Software to print .eps files under Windows XP?

[Chris Wilson]

I very infrequently need to print .eps files to transparent media to create printed circuit boards. I last did it using an older version of Paint Shop Pro, but its trial expired. Whilst I know I am tight, buying it to use twice a year seems a bit excessive. Is there any free software to do this under Windows? Ghostscript (or is it Ghostview?) apparently does it, but I am told it's a nightmare to install and get working. Thanks.

[Crazy Ape]

This says it will convert eps to other more common formats.
http://epsviewer.org

[Crazy Ape]

I just clicked a .eps file in my file browser (on Linux) and it opened up in Evince, which has a print option.

You could try the Windows version of Evince:
https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Evince/Downloads

[Chris Wilson]

Evince doesn't print .eps under Windows, I asked on the support forum. BUT, I found a one version newer set of plug ins for irfanView and it's showing and printing .eps files in the correct size! Sorted, thanks all! I have used Irfan View for years, it seems it has only just gotten this sorted. Free as well, although I made a donation as it's so damned good. Cheers.

[Stonent]

I would think Paint.NET would do that.

[peter.mitchell]

Adobe Illustrator does the job, i get the slight feeling it may be overkill for what you're looking for though...

[Chris Wilson]

Adobe Illustrator does the job, i get the slight feeling it may be overkill for what you're looking for though...

Err, just a bit, yes

[Chris Wilson]

I would think Paint.NET would do that.

Not heard of that, will Google, thanks.

[Crazy Ape]

A web based option.
http://www.go2convert.com

[nctnico]

Perhaps GIMP (the free Photoshop) can do it.

[Mechatrommer]

tried adobe (free) acrobat? my pro version open "simulated eps" just fine. open->file->all files (*.*)

[amyk]

Perhaps GIMP (the free Photoshop) can do it.

Try InkScape, the free Illustrator. It's definitely support EPS.