How to use the command `print` (with examples)

The print command is an alias to the run-mailcap tool’s action print. run-mailcap is used to process mime-type/files. The print action allows printing any file using the default run-mailcap tool.

Use case 1: Print a file using the print action

Code:

print filename

Motivation: The print action comes in handy when you want to quickly print a file using the default run-mailcap tool. It eliminates the need for additional configuration or specifying any specific printer.

Explanation: The print command followed by the filename allows you to print the specified file using the default run-mailcap tool. The filename should be the path to the file you want to print.

Example output: Printing the file example.txt using the print command would send the file to the default printer and produce a printed output of the file.

Use case 2: Print a file using run-mailcap with the print action

Code:

run-mailcap --action=print filename

Motivation: Sometimes, you may need more control over the run-mailcap tool while printing a file. By using the run-mailcap command with the --action=print option, you can achieve this customization.

Explanation: The run-mailcap command is used to process mime-type/files, and the --action=print option specifies the print action to be performed. The filename argument represents the path to the file you want to print.

Example output: Running the run-mailcap command with the --action=print option and specifying the filename as example.docx would send the example.docx file to the default printer, and it would produce a printed output of that file.

Conclusion:

The print command, an alias to the run-mailcap tool’s action print, provides a convenient way to print any file using the default run-mailcap tool. It allows for quick printing without the need for additional configuration. Additionally, by using the run-mailcap command with the --action-print option, you can customize the printing process according to your requirements.