>>>>> "AG" == Andrew Gillham <gillhaa@ghost.whirlpool.com> writes:

AG> If you could tell me what device, etc you use, and the cable type I
AG> could test this again more thoroughly.

I use a generic Centronics printer cable (bought many years ago), and
this device for LPR output:

crw-r--r--  1 root  wheel  16, 192 Sep 10 21:13 /dev/lpa0np

HP LaserJet IIp output works fine for me (no dropped bits).
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