Can PHP be used to directly print simple text files on a server-connected printer without generating a PDF?

Yes, PHP can be used to directly print simple text files on a server-connected printer without generating a PDF. This can be achieved by utilizing the PHP `exec()` function to execute a command that sends the text file to the printer. The command to print a file can vary depending on the operating system and printer setup. 

<?php
$file_path = "/path/to/your/textfile.txt";
$printer_name = "your_printer_name";

if (file_exists($file_path)) {
    exec("lp -d $printer_name $file_path");
    echo "File sent to printer successfully.";
} else {
    echo "File not found.";
}
?>

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