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How do I print wide (132 characters) text files?

To print a wide text file, use the "enscript" command, like so:

	enscript  -Pprinter  -r  filename

This will print the file, rotated on the page, with a heading. To suppress the header, use:

	enscript  -Pprinter  -Br  filename

"Enscript" can print your files many different ways, including printing two columns on the page. This is especially good for program listings:

	enscript  -Pprinter  -2r  filename

For more information about "enscript", type:

	man  enscript

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February 25, 2009

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