Apple IIGS users who want to print to any type of LaserWriter using an
application that does not support PostScript (such as AppleWorks) need to
follow the following instructions:
Run Chooser II BEFORE using the LaserWriter from your application on an Apple
IIGS. Chooser II works much like the Macintosh Chooser desk accessory, except
that it is a stand-alone application. When the LaserWriter is selected, Chooser
II will check the LaserWriter to verify the presence of the ImageWriter
Emulator.
The ImageWriter Emulator (IWEM) is a PostScript file that is downloaded into
the LaserWriter. If the IWEM is not present, Chooser II will download the file.
If IWEM is present in the LaserWriter, Chooser II will acknowledge and not
download.
The ImageWriter Emulator understands all of the standard features of the
ImageWriters I and II, including boldface, underline, superscript and subscript
in the default font, Proportional-1 font and Proportional-2 font.
The ImageWriter Emulator defaults to Courier at 12 characters-per-inch, unless
you have specified Proportional-1 or Proportional-2 in the Open-Apple-O
printing options.
With ImageWriter Emulator version 1.1.2, Times Roman will be selected for
Proprotional-1 and Times Bold will be selected for Proportional-2. If you use
the characters-per-inch option, this will cause Courier to be selected and
printed at the CPI you specify.