LPRINT

The LPRINT statement sends string text or numerical values to a parallel port (LPT1) printer in QBasic or a USB printer in QB64.

Syntax

LPRINT [expression] [{;|,}]

Description

• expression is one or more text or numerical expressions separated by a semi-colon (;) or comma (,).
• Syntax is the same as PRINT, but cannot use a port number.
• Program does not have to OPEN the LPT1: parallel port.
• Assumes a 80 character wide page. WIDTH LPRINT is not supported in QB64.
• LPRINT USING can print formatted text data to a page identically to how PRINT USING formats a program screen.
• COLORed text and images can be printed using _PRINTIMAGE which stretches them to fit the default printer's paper size.
• LPRINT will only print to the default USB or LPT printer set up in Windows. Keyword not supported in Linux or macOS versions.
• Note: Printer escape codes starting with CHR$(27) will not work with LPRINT and may produce text printing errors.

See also

• LPRINT USING
• _PRINTIMAGE (prints color images to page size)
• PRINT, PRINT USING
• Windows Printer Settings

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