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print.m: Rewrite complex docstring in an attempt to be clearer. * print.m: Rewrite complex docstring in an attempt to be clearer.
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19 ## -*- texinfo -*- 19 ## -*- texinfo -*-
20 ## @deftypefn {} {} print () 20 ## @deftypefn {} {} print ()
21 ## @deftypefnx {} {} print (@var{options}) 21 ## @deftypefnx {} {} print (@var{options})
22 ## @deftypefnx {} {} print (@var{filename}, @var{options}) 22 ## @deftypefnx {} {} print (@var{filename}, @var{options})
23 ## @deftypefnx {} {} print (@var{h}, @var{filename}, @var{options}) 23 ## @deftypefnx {} {} print (@var{hfig}, @dots{})
24 ## @deftypefnx {} {@var{rgb} =} print (@var{-RGBImage}, @dots{}) 24 ## @deftypefnx {} {@var{rgb} =} print (@qcode{"-RGBImage"}, @dots{})
25 ## Format a figure for printing and send it to a printer, save it to a file, or 25 ## Format a figure for printing and either save it to a file, send it to a
26 ## return an RGB image. 26 ## printer, or return an RGB image.
27 ## 27 ##
28 ## @var{filename} defines the name of the output file. If the filename has 28 ## @var{filename} defines the name of the output file. If the filename has
29 ## no suffix, one is inferred from the specified device and appended to the 29 ## no suffix then one is inferred from the specified device and appended to the
30 ## filename. In the absence of a filename or @qcode{"-RGBImage"} option, the 30 ## filename. When neither a filename nor the @qcode{"-RGBImage"} option is
31 ## output is sent to the printer. The filename and options may be given in 31 ## present, the output is sent to the printer. The various options and
32 ## any order. 32 ## filename arguments may be given in any order, except for the figure handle
33 ## 33 ## argument @var{hfig} which must be first if it is present.
34 ## Example: Print to a file using the PDF and JPEG formats. 34 ##
35 ## Example: Print to a file using PDF and JPEG formats.
35 ## 36 ##
36 ## @example 37 ## @example
37 ## @group 38 ## @group
38 ## figure (1); 39 ## figure (1);
39 ## clf (); 40 ## clf ();
41 ## print figure1.pdf # The extension specifies the format 42 ## print figure1.pdf # The extension specifies the format
42 ## print -djpg figure1 # Will produce "figure1.jpg" file 43 ## print -djpg figure1 # Will produce "figure1.jpg" file
43 ## @end group 44 ## @end group
44 ## @end example 45 ## @end example
45 ## 46 ##
46 ## If the first argument @var{h} is a handle to a figure object, it specifies 47 ## If the first argument is a handle @var{hfig} to a figure object then it
47 ## the figure to print. By default, the current figure is printed. 48 ## specifies the figure to print. By default, the current figure returned
48 ## 49 ## by @code{gcf} is printed.
49 ## For outputs to paged formats, PostScript and PDF, the paper size is 50 ##
50 ## specified by the figure's @code{papersize} property. The location and 51 ## For outputs to paged formats, for example, PostScript and PDF, the page size
51 ## size of the image on the page are specified by the figure's 52 ## is specified by the figure's @code{papersize} property together with the
52 ## @code{paperposition} property. The orientation of the page is specified 53 ## @code{paperunits} property. The location and size of the plot on the page
53 ## by the figure's @code{paperorientation} property. 54 ## are specified by the figure's @code{paperposition} property. The
54 ## 55 ## orientation of the page is specified by the figure's @code{paperorientation}
55 ## The width and height of images are specified by the figure's 56 ## property.
56 ## @code{paperposition(3:4)} property values. 57 ##
58 ## For non-page formats---for example, image formats like JPEG---the width and
59 ## height of the output are specified by the figure's @code{paperposition(3:4)}
60 ## property values.
57 ## 61 ##
58 ## The @code{print} command supports many @var{options}: 62 ## The @code{print} command supports many @var{options}:
59 ## 63 ##
60 ## @table @code 64 ## @table @code
61 ## @item -f@var{h} 65 ## @item -f@var{h}
62 ## Specify the handle, @var{h}, of the figure to be printed. The default 66 ## Specify the handle, @var{h}, of the figure to be printed.
63 ## is the current figure.
