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In article <122@cavanasic.nsc.com>, maul@asic.nsc.com (Rob Maul maul@asic.nsc.com (408) 721-7637) writes:
> 
> Since I don't have a LaserWriter I can't extract the PostScript using the
> Click-OK command-f stuff.  Is this right?  Does one need to purchase a
> ... 
> I want to extract the PostScript and move it to my NeXT machine and print
> it from there.  I already bought the MacLink software from DataViz to move
> ...

If you're running one of the faster Macs you really need to get to the
command-F fast after clicking OK.  Also, make sure you have background printing 
turned OFF in the Chooser Dialog and that Laserwriter is your selected
printer.  Additionally, make sure you don't have some other spooler
like TOPS Spool or SuperLaserSpool running as these will also
intercept you're file just as Apple's Backgrounder will (the reason
for turning OFF background printing in the Chooser).

You DO NOT need a LaserWriter attached to get the PostScript file.  I
do it all the time at home where I don't have a LaserWriter.

To make things really easy for yourself, get hold of the Application
called MyPageSetup (freeware I believe) that will make the Disk File
checkbox in the LaserWriter Print Dialog visible and useable
(along with setting other default print options).
This checkbox functions identically to command-F (not command-K) so
you don't get the LaserPrep (AppleDict) preamble with the PostScript file.  You
can also make the checkbox visible following instructions posted
several times to this group and using ResEdit; the box is already in
the Print Dialog but is not visible and therefore not useable.
With using the checkbox you won't have to worry about getting to the
command-F fast enough after clicking OK.

Oh yes, this will work with any application, not just Word 4.0.

P.S.: How do you intend to coerce the NeXT box into printing your
PostScript file?  (rhetorical, no reply expected!) I know some special
AppleDict bashing has to be done to print on most "foreign" PostScript printers.