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I have a .ps file that I want to print from my mac. I'm trying to use lpr. But every time I print it all I get is the actual bytes just printed with like hundreds of pages and this is not what I want. I want the printer to just print the ps directly. What command should I use to make this work?

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The issue you're experiencing is likely because the PostScript file is being sent directly to the printer without proper interpretation. To print a PostScript file correctly on a Mac, you can try the following approaches: 1. Use `lpr` with the `-o raw` option:

   lpr -o raw your_file.ps
   

This tells the printer to treat the input as raw data and not try to interpret it. 2. Convert the PS file to PDF first, then print:

   ps2pdf your_file.ps your_file.pdf
   lpr your_file.pdf
   

This method works well if your printer supports PDF printing. 3. Use `enscript` to convert and print:

   enscript -o - your_file.ps | lpr
   

This converts the PS file to another PostScript format that might be more compatible with your printer. 4. Use `cupsfilter`:

   cupsfilter your_file.ps | lpr
   

This uses CUPS filters to process the file before sending it to the printer. 5. If you have Ghostscript installed, you can try:

   gs -dNOPAUSE -dBATCH -sDEVICE=cups -sOutputFile="|lpr" your_file.ps
   

This uses Ghostscript to process the PostScript file and pipe it directly to `lpr`. 6. Check your printer settings: Make sure your printer is configured correctly in the macOS System Preferences. Some printers require specific drivers or settings to handle PostScript files correctly. If none of these methods work, the issue might be with your printer's PostScript support. In that case, converting to PDF (option 2) might be your best bet. Remember to replace `your_file.ps` with the actual name of your PostScript file in all these commands.

Check if any of the following conditions are true:

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Testing if the previous output contains the string -l: False

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Testing if the previous output contains the string -o raw: True

Final Answer: True

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The issue you're experiencing suggests that your printer or print system isn't properly interpreting the PostScript file. Here are a few approaches you can try to print your .ps file correctly: 1. Use `lpr` with specific options: Try using the `-o raw` option, which tells the printer to treat the input as raw data:

   lpr -o raw filename.ps
   

2. Convert PS to PDF first: If the above doesn't work, you can try converting the PS file to PDF and then printing the PDF:

   ps2pdf filename.ps filename.pdf
   lpr filename.pdf
   

3. Use `enscript`: The `enscript` command can be used to convert and print PostScript files:

   enscript -p - filename.ps | lpr
   

4. Use `ghostscript`: Ghostscript can be used to send the PostScript file directly to the printer:

   gs -dSAFER -dNOPAUSE -dBATCH -sDEVICE=ljet4 -sOutputFile="|lpr" filename.ps
   

(Replace 'ljet4' with your printer model if needed) 5. Use Preview: If command-line options aren't working, you can open the .ps file with Preview, then use File > Print from the menu. 6. Check printer drivers: Ensure your printer drivers are up-to-date and support PostScript printing. If none of these options work, the issue might be with your printer's PostScript support or your macOS print system configuration. In that case, you might need to check your printer's documentation or contact Apple support for further assistance.

Check if any of the following conditions are true:

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Testing if the previous output contains the string -l: False

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Testing if the previous output contains the string -o raw: True

Final Answer: True

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It sounds like your system is not correctly interpreting the PostScript file. Here are a few approaches you can try to print your .ps file correctly on macOS: 1. Use the `lpr` command with the `-o raw` option:

   lpr -o raw filename.ps
   

This tells the printer to treat the file as raw data and not try to interpret it. 2. Convert the .ps file to PDF first, then print:

   ps2pdf filename.ps filename.pdf
   lpr filename.pdf
   

You may need to install Ghostscript to use ps2pdf. You can do this with Homebrew:

   brew install ghostscript
   

3. Use the `enscript` command:

   enscript -p - filename.ps | lpr
   

You might need to install enscript first:

   brew install enscript
   

4. Try using the `pstops` utility:

   pstops '1' filename.ps | lpr
   

This might require installation via Homebrew as well:

   brew install psutils
   

5. Use the `cupsfilter` command:

   cupsfilter filename.ps | lpr
   

6. If your PostScript file is actually in EPS format, you can try:

   epstopdf filename.ps
   lpr filename.pdf
   

If none of these methods work, there might be an issue with your printer drivers or how your system is configured to handle PostScript files. In that case, you might want to consider using a graphical application like Preview to open the .ps file and print from there. Remember to replace `filename.ps` with the actual name of your PostScript file in all these commands.

Check if any of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string -l: False

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Testing if the previous output contains the string -o raw: True

Final Answer: True

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It sounds like you're encountering an issue where your Mac is treating the PostScript (.ps) file as plain text instead of interpreting it as PostScript. To properly print a PostScript file on a Mac, you can try the following approaches: 1. Use `lpr` with the `-o raw` option:

   lpr -o raw filename.ps
   

This tells the printer to treat the file as raw data and not to process it further. 2. Convert the PS file to PDF first, then print:

   ps2pdf filename.ps filename.pdf
   lpr filename.pdf
   

3. Use `pstops` to process the PostScript file before sending it to the printer:

   pstops '1:0@0.9(0.05,0.05)' filename.ps | lpr
   

4. If you have Ghostscript installed, you can try:

   gs -dNOPAUSE -dBATCH -sDEVICE=cups -sOutputFile="|lpr" filename.ps
   

5. Another option with Ghostscript:

   gs -q -dNOPAUSE -dBATCH -sDEVICE=ljet4 -sOutputFile="|lpr" filename.ps
   

6. If your printer supports PostScript directly, you might be able to use:

   cat filename.ps | lpr
   

If none of these work, you might need to check if your printer supports PostScript. If it doesn't, converting to PDF first (as in option 2) might be your best bet. Remember to replace `filename.ps` with the actual name of your PostScript file. If you're still having issues, you might want to check your printer settings or consult your printer's manual for specific instructions on handling PostScript files.

Check if any of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string -l: False

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string -o raw: True

Final Answer: True

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It sounds like your printer might not be interpreting the PostScript file correctly. Here are a few approaches you can try to print your .ps file on a Mac: 1. Use `lpr` with the `-o raw` option:

   lpr -o raw filename.ps
   

This tells the printer to treat the file as raw data and not try to interpret it. 2. Convert the PS file to PDF first, then print:

   ps2pdf filename.ps filename.pdf
   lpr filename.pdf
   

You might need to install Ghostscript for this (`brew install ghostscript` if you're using Homebrew). 3. Use the `pstops` utility:

   pstops '1' filename.ps | lpr
   

4. Try using `enscript`:

   enscript -o - filename.ps | lpr
   

You may need to install enscript first (`brew install enscript`). 5. Use the `a2ps` command:

   a2ps filename.ps | lpr
   

Install with `brew install a2ps` if needed. 6. If you have Adobe Acrobat installed, you can use:

   /Applications/Adobe\ Acrobat\ DC/Adobe\ Acrobat.app/Contents/MacOS/AdobePS filename.ps | lpr
   

7. Use the Preview app: Open the .ps file in Preview, then use File > Print. If none of these work, the issue might be with your printer's PostScript support. In that case, converting to PDF first (option 2) might be your best bet. Remember to replace `filename.ps` with the actual name of your PostScript file in these commands.

Check if any of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string -l: False

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string -o raw: True