64 ## 67 ##
65 ## Example: Print figure 1. 68 ## Example: Print figure 1.
66 ## 69 ##
67 ## @example 70 ## @example
68 ## @group 71 ## @group
90 ## @end group 93 ## @end group
91 ## @end example 94 ## @end example
92 ## 95 ##
93 ## @item -RGBImage 96 ## @item -RGBImage
94 ## Return an M-by-N-by-3 RGB image of the figure. The size of the image 97 ## Return an M-by-N-by-3 RGB image of the figure. The size of the image
95 ## depends on the formatting options. 98 ## depends on the formatting options. This is similar to taking a screen
99 ## capture of the plot, but formatting options may be changed such as the
100 ## resolution or monochrome/color.
96 ## 101 ##
97 ## Example: Get the pixels of a figure image. 102 ## Example: Get the pixels of a figure image.
98 ## 103 ##
99 ## @example 104 ## @example
100 ## @group 105 ## @group
101 ## clf (); 106 ## clf ();
102 ## surf (peaks); 107 ## surf (peaks);
103 ## rgb = print ("-RGBImage"); 108 ## @var{rgb} = print ("-RGBImage");
104 ## @end group 109 ## @end group
105 ## @end example 110 ## @end example
111 ##
112 ## @item -opengl
113 ## @itemx -painters
114 ## Specifies whether the opengl (pixel-based) or painters (vector-based)
115 ## renderer is used. This is equivalent to changing the figure's
116 ## @qcode{"Renderer"} property. When the figure @code{RendererMode} property
117 ## is @qcode{"auto"} Octave will use the @qcode{"opengl"} renderer for raster
118 ## formats (e.g., JPEG) and @qcode{"painters"} for vector formats (e.g., PDF).
119 ##
120 ## @item -svgconvert
121 ## For OpenGL-based graphic toolkits, this enables a different backend
122 ## toolchain with enhanced characteristics. The toolchain adds support for
123 ## printing arbitrary characters and fonts in PDF outputs; it avoids some
124 ## anti-aliasing artifacts in the rendering of patch and surface objects
125 ## (particularly for 2-D scenes); and it supports transparency of line, patch,
126 ## and surface objects.
127 ##
128 ## This option only affects PDF outputs, unless it is combined with
129 ## @option{-painters} option, in which case raster outputs are also affected.
130 ##
131 ## Caution: @option{-svgconvert} may lead to inaccurate rendering of image
132 ## objects.
106 ## 133 ##
107 ## @item -portrait 134 ## @item -portrait
108 ## @itemx -landscape 135 ## @itemx -landscape
109 ## Specify the orientation of the plot for printed output. 136 ## Specify the orientation of the plot for printed output.
110 ## For non-printed output the aspect ratio of the output corresponds to the 137 ## For non-printed output the aspect ratio of the output corresponds to the
111 ## plot area defined by the @qcode{"paperposition"} property in the 138 ## plot area defined by the @qcode{"paperposition"} property in the
112 ## orientation specified. This option is equivalent to changing the figure's 139 ## orientation specified. This option is equivalent to changing the figure's
113 ## @qcode{"paperorientation"} property. 140 ## @qcode{"paperorientation"} property.
114 ## 141 ##
115 ## @item -append 142 ## @item -color
116 ## Append PostScript or PDF output to a pre-existing file of the same type. 143 ## @itemx -mono
144 ## Color or monochrome output.
145 ##
146 ## @item -solid
147 ## @itemx -dashed
148 ## Force all lines to be solid or dashed, respectively.
117 ## 149 ##
118 ## @item -r@var{NUM} 150 ## @item -r@var{NUM}
119 ## Resolution of bitmaps in pixels per inch. For both metafiles and SVG 151 ## Resolution of bitmaps in dots per inch (DPI). For both metafiles and SVG
120 ## the default is the screen resolution; for other formats it is 150 dpi. To 152 ## the default is the screen resolution; for other formats the default is 150
121 ## specify screen resolution, use @qcode{"-r0"}. 153 ## DPI@. To specify screen resolution, use @qcode{"-r0"}.
122 ## 154 ##
123 ## Example: Get high resolution raster output. 155 ## Example: high resolution raster output.
