Basic 6 step procedure for creating an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file from the most common Windows programs:

  1. Perform a "Print" command from "File" on the pull-down menu and select a suitable Postscript printer driver as your printer.  The kind of printer driver you select should allow you the correct size document you need, as well as allow for the higher resolution required (typically 600 lines per inch) in the printing process.

  2. Select the "Print to File" option.

  3. Click on "Properties" button.

  4. Click on the "PostScript" tab, then select "Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)" under PostScript output format. Click on "OK" to accept and return to the Print screen, then click on "OK" to print your image to an EPS file.

  5. You will then be prompted for a "Save in" location.

  6. Name your file, then click on "OK" to complete the process.

All you have to do then is email us the EPS file you just created.  It's that easy -  the images below will show exactly how to create an EPS file.  Keep in mind, however, that an EPS file will usually be many times larger than your original source file. This might be a problem if your email provider has limits on the size of the files you are allowed to send.

The primary thing you need to be concerned about is that your printer driver allows you to select the correct size and resolution required. A good driver to use would be a Lino 330 or Lino 530 printer driver, which are included with standard Windows software.  If you are using Microsoft Publisher, use the MS Publisher Imagesetter driver that comes with the program. These drivers allow you to use Tabloid sizes, whereas most Adobe PS drivers only allow Legal size at best, and only up to 300 lines per inch.

 


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