Re: typewriter function for an impact printer?

[Raj Kiran Grandhi <grajkiran@gmail.com>]

Douglas A. Tutty wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I often have forms to fill out and some would be better not
> hand-written.  However, they all differ so I can't just set-up a
> template.
>
> What I really need is just a typewriter.
>
> Does anyone know of an app that will give me an interactive session with
> my Epson dot-matrix printer?  I could feed that in (its an LQ-2080 and
> will do plain paper), use the enter key in the traditional typewriter
> way, etc.
>
> It shouldn't be too big a deal to do, I just figured I'd see if there's
> already a solution before I try to reinvent a very old wheel.

Very interesting. While I am not aware of any such app, doesn't
"cat > /dev/lp0" (or equivalent) work?

I like the concept. Please post back your experience.

> Thanks,
>
> Doug.


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