Printing with J2SE 1.4 Printing API

Hi Everyone,
Is there any tutotial or any type of documentation that talks about how to use J2SE v.1.4 Printing API. I've heard that it's much simpler and easier to use than old AWT printing API.
Thanks in advance,
YM

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