enscript:tldr:a1970

enscript: Generate a PostScript file with a landscape layout, splitting the page into columns (maximum 9).

enscript

$ enscript ${path-to-input_file} --columns=${num} --landscape --output=${path-to-output_file}

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This command uses the "enscript" utility to format and print a file. Let's break down each part of the command:

"enscript" is a command-line tool for creating and printing text files. It converts plain text files into PostScript or PDF formats.
"${path-to-input_file}" is a placeholder for the path to the input file you want to print. You need to replace it with the actual path to the file.
"--columns=${num}" specifies the number of columns that the text should be formatted into. "${num}" is a placeholder for the desired number of columns. You need to replace it with an actual number, for example, "--columns=80".
"--landscape" indicates that the output should be printed in landscape orientation, which means the page is wider than it is tall.
"--output=${path-to-output_file}" specifies the output file path where the formatted file should be saved. "${path-to-output_file}" is a placeholder for the desired path to the output file. You need to replace it with the actual path.

After replacing the placeholders with the appropriate file paths and desired options, you can run this command to format and print the specified input file. The output will be saved in the specified output file path in the given format (PostScript or PDF).

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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