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Re: possible bug in epson driver

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From: L. Peter Deutsch
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1992 00:21
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<1992Oct5.162410.119354@marshall.wvnet.edu>:

> > quality that was possible on my Panasonic 1180 ( 9 pin) epson compatable
> > printer. I used the command line suggested in the doc files
> > -sDEVICE=epson -r240x72 ( and the lower resolution -r60x72) and I was impres
> 
> Is it possible for Ghostscript to use the 1/216" roll capabilities of Epson
> 9pin's and clones?
> 
> At home I use an Amiga, Post1.7, and an ancient mx80.  In the 3 pass (1/216")
> mode the output is great.
> 
> I thought I could get my friend's Seikosha 9pin clone to do the same with her
> PC, & ghostscript.  But I could only get 1 pass modes (1/72).
> 
> so: IS IT POSSIBLE?

Use the eps9high device; that's exactly what it's for.  I'm sorry it
isn't documented better.

L. Peter Deutsch :: Aladdin Enterprises :: P.O. box 60264, Palo Alto, CA 94306
ghost@aladdin.com, ...decwrl!aladdin!ghost ; voice 415-322-0103 ; fax 322-1734
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