Re: Output to matrix printer

On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 6:23 PM, Dušan Novaković <ndusan@gmail.com> wrote: > I have some request to sent text to matrix printer to print ticket for > theater. Is it possible to do that whit some php functions? Main point > is how to control length of paper that will be drawn inside and to > print text on a specific place. It would be nice if somebody can write > the code about this as example. > > Thnx, Dusan > > -- > made by Dusan > Decide on the font you will use - either 10 or 12 characters per inch. A line is usually 1/8" high. So you essentially have a matrix running at "n" characters per inch horizontally, and "m" fractions of an inch vertically. Fit your print into this matrix - some people do it with an array, others just work the spaces. Provide a "test" ticket so the operator can get the printer lined up. With a tractor feed, after that you are good for a whole box of tickets. Oh - one more thing - you may have to advance a number of lines so the ticket can be torn off after printing, then reverse feed the same number. Another tip - set your page length just to the height of the ticket. You really want to exploit the basic native font built into the printer. Hope this helps - Miles