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ppmtolj — Convert a PPM file to an HP LaserJet PCL 5 Color file. More information: <https://netpbm.sourceforge

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Problem

How to use the ppmtolj command: Convert a PPM file to an HP LaserJet PCL 5 Color file. More information: <https://netpbm.sourceforge.net/doc/ppmtolj.html>.

Solution

ppmtolj — Convert a PPM file to an HP LaserJet PCL 5 Color file. More information: <https://netpbm.sourceforge.net/doc/ppmtolj.html>.

Convert a PPM file to an HP LaserJet PCL 5 Color file:

ppmtolj {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}

Apply a gamma correction using the specified gamma value:

ppmtolj {{[-g|-gamma]}} {{gamma}} {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}

Specify the required resolution:

ppmtolj {{[-r|-resolution]}} {{75|100|150|300|600}} {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}

Code Snippets

Convert a PPM file to an HP LaserJet PCL 5 Color file

ppmtolj {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}

Apply a gamma correction using the specified gamma value

ppmtolj {{[-g|-gamma]}} {{gamma}} {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}

Specify the required resolution

ppmtolj {{[-r|-resolution]}} {{75|100|150|300|600}} {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}

Context

tldr-pages: common/ppmtolj

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