I have a low priority project in that direction. From where I stand it=20 looks like a custom DLL is the easiest route in windows. I would hate to=20 go that route and find out there is something easier available! On 2/22/2012 5:45 PM, YES NOPE9 wrote: > I want to use a consumer grade inkjet printer for special printing. > For example I have some Canon MP250 printers available. > I want to attempt to issue low level commands like line feed or reverse l= ine feed. > Using google has led me to PCL ( aka PDL ) Also mentioned was PJL comma= nds. > > I am now trying to learn how to send commands to the printer. > I thought possibly through a scripting terminal app using Bash I could se= nd commands. > > Does anyone have any suggestions or links ? > > Gus --=20 John Ferrell W8CCW Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for. - Will Rogers --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .