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Re: Bug#171208: ITP: tlpr -- a Trivial LPR client



Rene Engelhard wrote:
> Sory, but why not simply use "cat foo | lpr" ?
> 
> I do not see a need for this package.
> 
> Maybe you can enlighten me?

Hmm. After thinking about it more, I see:

cat foo | lpr does not work for raw data (e.g. PS files for PS
printers).

echo foo > /dev/lp0 does.

Am I right?

Regards,

Rene

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