enscript

convert text files to PostScript for printing

TLDR

Print file to default printer

$ enscript [file]

Generate PostScript output

$ enscript -o [output.ps] [file]

Print two columns

$ enscript -2 [file]

Print with syntax highlighting

$ enscript -E [file.c]

Print landscape

$ enscript -r [file]

Print with header

$ enscript -b "[Header Text]" [file]

Print line numbers

$ enscript -C [file]

enscript converts text files to PostScript, HTML, or RTF for printing or viewing. It provides advanced formatting capabilities including multi-column output, headers, footers, and syntax highlighting for numerous programming languages.The tool is widely used for generating professional-looking printouts of source code and documentation. It can automatically detect file types and apply appropriate syntax highlighting, making code more readable when printed.enscript supports customization through configuration files and command-line options, allowing control over fonts, page layout, borders, and output format. It's particularly useful in development environments for code reviews and documentation.

PARAMETERS

-o file

Output to file instead of printer.

-E [lang]

Syntax highlighting.

-2

Two-column output.

-r

Landscape orientation.

-b header

Page header.

-C

Print line numbers.

-f font

Body font.

-F font

Header font.

-p printer

Select printer.

--color

Color output.

CONFIGURATION

/etc/enscript.cfg

System-wide configuration file for default settings.

~/.enscriptrc

User-specific configuration file for personal preferences.

INSTALL

sudo apt install enscript

sudo dnf install enscript

sudo pacman -S enscript

sudo apk add enscript

sudo zypper install enscript

brew install enscript

nix profile install nixpkgs#enscript

enscript

convert text files to PostScript for printing

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