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Old 07-20-2006
Modify Print Orientation, Font and Pitch
I need to be able to change the font, pitch, and orientation when printing a text flat file. Any suggestions appreciated.
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Old 07-20-2006
Sounds like a job for nroff or troff...
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Old 07-24-2006
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Originally Posted by mad_dog
I need to be able to change the font, pitch, and orientation when printing a text flat file. Any suggestions appreciated.
There is nothing I hate more in AIX that dealing with printers. With that said, your best source of information is the IBM Redbook Printing for Fun and Profit under AIX 5L.

The ways you can accomplish this are dependent upon your printer. Some are easy, some are more challenging.

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