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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