Adobe PostScript Driver for Windows'95/98 - AdobePS 4.3.1 Now Available for Download

[Dov Isaacs <isaacs@xxxxxxxxx>]

AdobePS 4.3.1, the Adobe PostScript Driver for Windows'95/98 for
use with Adobe PostScript Level 2 and Adobe PostScript 3-equipped
printers, Adobe Acrobat 4 Distiller, and Adobe InDesign 1.0
is now available for download from the Adobe web site from
the following URL:

	http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/pdrvwin.htm

See below for a full description of this driver (for the English
version -- all normally available language versions are available,
though).

This driver provides some minor additional functionality above
that provided by AdobePS 4.3, but it does fix a very major problem
associated with AdobePS 4.3 in which systems crashed during generation
of PostScript due to running out of virtual memory. This problem
occurred most often when applications such as Adobe FrameMaker and
Microsoft Word were sending data to the print driver containing
an exceptionally large number of .EPS (encapsulated PostScript)
graphics OR when Adobe FrameMaker was sending "Acrobat Data" to
the driver for purposes of generating bookmarked PDF files. This
problem has been fully fixed!!!

Note that installation of this driver will reset "device options"
(including optional trays, memory, image settings, etc.) as well
as some PostScript options including communications protocols
(binary, ASCII, BCP, TCP, etc.). Note all such settings BEFORE
installing AdobePS 4.3.1 on top of any prior version of AdobePS 4.x.

Updating to this version is most strongly recommended for anyone
who is already running AdobePS 4.3!!

Please note that users should not upgrade from AdobePS 4.2.x if
they are using Adobe Acrobat 3.0x Distiller AND are distilling
documents with any TrueType fonts! Users of Acrobat Distiller 3.0x
who also distill documents with TrueType fonts are urged to either
upgrade to Acrobat 4 (and thus be able to use AdobePS 4.3.1) or
continue to use AdobePS 4.2.4, 4.2.5, or 4.2.6. AdobePS 4.2.6
continues to be posted as an interim convenience to such users
for the near future.

We most strongly thank users who provided feedback to us that enabled
us to isolate and fix the AdobePS 4.3 memory problem.

	- Dov Isaacs


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     PostScript Printer Driver AdobePS 4.3.1 for Windows 95 and Windows 98 -- English   
      
  The Adobe PostScript printer driver (AdobePS) enables you to print documents from any Windows 95 or Windows 98 application to a PostScript printer. AdobePS provides several features not found in the standard Windows 95 or Windows 98 PostScript driver, such as watermark printing with localized text, additional n-up options, better support for printing the "euro" (European currency character), and greater support for many popular applications. AdobePS drivers include full support for Adobe PostScript Level 3 fonts, in addition to PostScript Level 1 and Level 2 fonts. AdobePS 4.3.1 provides full support for Windows 98 -- including Windows 98 Image Color Matching 2.0, full sRGB color support with Office97, and conversion of sRGB input profiles into CRDs (Color Rendering Dictionaries) for Windows 98. 

AdobePS 4.3.1 is a new release and now has a localized version for Windows 95 and 98 Japanese. AdobePS 4.3.1 enables Adobe Acrobat 4.0 to search for TrueType text; allows users to override application settings for Image Color Matching processing; provides an easy-to-use, InstallShield-based installer; provides support for printing the Euro character currency symbol for printers; and supports remote printing to WebReady printers connected to the internet. Finally, AdobePS 4.3.1 provides easy access to Adobe's Web site via Adobe Online. 


Adobe recommends using this driver only with PostScript Level 2 and Level 3 devices. To determine a device's PostScript Level, refer to the documentation included with it or contact the manufacturer. If you have a PostScript Level 1 device, you can use the Microsoft PostScript printer driver included with Windows. 

System Requirements 

Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows 98 (English language versions only) 
Any printer that includes Adobe PostScript Level 2 or Adobe PostScript 3 
A PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for your printer 
Installation Instructions
After downloading a ".exe" file in Windows, double-click on the ".exe" file to access the file's contents. 

Need help with downloading? See our Downloading Help documents.
To install this driver, you must have a PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for your printer. 


You can get PPD files from the following sources: 

-- A floppy disk that was included with your printer. If you cannot find this disk, contact your printer manufacturer for a replacement. 

-- The printer manufacturer's Web site or FTP site. 

-- Adobe's online services such as the Adobe Web site. 

NOTE: Adobe redistributes a number of PPD files for Mac OS and Windows as a courtesy to Adobe customers but does not guarantee to have the PPD file you need. 

-- Your service bureau or print shop. 

Your printer manufacturer is ultimately responsible for providing you with a PPD file. Neither Adobe nor your service provider is obligated to provide you with a PPD file. 


Installation Warning 


If you are using the Microsoft Client for Netware Networks with Windows 98, you must first disconnect any network drives before adding a new printer. If you do not, you may experience a failure in a system program called Mprexe.exe or your system may stop responding during the installation. This problem does not occur when using Novell Client for Netware or when no drives are currently connected to Novell servers using the Microsoft Client. To disconnect a drive, right-click on that drive and choose Disconnect from the pop-up menu.


To install AdobePS 4.3.1: 

1. Have your PPD file ready, either on a floppy disk or on your hard disk before you install AdobePS. 

2. Exit from all applications. 

3. Double-click the Aps43eng.exe file to begin the installation. 

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 

    
          
   Product    Printer Drivers   
          
   Version    4.3.1   
          
   Platform    Windows   
          
   Filename    aps431eng.exe   
          
   Released On    10/05/99   
          
   Filesize    2.4 MB   
          
          
  
   
  
Download the file from  
  USA   ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/printerdrivers/win/4.x/drivers/aps431eng.exe
Japan   ftp://ftp-pac.adobe.com/pub/adobe/printerdrivers/win/4.x/drivers/aps431eng.exe  


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