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- /*
- this is a demonstration of dObject's printer handling features
- open the printer and print 10 lines to it without echoing the
- lines to the screen
- */
- p = new(File,"prn:",1,0,0);
- writeDevice(p);
- i = 1;
- while(i < 10) {
- ? "printing line ",i;
- i = i+1;
- }
-
- /*
- note: on some printers (HP II, Epson EPL-6000) it is necessary
- to send an ESC E to flush the printer... consult your printer
- manual to see if the next line is necessary, otherwise the
- "flush" method should work OK by itself
- */
- ? chr(27),'E';
- flush(p);
- close(p);
- ? "printout is done";
-