Re: Level 1 Postscript

[Carsten Neumann <deltor@xxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 03 Feb 2001, Michael Loßin wrote:
> Carsten Neumann schrieb:
> > 
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > I have a level 1 Postscript printer, i.e. a NEC Silentwriter LC890.
> > Some programs only generate level 2 code which sometimes cannot be printed on my printer.
> > Though I can use it in laserjet emulation mode, due to (possible) speed advantages I would prefer
> > to send level 1 Postscript.
> > How can I tell apsfilter/ghostscript to produce level one Postscript output.
> > I found no description of the pswrite device (and its options).
> 
> You must use the PSgs_* devices, and include the following into
> the GS_FEATURES variable:
> 
> 	-dLanguageLevel=1
> 
> This should work (tm).
> 
> 
> HTH
> 
> Michael

I see, my apsfilter is too old, it doesn't support the PSgs_* devices.
I just downloaded version 6.0.0 and am currently trying to install and test it.
A little bit pain is the necessity to upgrade to a newer ghostscript version.
My system grows a little bit out of control... :-/

Regards

	Carsten