How to create an EPS file from Windows

Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) files are easily generated from any Windows application. This file format is frequently requested as a graphics format by graphics designers and printers.

To generate an EPS file:

Install a Postscript printer driver on your PC. We recommend the Adobe Universal PostScript Windows Driver.
Through the Adobe driver installation (or manually using the Add Printer Wizard if using a different driver), create a new local printer (this requires local Administrator rights).
Choose the FILE: port to create a file.
Do not share the printer or print a test page.
After the printer is created, open the Control Panel -> Printers and Faxes window.
Find the newly created PostScript printer and rename it to EPS Printer or a similarly suitable name.
Right-click on the printer and choose Properties.
Click the Printing Preferences button.
Click the Advanced button.
Expand the PostScript Options branch. Next to PostScript Output Option choose Encapsulated PostScript (EPS).
Press OK on each window to close it.

To generate the EPS file, simply choose the EPS Printer as your print source. You will be prompted for a filename and the file will be created automatically. Note that this does not create an EPS file with a built-in preview image so most common graphics viewers will be unable to display the file. High-end graphics packages which natively support EPS should be able to read the file without issue.

Author: ASAK
Created: Feb 14 2006
Categories: Windows
TechByte #125

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