LPTEST(1B) BSD Compatibility Package Commands LPTEST(1B)

NAME

lptest - generate line printer ripple pattern

SYNOPSIS

/usr/ucb/lptest [length [count]]

DESCRIPTION

The lptest utility writes the traditional ripple test pattern to the
standard output. In 96 lines, the ripple test pattern prints all 96
printable ASCII characters in each position. The ripple test pattern
was originally created to test printers. It is also useful for
testing terminals, driving terminal ports, debugging, and performing
tasks that require a quick supply of random data.


This command is obsolete.

OPTIONS

length
Specifies the length of the output line in characters. 79
characters is the default.


count
Specifies the number of output lines. 200 lines is the
default. If count is specified, length must also be
specified.

EXIT STATUS

The following exit values are returned:

0
Successful completion.


non-zero
An error occurred.

SEE ALSO

attributes(7)

September 9, 1996 LPTEST(1B)