124 ## 156 ##
125 ## @example 157 ## @example
126 ## @group 158 ## @group
127 ## clf (); 159 ## clf ();
128 ## surf (peaks (), "facelighting", "gouraud"); 160 ## surf (peaks (), "facelighting", "gouraud");
130 ## print ("-r600", "lit_peaks.png"); 162 ## print ("-r600", "lit_peaks.png");
131 ## @end group 163 ## @end group
132 ## @end example 164 ## @end example
133 ## 165 ##
134 ## @item -S@var{xsize},@var{ysize} 166 ## @item -S@var{xsize},@var{ysize}
135 ## Plot size in pixels for EMF, GIF, JPEG, PBM, PNG, and SVG@. 167 ## Plot size in pixels for raster formats including PNG, JPEG, PNG, and
136 ## For PS, EPS, PDF, and other vector formats the plot size is in points. 168 ## (unusually (SVG))@. For all vector formats, including PDF, PS, and EPS, the
137 ## This option is equivalent to changing the size of the plot box associated 169 ## plot size is specified in points. This option is equivalent to changing the
138 ## with the @qcode{"paperposition"} property. When using the command form of 170 ## width and height of the output by setting the figure property
139 ## the print function you must quote the @var{xsize},@var{ysize} option. For 171 ## @code{paperposition(3:4)}. When using the command form of the print
140 ## example, by writing @w{"-S640,480"}. 172 ## function you must quote the @var{xsize},@var{ysize} option to prevent the
141 ## 173 ## Octave interpreter from recognizing the embedded comma (','). For example,
142 ## @item -painters 174 ## by writing @w{"-S640,480"}.
143 ## @itemx -opengl
144 ## For raster formats, specifies which of the opengl (pixel based) or
145 ## painters (vector based) renderers is used. This is equivalent to changing
146 ## the figure's "renderer" property. By default the renderer is "opengl" for
147 ## raster formats and "painters" for vector formats.
148 ## 175 ##
149 ## @item -loose 176 ## @item -loose
150 ## @itemx -tight 177 ## @itemx -tight
151 ## Force a tight or loose bounding box for EPS files. The default is loose. 178 ## Force a tight or loose bounding box for EPS files. The default is loose.
152 ## 179 ##
164 ## Provide a pict preview. 191 ## Provide a pict preview.
165 ## 192 ##
166 ## @item -tiff 193 ## @item -tiff
167 ## Provide a TIFF preview. 194 ## Provide a TIFF preview.
168 ## @end table 195 ## @end table
196 ##
197 ## @item -append
198 ## Append PostScript or PDF output to an existing file of the same type.
169 ## 199 ##
170 ## @item -F@var{fontname} 200 ## @item -F@var{fontname}
171 ## @itemx -F@var{fontname}:@var{size} 201 ## @itemx -F@var{fontname}:@var{size}
172 ## @itemx -F:@var{size} 202 ## @itemx -F:@var{size}
173 ## Use @var{fontname} and/or @var{fontsize} for all text. 203 ## Use @var{fontname} and/or @var{fontsize} for all text.
174 ## @var{fontname} is ignored for some devices: dxf, fig, hpgl, etc. 204 ## @var{fontname} is ignored for some devices: dxf, fig, hpgl, etc.
175 ## 205 ##
176 ## @item -color
177 ## @itemx -mono
178 ## Color or monochrome output.
179 ##
180 ## @item -solid
181 ## @itemx -dashed
182 ## Force all lines to be solid or dashed, respectively.
183 ##
184 ## @item -d@var{device} 206 ## @item -d@var{device}
185 ## The available output format is specified by the option @var{device}, and 207 ## The available output format is specified by the option @var{device}, and
186 ## is one of (devices marked with a "*" are only available with the Gnuplot 208 ## is one of the following (devices marked with a "*" are only available with
187 ## toolkit): 209 ## the Gnuplot toolkit):
210 ##
211 ## Vector Formats
188 ## 212 ##
189 ## @table @code 213 ## @table @code
214 ## @item pdf
215 ## @itemx pdfcrop
216 ## Portable Document Format. The @code{pdfcrop} device removes the default
217 ## surrounding page.
218 ##
219 ## The OpenGL-based graphics toolkits have limited support for text.
220 ## Limitations include using only ASCII characters (e.g., no Greek letters)
221 ## and support for just three base PostScript fonts: Helvetica (the default),
222 ## Times, or Courier. Any other font will be replaced by Helvetica.
