1lptest(1B)         SunOS/BSD Compatibility Package Commands         lptest(1B)
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NAME

6       lptest - generate line printer ripple pattern
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SYNOPSIS

9       /usr/ucb/lptest [length [count]]
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DESCRIPTION

13       The  lptest  utility  writes the traditional ripple test pattern to the
14       standard output. In 96 lines, the ripple test  pattern  prints  all  96
15       printable  ASCII  characters  in each position. The ripple test pattern
16       was originally created to test printers.  It is also useful for testing
17       terminals, driving terminal ports, debugging, and performing tasks that
18       require a quick supply of random data.
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21       This command is obsolete.
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OPTIONS

24       length    Specifies the length of the output  line  in  characters.  79
25                 characters is the default.
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28       count     Specifies  the  number  of  output  lines.  200  lines is the
29                 default. If  count is specified, length must also  be  speci‐
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EXIT STATUS

34       The following exit values are returned:
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ATTRIBUTES

43       See attributes(5) for descriptions of the following attributes:
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48       ┌─────────────────────────────┬─────────────────────────────┐
49       │      ATTRIBUTE TYPE         │      ATTRIBUTE VALUE        │
50       ├─────────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────┤
51       │Availability                 │SUNWscplp                    │
52       └─────────────────────────────┴─────────────────────────────┘
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SEE ALSO

55       attributes(5)
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59SunOS 5.11                        9 Sep 1996                        lptest(1B)
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