How to Create PostScript Files in Mac OS

You can create PostScript files in Mac OS using the AdobePS driver and an Acrobat Distiller PPD with the source application. AdobePS and a PPD are installed automatically in the default Acrobat installation. If AdobePS is not installed, see Setting up Adobe PostScript Printer Driver for instruction on how to install an AdobePS printer manually.

Creating PostScript Files in Mac OS

Open the document in its authoring application.
Select Print from the File menu.
Select your Virtual Printer from the Printer pop-up menu on the top-left corner of the Print Dialog box.
Select PostScript Settings from the list of sub-menus
Select PostScript Job option from the Format pop-up menu
Set your options as shown below, then click on Save Settings.

Click Save to create a PostScript file. When prompted, enter a name and location for the PostScript file. Use .ps as the filename extension (for example, "myfile.ps"). Finally, click Save, and your PostScript file will be generated.

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