QDM.LinePrinter (1.0.0)

Published 2026-05-16 15:31:01 +02:00 by pascal

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dotnet add package --source pascal --version 1.0.0 QDM.LinePrinter

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Line printer

LinePrinter

LinePrinter Opens the parallel port (LPT1) as if it were a file and then writes raw bytes directly to the printer. If the write succeeds, it returns true; otherwise false.

What this is typically used for

Legacy dot‑matrix printers
ESC/POS receipt printers
Industrial devices connected via parallel port
Sending raw printer commands (not GDI printing)

Features

Input validation : Prevents null or empty buffers.
Proper disposal : Both the handle and the stream are wrapped in using blocks.
Specific exception handling : Catches only the exceptions that matter for port access. Catches only the exceptions that matter for port access.
No unnecessary read access : Only FileAccess.Write is used.
No silent failures :The method returns false only for real port‑access problems.

Details

NuGet

2026-05-16 15:31:01 +02:00

Pascal Demets

5.3 KiB

Assets (2)

qdm.lineprinter.1.0.0.nupkg 4.8 KiB

qdm.lineprinter.nuspec 582 B

Versions (1) View all

1.0.0

2026-05-16

QDM.LinePrinter (1.0.0)

Installation

About this package

LinePrinter

What this is typically used for

Features