fileprint

Fileprint is a generic term used in computing to refer to a software utility or feature that renders the contents of a file for printing or for output to a printable document. It can be a command-line tool, a graphical user interface application, or a function within a larger program. The primary purpose is to transform file data into a print-ready representation, optionally including formatting, syntax highlighting, and page layout.

Typical functionality of a fileprint tool includes accepting a file path or standard input, supporting various file types such as text, source code, logs, and data files, and outputting to a physical printer or to a file such as PDF, PostScript, or other printable formats depending on the backend. Common features may include line numbering, code highlighting, font selection, margins, headers and footers, page breaks, and character encoding handling. Some implementations integrate with standard printing systems like CUPS or use printer-specific drivers to produce the final output.

Usage and variants of fileprint vary. In practice, the term often denotes either a specific utility named fileprint or a generic descriptor for printing a file’s contents. Examples range from piping a file to a printer, invoking a GUI print command, to running a conversion mode that creates a printable document. It is frequently used for printing source code, logs, or data dumps where readability and layout matter.

See also: print systems, print spoolers, CUPS, lpr, lp, PDF and PostScript formats, and syntax highlighting libraries.