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pbmtolj — Convert a PBM file to an HP LaserJet file. More information: <https://netpbm.sourceforge.net/doc/pbm

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Problem

How to use the pbmtolj command: Convert a PBM file to an HP LaserJet file. More information: <https://netpbm.sourceforge.net/doc/pbmtolj.html>.

Solution

pbmtolj — Convert a PBM file to an HP LaserJet file. More information: <https://netpbm.sourceforge.net/doc/pbmtolj.html>.

Convert a PBM file to an HP LaserJet file:

pbmtolj {{path/to/input.pbm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}

Compress the output file using the specified method:

pbmtolj -{{packbits|delta|compress}} {{path/to/input.pbm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}

Specify the required resolution:

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

Code Snippets

Convert a PBM file to an HP LaserJet file

pbmtolj {{path/to/input.pbm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}

Compress the output file using the specified method

pbmtolj -{{packbits|delta|compress}} {{path/to/input.pbm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}

Specify the required resolution

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

Context

tldr-pages: common/pbmtolj

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