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Create a Post Script File

Some applications, such as Adobe Illustrator¨, Adobe PageMaker¨, and QuarkXpressª, create their own unique PostScript code and may override driver selections.

Consult your application manual for more information on how to properly generate high-quality PostScript files from these software applications.

Windows

  • Open a document to convert in its authoring application.
  • Choose File > Print
  • Choose the Acrobat Distiller printer from the Printer Name pop-up menu. In some applications, you may need to click Setup in the Print dialog box to get access to the Printer Name menu.
  • Click on Properties, modify other print options you may want, and click OK to close the Properties dialog box. Click OK again.
  • After checking the "Print to File" checkbox, you will be asked to enter a name and location for the PostScript file you are about to create. Use .ps as the filename extension. The exampe below has a filename of "myfile.ps." Click OK to create the PostScript file.
  • Your PostScript file is created and you are ready to distill the file to create your PDF.
  • Mac

    • Open the document in its authoring application.
    • Select Print from the File menu.
    • Select your Virtual Printer from the Printer pop-up menu on the top-left corner of the Print Dialog box.
    • Select PostScript Settings from the list of sub-menus
    • Select PostScript Job option from the Format pop-up menu
    • Set your options as shown below, then click on Save Settings.
    • Click Save to create a PostScript file. When prompted, enter a name and location for the PostScript file. Use .ps as the filename extension (for example, "myfile.ps"). Finally, click Save, and your PostScript file will be generated.

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