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 Twibright Optar
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+[![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/cnelsonsic/optar.png?branch=add_travisci)](https://travis-ci.org/cnelsonsic/optar)
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 This is a program to store data on paper using a 600dpi b/w laser printer and a
 600+ dpi scanner.