Adobe PostScript Language Reference Manual

The Adobe PostScript Language Reference Manual details the syntax, operators, graphics, fonts, and device control of the PostScript language.

Brand: Adobe
Category: Other software
Document type: Programming Manual
Language: English
Pages: 912
File format: PDF
File size: 7.4 MB
Published: 01 October, 2026
Updated: 01 October, 2026
MD5 checksum: 4DF6AFA19464BCAEE6C5F35D6DE8CC73
PDF: Adobe PostScript Language Reference Manual PDF

About this manual

This manual provides a comprehensive description of the PostScript language, covering its core concepts, data types, operators, graphics model, font handling, and device control features. It serves as a reference for developers and users working with PostScript‑enabled applications and printers.

The document includes chapters on language fundamentals, graphics rendering, font structures, device parameters, and a full operator index, as well as appendices that summarize LanguageLevel features, implementation limits, and compatibility strategies.

What's inside

Preface
Introduction
Basic Ideas
Language
Graphics
Fonts
Device Control
Rendering
Operators
Appendices

Specifications

LanguageLevel	3
Edition	Third
ISBN	0-201-37922-8

Frequently asked questions

Is PostScript a trademark?

PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

When was the first printing of this manual?

The first printing was in February 1999.

What is the ISBN of the PostScript Language Reference Manual?

The ISBN is 0-201-37922-8.

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