File transfer

Always use text mode (as opposed to the default binary mode in ftp) when transferring .ps files
In ftp, type 'as' to select ASCII (i.e. text) transfer mode

Creating a .ps file on PC in ENS 507 (LRC)

Print your file to the 'ENS 507 Color Queue' printer
Check the 'print to file' box
When prompted for a location and file name
- select *.* in the file type box (instead of *.prn)
- select a path
- type in your filename, e.g. filename.ps

Some PCs are not properly equipped with the 'ENS 507 Color Queue' printer.
Let the administrator know your frustration via remark@ece.utexas.edu.

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Creating a .ps file on any Macintosh

Print your presentation in the application that created it
Select 'Print to file' in the printer dialog box
- Make sure to select 'LaserWriter' as the printer in the chooser
- it is ok even if you don't have a LaserWriter connected to your Mac.
You will be prompted for a filename, enter 'filename.ps'

Creating a .ps file on other PC

If you are printing from a deparmental printer (which is most likely Postscript based), follow the same procedures as that of the Mac except, if possible, in the printer properties dialog under the following tabs:

Select '300 dpi' under the 'Graphics' tab

Select 'Postscript (optimized for portability - ADSC)' under the 'Postscript' tab

If you are printing at home under Windows9x/NT

Install a Color Postscript printer driver(e.g. "HP Color LaserJet PS", if you want to create color postscript file) in your OS using the setup CD
In the printer setup, choose 'FILE: (Creates a file on disk)' as the printing PORT
Configuer this new printer properties as follows:
- Select '300 dpi' under the 'Graphics' tab
- Select 'Postscript (optimized for portability - ADSC)' under the 'Postscript' tab
After setup you should see a small disk icon on top of the printer icon of your newly set up Color Postscript printer
Print your presentation using this new printer
You will be prompted for a filename, the default extension is .prn, but it actually outputs a postscript file which you may rename to 'filename.ps'
Attach this file with you email to kuiyu@pine.ece.utexas.edu