223 ##
224 ## For an enhanced output with complete text support and basic transparency,
225 ## use the @option{-svgconvert} option.
226 ##
190 ## @item ps 227 ## @item ps
191 ## @itemx ps2 228 ## @itemx ps2
192 ## @itemx psc 229 ## @itemx psc
193 ## @itemx psc2 230 ## @itemx psc2
194 ## PostScript (level 1 and 2, mono and color). The OpenGL-based toolkits 231 ## PostScript (level 1 and 2, mono and color). The OpenGL-based graphics
195 ## always generate PostScript level 3.0 and have a limited support for text. 232 ## toolkits always generate PostScript level 3.0 and have limited support for
233 ## text.
196 ## 234 ##
197 ## @item eps 235 ## @item eps
198 ## @itemx eps2 236 ## @itemx eps2
199 ## @itemx epsc 237 ## @itemx epsc
200 ## @itemx epsc2 238 ## @itemx epsc2
201 ## Encapsulated PostScript (level 1 and 2, mono and color). The 239 ## Encapsulated PostScript (level 1 and 2, mono and color). The
202 ## OpenGL-based toolkits always generate PostScript level 3.0 and have a 240 ## OpenGL-based toolkits always generate PostScript level 3.0 and have
203 ## limited support for text. Only the set of ASCII characters may be used and 241 ## limited support for text.
204 ## the only supported fonts are the base PostScript fonts: Helvetica (the
205 ## default), Times, Courier and their variants (bold or italic). Any other
206 ## font will be replaced by Helvetica.
207 ## 242 ##
208 ## @item pslatex 243 ## @item pslatex
209 ## @itemx epslatex 244 ## @itemx epslatex
210 ## @itemx pdflatex 245 ## @itemx pdflatex
211 ## @itemx pslatexstandalone 246 ## @itemx pslatexstandalone
222 ## automatically included when the @LaTeX{} file is processed. The text that 257 ## automatically included when the @LaTeX{} file is processed. The text that
223 ## is written to the @LaTeX{} file contains the strings @strong{exactly} as 258 ## is written to the @LaTeX{} file contains the strings @strong{exactly} as
224 ## they were specified in the plot. If any special characters of the @TeX{} 259 ## they were specified in the plot. If any special characters of the @TeX{}
225 ## mode interpreter were used, the file must be edited before @LaTeX{} 260 ## mode interpreter were used, the file must be edited before @LaTeX{}
226 ## processing. Specifically, the special characters must be enclosed with 261 ## processing. Specifically, the special characters must be enclosed with
227 ## dollar signs (@code{$ @dots{} $}), and other characters that are recognized 262 ## dollar signs @w{(@code{$ @dots{} $})}, and other characters that are
228 ## by @LaTeX{} may also need editing (e.g., braces). The @samp{pdflatex} 263 ## recognized by @LaTeX{} may also need editing (e.g., braces). The
229 ## device, and any of the @samp{standalone} formats, are not available with the 264 ## @samp{pdflatex} device, and any of the @samp{standalone} formats, are not
230 ## Gnuplot toolkit. 265 ## available with the Gnuplot toolkit.
231 ## 266 ##
232 ## @item epscairo* 267 ## @item epscairo*
233 ## @itemx pdfcairo* 268 ## @itemx pdfcairo*
234 ## @itemx epscairolatex* 269 ## @itemx epscairolatex*
235 ## @itemx pdfcairolatex* 270 ## @itemx pdfcairolatex*
236 ## @itemx epscairolatexstandalone* 271 ## @itemx epscairolatexstandalone*
237 ## @itemx pdfcairolatexstandalone* 272 ## @itemx pdfcairolatexstandalone*
238 ## Generate Cairo based output. The @samp{epscairo} and @samp{pdfcairo} 273 ## Generate output with Cairo renderer. The devices @samp{epscairo} and
239 ## devices are synonymous with the @samp{epsc} device. The @LaTeX{} variants 274 ## @samp{pdfcairo} are synonymous with the @samp{epsc} device. The @LaTeX{}
240 ## generate a @LaTeX{} file, @file{@var{filename}.tex}, for the text portions 275 ## variants generate a @LaTeX{} file, @file{@var{filename}.tex}, for the text
241 ## of a plot, and an image file, @file{@var{filename}.(eps|pdf)}, for the graph 276 ## portions of a plot, and an image file, @file{@var{filename}.(eps|pdf)}, for
242 ## portion of the plot. The @samp{standalone} variants behave as described for 277 ## the graph portion of the plot. The @samp{standalone} variants behave as
243 ## @samp{epslatexstandalone} above. 278 ## described for @samp{epslatexstandalone} above.
