Staircase effect
Support knowledgebase (ke_staircase)
Applies to
SuSE Linux: All versions
Symptom:
The output from the printer shows the following staircase effect:
This is line one.
This is line two.
This is line three.
Cause:
The printer is adjusted to DOS conventions regarding the CR/LF
handling and the file was sent "raw" to the printer e.g. via
cat file >/dev/lp0
or by using a "raw"
printing queue.
Solutions:
-
Configure your printer using YaST2, YaST or lprsetup
as described in the manuals.
-
Adjust the printer with the dip switches or the special menus
(see your printers manual).
Since SuSE Linux 7.0 see the "Handbook" or
the "Reference" manual.
See also:
Installing a Printer
Installing a printer since SuSE Linux 6.4 and up to 7.3
Keywords: DESKJET, STAIRCASE EFFECT, PRINTING, PRINTER
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- Version: 14. Aug 2000
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