UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

I am using SCO Unix to print text file. But the word size is too large, it is always over page (A4) when I print. Does Any one know how to use command change word size and make it fit on the page to print text file.

I use command:
lp -d (printer name) textFileName

I need to print text file using local printer. But font size of my text file is large, and will miss right part of file when I print. Anyone knows how to fix this problem? How to adjust the font size of file?

Code:

 lp -o cpi=12  -o landscape -d printer filename

You can use several -o <option> on one line.

cpi=17 is really small print. Read the cups software users manual for complete information. All of this assumes SCO still uses cups.

I tried it already, but it didn't work. the printer is Dot Matrix Printer (Fujistu DL6400 Pro). Is there any different command used for this printer

when I use Fujitsu Dot Matrix Printer to print text file. It always gets error message. Why?

# lp -o cpi=17 -d lpt1 /data1/forte/lptext.5321
UX:lp: ERROR: The following options can't be handled:
-o cpi=
TO FIX: The printer(s) that otherwise qualify
for printing your request can't handle
one or more of these options. Try
one orr printer, or change the options.

Have you tried lp -oc ?

First question: What command are you using to print to the printer? What kind of printer -- Dot Matrix, or modern Laser or inkjet? Second, does the printer support postscript? If not postscript, does it support "Embedded PCL" or just "PCL"?