General Questions

Q: What operating systems are supported?

A: Win9x, WinNT 4.0, Win2k, WinXP, Solaris 2.5, LINUX.

Q: What inputs are accepted?

A: PostScript Levels 1 and 2, PCL 6 and earlier PCL versions, HP-GL/2.

Q: Can I convert embedded postscript files (*.eps)?

A: LincPage handles PostScript, but not Encapsulated PostScript (eps). EPS files do not output, either from LincPage or a PS printer. They must be wrapped in PS commands. EPS files are often inserted into documents, which may be subsequently printed to a PostScript printer or file. Note that when you configure a PostScript printer driver to generate Encapsulated PostScript, you must print to File, not to a printer. Some files with the .eps extension are actually EPS wrapped in PS, and can be printed and converted.

Q: What output formats do the converters produce?

A: TIFF G3/G4, PCX/DCX and Brooktrout Infopacket, PDF.

Q: What output resolutions are supported?

A: For PostScript input, all resolutions from 0.1 to 4000 dpi. For PCL input, 204x196 dpi, 300 dpi, 400 dpi and 600 dpi.

Q: How are separate one-page output files named?

A: FILENAME.TIF, FILEN002.TIF, FILEN003.TIF, etc. or FILENAME.PCX, FILEN002.PCX, FILEN003.PCX, etc.

Q: How does the converter operate?

A: Under Windows, it runs as an application, or via a command line interface, or it can integrate with other software. Under UNIX, an executable is provided.

Q: What parameters can users set?

A: Resolution, page size, output file name, output file type, orientation, halftone screen (PostScript only), output bitmap height and width, and others.

Q: How does the converter communicate with other software?

A: The Windows version has a DLL with an API for which a description, sample application and sample code are supplied. UNIX versions include an EXE with sample code.

Q: Is source code available?

A: Yes, under special conditions. Our software has been compiled on many platforms and is written in C++.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the conversion (size of file etc)?

A: The only restriction would be the limitation of memory when converting an extremely large file (e. g. 500 to 4000 pages). Such a file would convert very slowly after most of the available memory had been tied up.