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- LP Command
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- Purpose: To print an ASCII file on a standard printer device
- at either 66 or 88 lines per page. A title is printed
- at the top of each page which contains the file name,
- creation date, and page number. Control codes are set
- for an HP LaserJet printer.
-
- Syntax: LP [d][path]filename[.ext] [/6][/8]
- [/L1][/L2]
- [/10][/12][/17]
-
- Remarks:
- The default is 66 lines per page which results in
- an actual page text length of 60 lines. For 88 lines
- per page,
- per page, specify the /8 option. This results in
- a page text length of 80 lines.
-
- The default printer is LPT1. For LPT2, specify /L2.
-
- The default is 10 characters per inch. For 12 cpi,
- specify /12; for 17 cpi, specify /17. An appropriate
- font must be available.
-
- If the input filename is omitted, you are asked for it.
-
- Each page is numbered and contains a title consisting of
- the file name and creation date. If a bold font is
- available, this top heading line has a weight of 3.
-
- The control codes can be changed for use with other
- printers.
-
- If a print spooler is used, DO NOT use LP while using the
- DOS PRINT command.
-
- Notes:
- Written by Vernon Buerg for the IBM PC using DOS 2.0 or
- later. For public domain use. Not for sale or hire.
-
- Version 1.1, April 27, 1984.
- Version 1.2, Sept 12, 1984.
- Version 1.4, Aug 14, 1985.
- Because some print spoolers do not handle Int 17h
- this version uses function 21 to write to the printer.
- It is slower than 1.2.
- Version 1.6l, June 19, 1986.
- Modified for use with HP LaserJet printer