would be in business, but alas, troff is not
   Script.

2) Access to Macintoshes with Laserwriters.
   Getting the files to these machines, however, is somewhat involved.

3) IBM PS/2's hooked up to HP Laserjet II's

4) Limited access to a remote unix machine.
   (printing here is out of the question)

*Idealy* I'd like to be able to print from the CMS system.  This could either
be directly run a form a troff or runs something to translate Troff to Script.

Next in order of convenience would be the PS/2's.  One the Deskjets has a
pretty good variety of fonts.  Also, these computers are tied into the internet

Getting the files to the Mac's would require downloading to a PS/2 and then
transfering the files to a mac disk.

I would rather avoid using the unix box since I only have a guest account.

So..  Any help on this would be greatly apreciated.
I don't normally read this newsgroup so please email replies.

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