Chapter 25. Introduction to PostScript
In this chapter
PostScript
Learning PostScript
PostScript Commands
PostScript Programming
Viewing PostScript Files
Next Steps
The usefulness of the Graphics Editor is significantly advanced by the addition of print capability. There are several ways to approach the task of printing; therefore, I have selected a simple approach that easily allows for future enhancements.
To accomplish the Graphics Editor print function, the PostScript page description language will be used. PostScript enables us to communicate with a PostScript- compatible printer to effectively describe the page to be printed.
The following sections introduce the PostScript language that is used in future chapters to print the graphics objects drawn ...
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