Apple Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS - Manual (Page 132)

Note: PostScript files are normally ASCII text files that can be opened with
any word-processing program. However, if you select the “Send Data in
Binary” option in the PostScript Options dialog box, the PostScript files may
include binary characters that make them unsuitable for use with a word
processor.
You can use either of two methods to create PostScript files. If your program’s
Print dialog box has a “Print to File” checkbox, you can use this checkbox to
create a PostScript file; this is the preferred method. Refer to your program
documentation for information. If your program’s Print dialog box does not
have a “Print to File” checkbox, however, you need to make temporary
changes to your printer setup to create a PostScript file, as described next.
Using the driver to print to a PostScript file
Using the driver to print to a PostScript file is a three-step process. First,
change your printer setup, then use your program to create the file, and finally
reset your printer setup for normal printing.
Step 1: Changing your printer setup to print to a PostScript file
1 From the Program Manager, open the Control Panel and double-click the Printers icon.
The Printers dialog box appears.
2 If it is not already selected, select the name of the PostScript printer that you are using
from the Installed Printers list.
3 Select Connect.
The Connect dialog box appears.
4 Select FILE from the Ports list box.
You may have to scroll through the list to find this selection.
5 Choose OK to close the Connect dialog box and return to the Printers dialog box.
6 Choose Setup.
The driver Setup dialog box appears.
7 After changing (or confirming) your printer settings, choose OK to close the dialog box.
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