How can PHP be used to generate PDF files for printing on a server-connected printer?

To generate PDF files for printing on a server-connected printer using PHP, you can use a library like TCPDF or FPDF. These libraries allow you to create PDF files programmatically by defining the content, layout, and styling. Once the PDF file is generated, you can send it to the printer using a system command or a library like CUPS (Common Unix Printing System). 

// Include the TCPDF library
require_once('tcpdf/tcpdf.php');

// Create new PDF document
$pdf = new TCPDF();

// Add a page
$pdf->AddPage();

// Set content
$pdf->writeHTML('<h1>Hello, World!</h1>');

// Output the PDF to a file
$pdf->Output('example.pdf', 'F');

// Send the PDF file to the printer
exec('lp example.pdf');

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PHP PDF generation server-connected printer printing libraries

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