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    LPTEST(1)	    UNIX Programmer's Manual		LPTEST(1)

    NAME
         lptest - generate lineprinter ripple pattern

    SYNOPSIS
         lptest [ length [ count ] ]

    DESCRIPTION
         Lptest writes the traditional "ripple test" pattern on stan-
         dard output.  In 96 lines, this pattern will print all 96
         printable ASCII characters in each position.  While origi-
         nally created to test printers, it is quite useful for test-
         ing terminals, driving terminal ports for debugging pur-
         poses, or any other task where a quick supply of random data
         is needed.

         The length argument specifies the output line length if the
         the default length of 79 is inappropriate.

         The count argument specifies the number of output lines to
         be generated if the default count of 200 is inappropriate.
         Note that if count is to be specified, length must be also
         be specified.

    SEE ALSO
    BUGS

    Printed 11/26/99	 April 29, 1985                         1

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