Overview

This User Guide describes how to create AFP document, overlay, medium overlay, and page segment by printing to the AFP Printer on the Microsoft Windows systems.

It supplements the standard reference documents on AFP creation by providing more specific “how to” information, such as diagrams, screen captures, and working examples. It addresses the AFP creation from Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Photo Wizard, Adobe Photoshop, and other print-enabling software.

This document is intended for customers, business partners, and systems specialists who need to understand the fundamentals of AFP creation on the Microsoft Windows systems. It is designed to help you develop or advise others concerning the design and development of AFP enabled and IPDS powered applications.