In Windows, how do I create PostScript files?

To create PostScript files in Windows, follow the steps below:

Note: You can use this procedure with most programs in Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP (the notable exceptions being Notepad and Corel/WordPerfect products). You must have a PostScript printer driver installed on your computer.

1. From the File menu, select Print.
   
   
2. If necessary, change the printer driver to a PostScript printer driver.
   
   
3. Check the box labeled Print to File and click OK.
   
   
4. A dialog box will open, allowing you to choose the folder in which you wish to create the PostScript file. Choose a name for the file (a .prn extension will be appended to the filename). When you select Save, a PostScript file will be created.

If you are using WordPerfect 8 for Windows, you must follow a slightly different procedure:

1. From the File menu, select Print.
   
   
2. If necessary, change the printer driver to a PostScript printer driver.
   
   
3. Select the Details tab.
   
   
4. Click Print to File.
   
   
5. Under "Print to File", enter the path and filename desired, for example: c:\myfiles\mypsfile.prn
6. Select Print. The file will be created.

If you use an application that does not give you a Print to File box in the Print dialog box, or does not give you a Print dialog box (e.g., Notepad) you must install a PostScript driver specially for the purpose of printing PostScript files. The printer port should be set to File.

Note: If you are exchanging PostScript files with publishers, service agencies, or other users, the commonly accepted filename extension for a PostScript file is .ps. You might consider renaming your PostScript files, replacing the default .prn extension with a .ps extension. This will also help if you have a PostScript viewer installed (by default, they recognize .ps files).

Also see:

• What is PostScript?
• In Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, or XP, how can I view a PostScript file?