1. The terminal you use must have X-Windows capability. This is true
of the terminals in ST1 220 and in ST1 124.
2. Assume you have downloaded the gif file you wish to print out
and have placed it in your root directory. We will call it filename.gif.
3. Log on to osf1. You should see the prompt "osf1.gmu.edu>" (no quotes)
or something similar.
4. Type "xv &" then hit return. This opens the X-View utility.
5. A small window will pop up. Move your cursor to that window and click the
right mouse button. Another window will pop up titled "xv controls."
6. Go to the "xv controls" window and click "Load" with the left mouse button.
7. In the box next to "Load file:" type in "filename.gif" (no quotes)
and then hit return. A window should come up displaying the gif image.
8. If the "xv controls" box has disappeared just click on the image with the right mouse button.
9. In the "xv controls" box click "Save" with the left mouse button.
A window titled "xv save" should pop up.
10. In the "xv save" window, select "postscript" as the file format, and
"greyscale" as the color.
11. In the box next to "Save file:" type "|lpr -P(printername)" (no quotes).
You should be able to find out the name of the local printer by asking
the student helper in the lab you are working in. For example, in ST1 220, the printer name is "st220" so that you would type "|lpr -Pst220" in the "Save file:" box. Then hit return or click on "Ok" with the left mouse button.
12. Another window may pop up titled "xv postscript" asking you to select certain parameters like Orientation, Paper Size, etc. Just click "Ok" with the left mouse button. The gif file should then print out on the local printer.