An enhanced mp(1) print filter that can print various input file formats including flat text files written in UTF-8 is available in the current Oracle Solaris environment. This print filter uses TrueType and Type 1 scalable fonts and X11 bitmap fonts available on the Oracle Solaris system. The filter can also make use of printer resident fonts.
The output from the utility is standard PostScript and can be sent to any PostScript printer. The mp utility can also output any page description language. When configured as an X Print server client, mp is supported by the print server.
To use the utility, type the following command:
$ mp filename | lp
Because mp accepts stdin stream, you can also use the utility as a filter.
$ cat filename | mp | lp
For more information, see the mp(1) man page.