Print PS and PCL Files
PS (PostScript) and PCL (Printer Command Language) files are processed by an application via a corresponding OS printer driver. The files are sent to printers and interpreted for printing. For printing a PS/PCL file, the file should be sent to the printer as is.
For printers that use printer languages other than PS and PCL, use a printer driver that supports the corresponding languages in the application programs.
To Print PS and PCL Files:
- Select a queue to print. If a queue does not exist, select the default queue.
- Click [Properties] in the [Queue] menu.
- Click the [Data Format] tab.
- Clear [Apply text format when print].
- Click [OK].
- The remote host gives a command to print a PS file with an LPD printer as follows:
$ lpr -Pserver test.ps or $ lpr -dserver test.ps
- Note
Printing commands vary slightly according to host types. Descriptions of printer setup and printing commands by host are given in 'Remote Printer Setup'.