More info on AdobePS options?

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4 total messages Started by Jonathan P. Harris Thu, 02 Jan 2003 18:38

#1058

Author: Jonathan P. Harris
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 18:38

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Is there more documentation somewhere on-line about the AdobePS option settings, like:

1) "Postscript Output Option" [just what is the difference between Archive, Optimize for Portability, etc.]

2. "TrueType Font Download Option" [what is the difference between Outline and Native TrueType?]

3. "TrueType Font" settings under "Graphic"

The built-in help is pretty sparse; I've searched the knowledgebase and forums w/little luck (some options are mentioned, but no more complete documentation).

Thanks!
           Jonathan

Re: More info on AdobePS options?

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Author: Aandi Inston
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 19:15

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This is mainly the result of deciding to use simple, easy to
understand terms instead of technical ones. Unfortunately the
technical concepts are what matters, and this just adds a layer of
obfuscation.

Bear in mind this is VERY system dependent - Microsoft redesign the
driver "look" regularly.

>1) "Postscript Output Option" [just what is the difference between Archive, Optimize for Portability, etc.]

I don't know what archive is, but Optimize For Portability selects
"DSC compliance", which means the pages are independent of each other.
Some post-processing tools, such as imposition packages, will like
this.
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>2. "TrueType Font Download Option" [what is the difference between Outline and Native TrueType?]

Outline - convert to a PostScript font.
Native TrueType - send as TrueType - recommended if the printer
understands as all recent ones do.
>
>3. "TrueType Font" settings under "Graphic"

I don't have one of those. What Windows are you on?

Aandi Inston

Re: More info on AdobePS options?

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Author: Jonathan P. Harris
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2003 01:46

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Thanks for the helpful info, Aandi. Do you know of any more complete documentation?

I use Me and XP, but all of the above settings descriptions are from the XP version of the driver. It does look quite different under Me, which has many of the same options and a few different options.

Jonathan

Re: More info on AdobePS options?

#1065

Author: Aandi Inston
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2003 09:06

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On Windows XP you are not using an Adobe driver, but Microsoft's
PostScript driver. The AdobePS installer just installs that.  Not that
Microsoft explain much either.

I don't know of any more detailed info.

Aandi Inston

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