Resolved Do we need PostScript 3 in Windows 7?

The office printer has a Adobe PostScript 3 Driver Library CD-ROM. Does it and how does it work on Windows 7?

 

Hi Ivan,

You may need to reword what information, it is, that you seek. The question as you have, would indicate [to me] that you are wondering what purpose the driver cd has. As an experienced user, you must know most printer manufacturers give you "drivers and software" on a CD when you buy your printer along with instructions on how to use them. Basic instructions are to insert the CD into your system. Once you do the CD’s icon will appear on your desktop. Double click the CD’s icon to open the folder. Follow install or setup instructions.

If this is not the case, you can explore the CD. It may have readme instructions in the form of a txt or doc.

In addition to clarifying info sought, perhaps adding the name model make of the printer would help.

Could just be me, being thick headed or dumb, at the moment. but this information can only help other members as well [based on view number]. Also, if this is a shared printer at work, setup and functioning, why are you seeking additional information? Got permission? Got privileges?

----I don't have an interest in the topic so I haven't explored this more but--
This is a googled modified filtered search on the topic of postscript 3. There is only 1050 hits. You may wish to play with the key words filter a bit more but it's a start:
http://www.google.com/search?num=50...Search&lr=lang_en&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

 

Hi Goddez1,

Thanks for your elaborative information. Maybe I need to reword what I want to know...

Let me try with my limited knowledge and poor articulation and wish the following rewords becomes clearer to you and those who can give me the answer:

In Microsoft Windows of various versions, they have included TrueType font types (i.e. vector fonts that outline the shapes). And in-between the development of various types, Adobe had invented PostScript fonts and PostScript had become a de facto industrial standard for outline fonts. It had been many years ago. In the last few years, I had only came across TrueType instead of PostScript, for unknown reason(s) to me. So, all a sudden I was given a chance to respond to a question about if the PostScript Fonts utility CD-ROM for an office printer was still needed as they were planning to upgrade their desktops to Windows 7.

I've been (occassionally) using Adobe Master Collection CS3 but I don't recall a chance that I am being asked for PostScript fonts.

In a nutshell, maybe I should ask: Has the PostScript fonts been replaced by TrueType fonts? (or they actually the same now?)

 

http://www.google.com/search?num=50...+been+replaced+by+TrueType+fonts&start=0&sa=N

Specifically:
http://www.truetype-typography.com/articles/ttvst1.htm

Helpful:Many discussions based on topic.....
http://www.bigresource.com/Photoshop-TrueType-or-PostScript-Fonts-TvgJ2BxG.html

Buzz words:
"converters" and "opentype "

 

Thanks and I've caught up a lot.

 

Your most welcome IvanH and thank you for the update.