vlpr(1)

PROGRAM
vlpr - Format a Khoros image for output on a standard line printer

SYNTAX

vlpr

-i  input image filename

[-w]
    printer width

[-V]
    Gives the version for vlpr

[-U]
    Gives the usage for vlpr

[-P]
    Prompts for command line options

[-A [file1]]
    Creates the answer file called vlpr.ans or file1

[-a [file1]]
    Uses vlpr.ans or file1 as the answer file

DESCRIPTION
vlpr formats a Khoros BYTE image for output on a standard line printer. Thirty-two grey levels are used, obtained by multiple-overstrike methods. An image wider in pixels than the printer width in character positions is cut into strips which can be placed side by side to form the whole.

The output is sent to the standard output and must be piped to the appropriate device.

NOTE: This routine can generate large amounts of printer output. DO NOT send an image to the printer unless you are sure you can run faster than the users in the queue after you. They'll soon be after you with a stout rope!

REQUIRED ARGUMENTS

-i  type: infile
    desc: input image filename

OPTIONAL ARGUMENTS

-w  type: integer
    desc: printer width
    default: 80
    bounds: no range checking

EXAMPLES
vlpr -i feath.xv | lpr

produces a picture of "feath.xv" on the line printer.

SEE ALSO
intro(1), verror(3), vgparms(3), vutils(3), lvlpr(3) , lvlpr(3), vpostscr(1), vconvert(1)

RESTRICTIONS
vlpr works only on BYTE images.

COPYRIGHT
Copyright 1991, University of New Mexico. All rights reserved.