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You need to understand printer interface scripts as explained at the beginning of this section of the FAQ
For this example, we'll use the HPLaserJet model script. In /var/spool/lp/model:
cp HPLaserJet HPLandscape
Now examine the script. Around line 469, you'll find:
-landscape | landscape | land | -land) # select landscape orientation orientation="landscape";;
That shows you that when you do "lp -o landscape" (or any of the other accepted variations), the script sets a variable "orientation". Later on, it tests that variable and sends the appropriate control codes.
Previously, around line 266, you'll find:
outputmode="cooked" banner="yes" orientation="def" pagemode="def" nroff=""
That's where you make the change. Change
orientation="landscape"
Now, define your printer and have it use HPLandscape as its model.
Other model scripts will use different syntax, but the principle is the same.
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