244 ## 279 ##
245 ## @item ill 280 ## @item svg
246 ## @itemx @nospell{aifm} 281 ## Scalable Vector Graphics
247 ## Adobe Illustrator (obsolete for Gnuplot versions > 4.2)
248 ## 282 ##
249 ## @item canvas* 283 ## @item canvas*
250 ## Javascript-based drawing on HTML5 canvas viewable in a web browser. 284 ## Javascript-based drawing on an HTML5 canvas viewable in a web browser.
251 ## 285 ##
252 ## @item cdr* 286 ## @item cdr*
253 ## @itemx @nospell{corel*} 287 ## @itemx @nospell{corel*}
254 ## CorelDraw 288 ## CorelDraw
255 ## 289 ##
256 ## @item cgm 290 ## @item cgm*
257 ## Computer Graphics Metafile, Version 1, ANSI X3.122-1986 291 ## Computer Graphics Metafile, Version 1, ANSI X3.122-1986
258 ## (only available for the Gnuplot graphics toolkit).
259 ## 292 ##
260 ## @item dxf 293 ## @item dxf
261 ## AutoCAD 294 ## AutoCAD
262 ## 295 ##
263 ## @item emf 296 ## @item emf
268 ## XFig. For the Gnuplot graphics toolkit, the additional options 301 ## XFig. For the Gnuplot graphics toolkit, the additional options
269 ## @option{-textspecial} or @option{-textnormal} can be used to control 302 ## @option{-textspecial} or @option{-textnormal} can be used to control
270 ## whether the special flag should be set for the text in the figure. 303 ## whether the special flag should be set for the text in the figure.
271 ## (default is @option{-textnormal}) 304 ## (default is @option{-textnormal})
272 ## 305 ##
273 ## @item gif*
274 ## GIF image
275 ##
276 ## @item hpgl 306 ## @item hpgl
277 ## HP plotter language 307 ## HP plotter language
278 ## 308 ##
279 ## @item jpg 309 ## @item ill
280 ## @itemx jpeg 310 ## @itemx @nospell{aifm}
281 ## JPEG image 311 ## Adobe Illustrator (obsolete for Gnuplot versions > 4.2)
282 ## 312 ##
283 ## @item latex* 313 ## @item latex*
284 ## @itemx eepic* 314 ## @itemx eepic*
285 ## @LaTeX{} picture environment and extended picture environment. 315 ## @LaTeX{} picture environment and extended picture environment.
286 ## 316 ##
287 ## @item mf 317 ## @item mf*
288 ## Metafont 318 ## Metafont
289 ##
290 ## @item png
291 ## Portable Network Graphics
292 ##
293 ## @item pbm
294 ## PBMplus
295 ##
296 ## @item pdf
297 ## @itemx pdfcrop
298 ## Portable Document Format. The @code{pdfcrop} device removes the default
299 ## surrounding page.
300 ##
301 ## By default PDF output has limited support for text and doesn't support
302 ## transparency at all. For complete text support and basic transparency, use
303 ## the @option{-svgconvert} option.
304 ##
305 ## @item svg
306 ## Scalable Vector Graphics
307 ##
308 ## @item tif
309 ## @itemx tiff
310 ## @itemx tiffn
311 ## TIFF image with LZW compression (@nospell{tif}, tiff) or uncompressed
312 ## (@nospell{tiffn}).
313 ## 319 ##
314 ## @item tikz 320 ## @item tikz
315 ## @itemx tikzstandalone* 321 ## @itemx tikzstandalone*
316 ## Generate a @LaTeX{} file using PGF/TikZ format. The OpenGL-based 322 ## Generate a @LaTeX{} file using PGF/TikZ format. The OpenGL-based
317 ## toolkits create a PGF file while Gnuplot creates a TikZ file. The 323 ## toolkits create a PGF file while Gnuplot creates a TikZ file. The
318 ## @samp{tikzstandalone} device produces a @LaTeX{} document which includes the 324 ## @samp{tikzstandalone} device produces a @LaTeX{} document which includes the
319 ## TikZ file. 325 ## TikZ file.
