Re: PC ext. chars -> Postscript wanted

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From: venu.p.gopal
Date: Tue, 08 Aug 1989 21:41

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In article <1384@cbnewsl.ATT.COM> rl@cbnewsl.ATT.COM (roger.h.levy) writes:
>I need a translator that can map a PC's 256 extended character codes,
>(i.e. standard ASCII plus all the graphic characters corresponding
>to codes with the 8th bit set) to Postscript.  A typical use would
>be to preserve IBM graphics when printing files on a non-local
>Postscript printer.  Ideally, I'm looking for UNIX compatible source
>but PC binary or other source would be welcome.  Sorry if this request
>has been seen before but my interest in Postscript is new.  Thanks.

I would suggest that you get a utility called SCRtoPS.  It can grab the
IBM characters right off the screen into a postscript file that you can then
send to your remote printer.  Does text and graphics, VGA, EGA etc. Uses
about 9K of memory on the PC (removable).  The files can also be read by
WordPerfect 5.0.  To get more info or their brochure, contact Offe Enterprises,
1163 E. Ogden Ave., #715-131, Naperville, IL 60563.  312-357-6679.  The price
is $29.95.

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From: vgopal@cbnewsc.ATT.COM (venu.p.gopal)
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Subject: Re: PC ext. chars -> Postscript wanted
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Date: 8 Aug 89 21:41:05 GMT
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