Int 17h, 01h            Initialize Printer

Sends initialization control codes to the specified parallel
printer and returns the current status of the printer.

Entry AH = 01h
DX = Parallel printer number (0 = LPT1, 1 = LPT2, etc.)

Return AH = Printer status (See service 02h)

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This service sends the hex values 08h and 0Ch to the printer's
control port, thereby initializing the printer.