r.sendps

sends a postscript file to any RPN postscript printer. Allows control of resolution, appearance of banner page and toggle between simplex/duplex printing. Refuses to print the document if the printer does not support the printing option.

Usage

r.sendps
-file fichier.ps	(postscript file)
-dpi600	(600 dpi resolution)
-simplex	(no duplex printing)
-nobanner	(no banner page)
-printer imprimante	(postscript printer)

 

Examples

1. List of available printers

r.sendps
A printer name must be given...
grayscale printers:    rpn500l, rpn557p, laserjet4, mrb400p
color inkjet printers: paper_psjet, slide_psjet
color wax printers:    rpncolor, rpnslide

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2. Send the postscript file fichier.ps to the paper_psjet printer

r.sendps -file fichier.ps -printer paper_psjet

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3. Alternate method to send fichier.ps to the paper_psjet printer

cat fichier.ps | r.sendps -printer paper_psjet

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4. Send fichier.ps to the paper_psjet printer at 600 dpi

./r.sendps -file fichier.ps -dpi600 -printer paper_psjet
Warning - 600dpi, simplex and banner options are not supported on this printer
File not sent to printer paper_psjet

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5. Send fichier.ps to laserjet4 printer

r.sendps -file fichier.ps -printer laserjet4 -dpi600 -nobanner -simplex
B
request id is arpr04-3612 (standard input)

Author: Yves Chartier (ARMN-SI) - Jan 15th, 1997