Isn't the HP 4P the postscript model? I thought that was what the P stood for, but perhaps I am mistaken.
On 03.11.2002 18:47 Uhr, minor9th wrote > Dear List, > > Am trying to learn more about Post Script printing (Printers). I am > using a HP4P printer...........win98 2nd edition. Was told that I have > to use a Post Script Printer to save an ESP file......or at install the > driver for one which I did. > > It looks like I can save the files now but, I can't really print > them to see the quality. Have you tried installing a postscript driver to see whether you printer prints with it? You should be able to get the driver from the Adobe site, along with the printer description for your printer. > HP told me that I can install a SIMM chip in > my HP4P to make it work. They don't stock the chip anymore since the > printer is pretty old. My printer works fantastic (never had to repair > it etc.) and I'd sure like to upgrade it instead of buying a new printer > at (looks like) $400 which is the HP1200SE. All of this poses a few > questions to me: > > 1. Would I be able to use the PS printer for any and all > printing......including anything that is not saved as an EPS file such > as a simple Word doc. > > 2. Would I need to switch to a different driver each time. Nope. > > 3. Could I do that by merely selecting a different printer driver in my > default area (Start/Settings/Printers/ etc. and still use my same > physical printer (just a different driver)? All this is not necessary. If your printer has postscript you should use a postscript driver for all your printing. > > 4. Can anyone advise me on how to obtain an Adobe postscript "C > 2049-67901" SIMM chip or perhaps a used one? Ebay? It is probably your only chance, should your printer really not have the postscript chip already inside. Otherwise try Ghostscript, which will let you print EPS graphics via the PDF route, or perhaps even directly. That works with any printer. Johannes -- http://www.musikmanufaktur.com http://www.camerata-berolinensis.de _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
