Re: how to print dvi files??

[Carl Greco <cgreco@Novia.Net>]

According to Hamish Moffatt:
> 
> > Is there way to print dvi files? I know I can print it by converting it
> > to ps file but I would like to skip this step if there is way.
> 
> Errrr, isn't the whole point of dvi that it is device independent,
> ie it must be converted into something else to print? dvips (to
> postscript) is the common example, but I think there's also dvilj4 and
> the like to convert to PCL for HP LaserJets. I use a Bubblejet
> so I use dvips + ghostscript to print. What printer are you try to use?

There are a couple of "magic" filters available to allow printing dvi
files directly.  Actually, they convert the dvi file to ps (or
whatever is required for your printer).  I use magicfilter with a HP
DeskJet 660C.  Also, look at apsfilter.

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