NAME

ps630 − convert Diablo 630 print files to POSTSCRIPT format

SYNOPSIS

ps630 [ −fbodyfont ] [ −Fboldfont ] [ −spitch ] [ −pfile ] [ files ]

DESCRIPTION

ps630 reads in files (Diablo 630 format print files) and converts them to POSTSCRIPT format for printing on a POSTSCRIPT printer.  If no files are specified, the standard input is used.  By default, the POSTSCRIPT program is sent to the standard output.  ps630 can convert nroff files generated with the −Txerox switch.  Typewheel emulation information may be specified as options.  Font specifications (for bold and regular) are POSTSCRIPT font names (e.g., Times-Roman, Times-Bold, Courier-Bold, Courier-BoldOblique).  10, 12, or 15 characters per inch may be selected.  The possible options are:

−f bodyfont
sets the font to be used for normal printing. The default is Courier.

−F boldfont
sets the font to be used for boldface. The default is Courier-Bold.

−s pitch
selects type size for printing (both the regular and bold fonts are scaled to this size). Pitch is in characters per inch and must be one of 10, 12, or 15.  The default is 12. 

−p file
causes the POSTSCRIPT file to be written to the named file rather than the standard output. 

SEE ALSO

enscript(1), lp(1), nroff(1). 
Diablo 630 documentation

DIAGNOSTICS

Should be self explanatory. 

AUTHOR

Adobe Systems Incorporated

BUGS

Some applications produce “bold” by double striking a character.  This will not appear as bold when translated into POSTSCRIPT.  Only the bold produced by issuing the proper Diablo command sequence (escape-O) will result in bold characters.  Times-Roman and Helvetica are narrow fonts that may look squeezed if no adjustment of page width is made by the application. The translator uses exact positioning on the paper.  Output from an application that has attempted to compensate for slippage on vertical movement may appear slightly uneven. The following Diablo 630 commands are not supported: print suppression, HY-Plot, extended character set, downloading print wheel information or program mode, page lengths other than 11 inches, paper feeder control, hammer energy control, remote diagnostic, backward printing control (note, however, that “reverse printing” is supported).

NOTES

POSTSCRIPT is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. 
Times and Helvetica are registered trademarks of Allied Corporation.
Diablo Systems, Inc. is a Xerox Company.

Version 3.6  —  December 20, 1987