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:

Since SuSE Linux 7.0 see the "Handbook" or the "Reference" manual.


See also:
o Installing a Printer
o Installing a printer since SuSE Linux 6.4 and up to 7.3

Keywords: DESKJET, STAIRCASE EFFECT, PRINTING, PRINTER

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