A graphic arts business is creating images for printing on an offset press. The business is using an HP printer for printing the final proofs. EPS files are often sent to the business to be included…

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Options

• APCL 6
• BPCL 5
• CPCL 5e
• DPostScript

• A
  6% (2)
• B
  16% (5)
• C
  6% (2)
• D
  71% (22)

Explanation

PostScript is the correct driver because EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) files are inherently PostScript-based - they contain PostScript code that describes the image, and only a PostScript driver can properly interpret and render that code for high-quality print output. PCL 6, PCL 5, and PCL 5e are all variants of HP's Printer Command Language, which was designed for general office documents and lacks native support for PostScript/EPS data; using any PCL driver with EPS files risks incorrect rendering or output errors. The professional graphic arts and prepress context (offset press, final proofs) is an additional clue - PostScript has long been the industry standard for print production workflows.

Memory tip: Think of the "PS" in EPS - Encapsulated PostScript - as a direct hint that you need a PostScript driver. If the file format has "PostScript" in its name, the driver must speak PostScript.

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