FILE: port does not exist - how do I install it?

[KyleK]

I've been unable to export to PDF from PageMaker (see my thread in the PageMaker forum), evidently because my Postscript Printer driver needs to be set to use port FILE: (print to file).

Lots of people have advised me how to select the "FILE:" port from the list under Printer Properties ("ports" tab), but that doesn't help me, as it isn't in the list.

Apparently such a port is supposed to exist (presumably created when WinXP is installed?), but my computer does not have one.

Any suggestions?

~kyle

 

[bcastner]

Start, Printers and Faxes, File, Server Properties, check you local port listing there and add it if needed.

 

[KyleK]

I've tried that, but when I go to "Add Port" the only "type" options are "local port", "PDF Port", and "Standard TCP/IP Port". There is no option for a "Print to File" port.

~kyle

 

[bcastner]

File is a type of local port.

 

[KyleK]

Wow, you're right... I tried once adding a "local port" and naming it "File" but it didn't work (maybe I spelled it wrong, or left out the colon or something)

Anyway, as you advised, I added a "local port", named it "FILE:" and voila! I have a "print to file" port.

Thanks for your help

~kyle