How can I print BIG5, GB2312, or UTF-8 encoded Chinese text file by lpr in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4?

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One of the simplest methods is to convert the BIG5, GB2312, or UTF-8 encoded Chinese text file to Postscript (ps) encoded file and most of the modern printers can print ps file correctly.

In Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, "bg5ps" can convert BIG5 or GB2312 encoded Chinese text file to Postscript (ps) encoded file and redirect to "lpr" command directly. Install bg5ps RPM and Traditional or ...

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