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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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To print a .ps (PostScript) file directly from your Mac using the command line, you can use the `lpr` command with the appropriate options. Here's the command you should use:

lpr -P printer_name -o raw file.ps

Replace `printer_name` with the name of your printer and `file.ps` with the path to your PostScript file. The `-P` option specifies the printer name, and the `-o raw` option tells `lpr` to send the file directly to the printer without any processing, ensuring that the printer interprets the PostScript code correctly. For example, if your printer is named "MyPrinter" and your PostScript file is located at "/path/to/file.ps", the command would be:

lpr -P MyPrinter -o raw /path/to/file.ps

Make sure your printer is connected and configured correctly on your Mac before running the command. If you encounter any issues or the printer still prints the raw bytes, you can try using the `lp` command instead:

lp -d printer_name -o raw file.ps

The `lp` command is similar to `lpr`, with the `-d` option specifying the printer name. If you still face problems, ensure that your printer supports PostScript and that the PostScript file is valid and compatible with your printer.

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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To print a PostScript (.ps) file directly from your Mac using the command line, you can use the `lpr` command with the appropriate options. Here's the command you should use:

lpr -P <printer_name> -o raw <file.ps>

Replace `<printer_name>` with the name of your printer and `<file.ps>` with the path to your PostScript file. The `-P` option specifies the printer name, and the `-o raw` option tells `lpr` to send the file directly to the printer without any processing or interpretation. This ensures that the PostScript code is sent as-is to the printer for direct printing. For example, if your printer is named "MyPrinter" and your PostScript file is located at "/path/to/file.ps", the command would be:

lpr -P MyPrinter -o raw /path/to/file.ps

Make sure your printer is connected, turned on, and configured to accept PostScript files. If you're unsure about the name of your printer, you can use the `lpstat -p` command to list the available printers:

lpstat -p

This command will display a list of printers, and you can use the name shown there with the `lpr` command. By using the `lpr` command with the `-o raw` option, you should be able to print your PostScript file directly without any additional processing or formatting.

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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To print a PostScript (.ps) file directly from your Mac using the command line, you can use the `lpr` command with the appropriate options. Here's the command you should use:

lpr -P <printer_name> -o raw <file.ps>

Replace `<printer_name>` with the name of your printer queue and `<file.ps>` with the path to your PostScript file. The `-P` option specifies the printer queue to which you want to send the print job. If you don't know the exact name of your printer queue, you can use the `lpstat -p` command to list all available printers. The `-o raw` option tells the printer to interpret the file as raw data, bypassing any printer-specific filters or conversions. This ensures that the PostScript file is sent directly to the printer without any modifications. For example, if your printer is named "MyPrinter" and your PostScript file is located at "/path/to/file.ps", the command would be:

lpr -P MyPrinter -o raw /path/to/file.ps

Make sure you have the correct permissions to access the printer and the PostScript file. If the `lpr` command doesn't work as expected, you can also try using the `lp` command, which is similar:

lp -d <printer_name> -o raw <file.ps>

The `-d` option specifies the destination printer, and the rest of the options are the same as in the `lpr` command. Give these commands a try, and they should allow you to print your PostScript file directly from your Mac using the command line.

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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To print a PostScript (.ps) file directly from your Mac using the command line, you can use the `lpr` command with the `-o raw` option. This option tells the printer to interpret the file as raw PostScript data. Here's the command you should use:

lpr -o raw -P printer_name your_file.ps

Replace `printer_name` with the name of your printer and `your_file.ps` with the path to your PostScript file. For example, if your printer is named "MyPrinter" and the PostScript file is located at "/path/to/file.ps", the command would be:

lpr -o raw -P MyPrinter /path/to/file.ps

The `-o raw` option is crucial here, as it instructs the printer to interpret the file as raw PostScript data rather than trying to process it as a regular text file. If you're unsure about your printer's name, you can use the `lpstat -p` command to list the available printers:

lpstat -p

This will display a list of configured printers on your system. Use the appropriate printer name in the `lpr` command. Make sure your printer is connected, turned on, and properly configured to handle PostScript files before executing the command.

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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To print a .ps (PostScript) file directly from your Mac using the command line, you can use the `lpr` command with the `-o raw` option. This option tells the printer to interpret the file as raw PostScript data. Here's the command you can use:

lpr -o raw -P printer_name your_file.ps

Replace `printer_name` with the actual name of your printer and `your_file.ps` with the path to your PostScript file. For example, if your printer is named "MyPrinter" and your PostScript file is located at "/path/to/file.ps", the command would be:

lpr -o raw -P MyPrinter /path/to/file.ps

Make sure your printer is connected and configured properly on your Mac before running the command. If you don't know the exact name of your printer, you can use the `lpstat -p` command to list the available printers:

lpstat -p

This will display a list of configured printers on your system. Use the printer name from this list in the `lpr` command. By using the `-o raw` option, the printer should interpret the file as PostScript and print it correctly without outputting the raw bytes.

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