foo2qpdl

Convert Ghostscript pbmraw or bitcmyk format into a QPDL printer stream

TLDR

Convert PBM to QPDL format

$ foo2qpdl [options] < [input.pbm] > [output.prn]

Set resolution

$ foo2qpdl -r [600] < [input.pbm] > [output.prn]

Set paper size to A4

$ foo2qpdl -p 9 < [input.pbm] > [output.prn]

Color mode

$ foo2qpdl -c < [input.ppm] > [output.prn]

Set number of copies

$ foo2qpdl -n [3] < [input.pbm] > [output.prn]

Enable duplex printing (long edge)

$ foo2qpdl -d 2 < [input.pbm] > [output.prn]

Specify printer model

$ foo2qpdl -z [2] < [input.pbm] > [output.prn]

SYNOPSIS

foo2qpdl [options] < input > output

foo2qpdl converts Ghostscript pbmraw, bitcmyk, or pksmraw output formats to monochrome or color QPDL streams. It supports Samsung CLP-300, CLX-2160, CLP-600, CLX-3160, CLP-610, CLP-620, CLP-360, CLP-365, and Xerox Phaser 6110 printers.The tool handles the printer-specific encoding required by QPDL printers, managing color modes, compression, and page setup. It is typically invoked through the foo2qpdl-wrapper script which handles Ghostscript conversion automatically.

PARAMETERS

-r xresxyres

Set resolution in pixels per inch [1200x600].

-g xpixxypix

Set page dimensions in pixels [10200x6600].

-p paper

Paper code: 0=letter, 1=legal, 2=A5, 3=B5, 6=folio, 7=quarto, 8=10x14, 9=A4, 11=executive, and various envelope codes.

-c

Force color mode.

-m media

Media type code: 0=plain, 1=thick, 2=thin, 3=bond, 4=color, 5=card, 6=labels, 7=envelope, 8=preprinted, 9=cotton, 19=recycled, 20=archive.

-n copies

Number of copies [1].

-d duplex

Duplex mode: 1=off, 2=long edge, 3=short edge.

-s source

Source (InputSlot) code: 1=auto, 2=manual, 3=multi, 4=tray1.

-t

Draft mode. Every other pixel is white.

-z model

Printer model: 0=CLP-300/CLX-2160/CLX-3160, 1=CLP-600, 2=CLP-310/CLP-315/CLP-610/CLX-3175, 3=CLP-620.

-J filename

Filename string to send to the printer.

INSTALL

sudo apt install printer-driver-foo2zjs

sudo dnf install foo2qpdl

CAVEATS

Only for QPDL-compatible printers. Model support varies. Some features may not be available on all printers.

HISTORY

foo2qpdl is part of foo2zjs, providing support for Samsung printers using the QPDL protocol through reverse-engineered drivers.