Function 05h (5)         Printer Character Output
 
    Outputs a character to the standard printer device.
 
       On entry:      AH         05h
                      DL         Character
 
       Returns:       Nothing
 
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    This function outputs the character whose ASCII value is in DL to the
    standard printer device, which is normally the first parallel port,
    LPT1.
 
       Notes:         If the device is busy, the function waits until it
                      is ready.
 
                      If a Ctrl-Break (Ctrl-C) is detected, INT 23h is
                      executed following output.
 
                      Because this functions offers no way to determine
                      printer status, it is preferable to open the LPT1
                      device as a file.
 
                      For greater control, use the ROM-BIOS services (INT
                      17h).

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