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how to print (using printer) a file using MS-DOS command?

Fri, 19 Jul 2002 07:23:46 -0700

is there any command that can print out a text-based file thru' printer?

Re: how to print (using printer) a file using MS-DOS command?

Fri, 19 Jul 2002 13:46:34 -0700

At DOS prompt:
copy filename.ext prn

Or in ASM:
http://members.tripod.com/~oldboard/assembly/file_handles.html

Re: how to print (using printer) a file using MS-DOS command?

Mon, 22 Jul 2002 12:49:29 -0700

Alternative: Use "lpr"?
Isn't .prn the extension for spooled documents?

: At DOS prompt:
: copy filename.ext prn
:
: Or in ASM:
: http://members.tripod.com/~oldboard/assembly/file_handles.html
:

Re: how to print (using printer) a file using MS-DOS command?

Mon, 22 Jul 2002 23:02:31 -0700

how to use the 'lpr' command? eg, i wish to print a file ( file.ext ).
is it " copy file.ext lpr" ?

another question, when we should use 'prn' and what's the difference between 'prn' and 'lpr'?
: Alternative: Use "lpr"?
: Isn't .prn the extension for spooled documents?
:
: : At DOS prompt:
: : copy filename.ext prn
: :
: : Or in ASM:
: : http://members.tripod.com/~oldboard/assembly/file_handles.html
: :
:

Re: how to print (using printer) a file using MS-DOS command?

Wed, 24 Jul 2002 04:51:21 -0700

I wasn't using ".PRN", but instead "PRN".

Re: how to print (using printer) a file using MS-DOS command?

Mon, 05 Aug 2002 23:37:37 -0700

type filename.ext >> LPTx

where x is the LPT port, like 1 or 2.

Wraps to 80 characters, I think.

Don't get mixed up thinking

echo filename.ext >> LPTx

will do it. You'll get a page that just has filename.ext in the top left hand corner, and all the people around you will start laughing uncontrollably at your stupidity, you, who are held as a DOS god in their eyes. I speak from experience. :P

filename.ext is of course your file name. and >> is redirection, if you were curious. >> for append, > for overwrite. >> is my favorite. i'm just goofy like that.

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I've got a plan, but I'm going to need a dead monkey, some empty liquor bottles, and a vacuum cleaner.

Re: how to print (using printer) a file using MS-DOS command?

Wed, 19 Feb 2003 18:24:03 -0700

The local zoo,
Behind Sams bar & grill,
& Thrifty stores,

What's yer plan ?

It sounds like my last plan, try full liquor bottles instead.
Bitdog

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