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Does anybody understand why I could not print from Micrografx Picture publisher (what I have) to my old Epson 740? (It then says 'you have selected a non-postscript printer along with a print style that specifies halftones and black generation settings." My computer keeps on saying this, if I go to the RGB mode or the CYMK mode. Anybody up for this one?
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Hummm, this is interesting since it is only picture publishing software, but let me take a guess. (I use a Macintosh, so this is based on that.)
The Epson 740 is an ink jet printer (I have one and an 1160 too) and cannot print any postscript documents, as postscript, but you should be able to go into the page settings or printer description in your desktop printmonitor and change it to grey scale and print.
The easiest way to explain this is that ink jet technologies use the "True Fonts" that are supplied with most computers. They are created in a different language which let them appear to be smooth on an Ink Jet.
Postscript is designed to be used only on a laser type printer, or a mapping printer at commerical printers. It uses a font that is like the old days of typesetting. To get your inkjet to accept Postscript you would need to purchase a "postscript ripping" software that translates your files. These can be incredibly expensive.
I did find one called "StyleScript" (see below). I know I have discussed this before. I am not sure they are still producing it but you could find a copy on E-bay. It is only around $100.00 new and makes things very slow but the output is lovely.
Contact Epson or get out that manual for the printer and software. You shouldn't be having this problem. It has nothing to do with CMYK or RGB.
I just had a thought. Make sure you have the right printer loaded in your profile. If you could tell me what type of computer you are working with I can help you through this if it is a Mac. I am sure there is someone who could help you with Windows too. The print setup lets you choose a "Postscript" printer (default on Macs) or a USB printer, so maybe we could tell by your connections!
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Andrea, sorry I am jumping in late, I didn't know if you still needed help. I am quoting a response I posted under Digital Cameras below. I thought it fit your question well.
I have found the Epson papers to be great. I think they are all pretty good now, but you get what you pay for. The laser printer vs. ink jet...
I am not sure about the printer Linda was talking about. Sounds great but I thought Epson only made inkjets (could be wrong). These are fine, I guess, if you want to print a photo but the minute you want to print anything with graphic elements and text you need a Laser or something like the rip software I have mentioned below.
The reason being that a laser reads what is called Postscript, which is a very smooth graphic language. You'll see photographs or illustrator files titled EPS (encapsulated postscript) and you can buy tons of postscript fonts that are used in commercial print production. Inkjet printers will use a knock off version called a True Font or something that may come with Microsoft, etc.
These are not as smooth as Postscript. Today's inkjets are much better with character generation, so maybe the new Epsons are fine. Color lasers are very expensive. The ripping software for inkjets can range from $100.00 to $500.00 (a pre-press house would use the expensive one).
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Quote: Regarding printers: I was going to link you to the greatest software for color inkjet printers, but just saw they no longer support it. If you have an Epson or other more commercial type printer (mine is an 1140) try to locate a copy of "StyleScript".
This is a knock-off of Postscript ripping software for printers. You cannot tell the difference between a color laser and an inkjet with this software. Images look wonderful, color is good, not print proof acceptable but comp-wise it is great. The only drawback is it really slows down the process.
Remember when printing, regarding paper choices, most people do not realize they must go in and select the paper they are using based on the print quality and color matching selected.
There are a number of choices: plain, photo, matte, glossy, card, etc. If you run a nice glossy photo paper with it set to plain, you are not going to get as good resolution.
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Good luck!