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Problem printing a Postscript file, don't know where to start to sort it out? RIP the file to screen using Acrobat Pro or Ghostscript (GS -- an open source program which has had considerable development since its creation in the 90s.) If a file fails to RIP in Ghostscript it's very unlikely to RIP on any other device, GS is renowned for being able to process files rejected on other RIPs making it a great testing platform for assisting in identifying Postscript errors. Partner GS with GSview and you have a GUI interface for the RIP similar to Acrobat.
Once a file has been proved as RIPable using GS or Acrobat Pro and (assuming it fails on the printer RIP) you need to start trouble shooting what might be the likely cause.
Postscript Printer Driver
MS Windows supplied driver
Adobe PS Driver is the preferred driver for generating Postscript files. For all versions of Windows below Vista it can be download from Adobe. For Vista and above Adobe only distribute the driver through printer manufactures.
1. Wrong PPD
2. Wrong PS version
3. Postscript output too complex for then memory available in RIP
4. Other issues unknown or RIP software error
Printing interactive fills over bitmap objects causes a drop out of the bitmap equal to what would be the square area of the whole interactive fill.
Tools/Options/Printing/Driver Compatibility
Check "Use software clipping for fills"