326 ##
327 ##
320 ## @end table 328 ## @end table
321 ## 329 ##
330 ## Raster Formats
331 ##
332 ## @table @code
333 ## @item png
334 ## Portable Network Graphics
335 ##
336 ## @item jpg
337 ## @itemx jpeg
338 ## JPEG image
339 ##
340 ## @item tif
341 ## @itemx tiff
342 ## @itemx tiffn
343 ## TIFF image with LZW compression (@nospell{tif}, tiff) or uncompressed
344 ## (@nospell{tiffn}).
345 ##
346 ## @item gif
347 ## GIF image
348 ##
349 ## @item pbm
350 ## PBMplus
351 ##
352 ## @end table
353 ##
322 ## If the device is omitted, it is inferred from the file extension, 354 ## If the device is omitted, it is inferred from the file extension,
323 ## or if there is no filename it is sent to the printer as PostScript. 355 ## or if there is no filename then it is sent to the printer as PostScript.
324 ## 356 ##
325 ## @item -d@var{ghostscript_device} 357 ## @item -d@var{ghostscript_device}
326 ## Additional devices are supported by Ghostscript. 358 ## Additional devices are supported by Ghostscript.
327 ## Some examples are; 359 ## Some examples are:
328 ## 360 ##
329 ## @table @code 361 ## @table @code
330 ## @item ljet2p 362 ## @item ljet2p
331 ## HP LaserJet @nospell{IIP} 363 ## HP LaserJet @nospell{IIP}
332 ## 364 ##
335 ## 367 ##
336 ## @item ppm 368 ## @item ppm
337 ## Portable Pixel Map file format 369 ## Portable Pixel Map file format
338 ## @end table 370 ## @end table
339 ## 371 ##
340 ## For a complete list, type @code{system ("gs -h")} to see what formats 372 ## For a complete list of available formats and devices type
341 ## and devices are available. 373 ## @code{system ("gs -h")}.
342 ## 374 ##
343 ## When Ghostscript output is sent to a printer the size is determined by 375 ## When Ghostscript output is sent to a printer the size is determined by
344 ## the figure's @qcode{"papersize"} property. When the output is sent to a 376 ## the figure's @qcode{"papersize"} property. When the output is sent to a
345 ## file the size is determined by the plot box defined by the figure's 377 ## file the size is determined by the plot box defined by the figure's
346 ## @qcode{"paperposition"} property. 378 ## @qcode{"paperposition"} property.
347 ## 379 ##
348 ## @item -G@var{ghostscript_command} 380 ## @item -G@var{ghostscript_command}
349 ## Specify the command for calling Ghostscript. For Unix the default is 381 ## Specify the command for calling Ghostscript. For Unix the default is
350 ## @qcode{"gs"} and for Windows it is @qcode{"gswin32c"}. 382 ## @qcode{"gs"} and for Windows it is @qcode{"gswin32c"}.
351 ##
352 ## @item -svgconvert
353 ## For OpenGL based toolkits, this option adds support for printing
354 ## arbitrary characters and fonts in PDF outputs. It also avoids some
355 ## anti-aliasing artifacts in patch and surface objects rendering. Finally, it
356 ## adds support for printing transparent line, patch, and surface objects.
357 ##
358 ## This option only affects PDF outputs, unless it is combined with
359 ## @option{-painters} option, in which case raster outputs are also affected.
360 ##
361 ## Caution: @option{-svgconvert} may lead to innacurate rendering of image
362 ## objects.
363 ## 383 ##
364 ## @item -TextAlphaBits=@var{n} 384 ## @item -TextAlphaBits=@var{n}
365 ## @itemx -GraphicsAlphaBits=@var{n} 385 ## @itemx -GraphicsAlphaBits=@var{n}
366 ## Octave is able to produce output for various printers, bitmaps, and 386 ## Octave is able to produce output for various printers, bitmaps, and
367 ## vector formats by using Ghostscript. For bitmap and printer output 387 ## vector formats by using Ghostscript. For bitmap and printer output