Name
lptest
Synopsis
lptest [length] [count]
Description
Generate a lineprinter test pattern on standard output. Prints a standard ripple pattern of all printable ASCII characters, offset by one position on each succeeding line.
Parameters
- length
Specify the output line length (default is 79).
- count
Specify the number of lines to print (default is 200).
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