foo2qpdl

PBM to QPDL converter for Samsung and Xerox printers

TLDR

Convert PBM to QPDL format

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

Set resolution

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

Set paper size

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

Color mode

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

SYNOPSIS

foo2qpdl [options] < input > output

foo2qpdl converts PBM/PPM images to QPDL (Quick Page Description Language) for Samsung and Xerox laser printers. It encodes raster data in Samsung's proprietary protocol.
The tool handles the printer-specific encoding required by QPDL printers, managing color modes, compression, and page setup. It serves as a CUPS filter backend.
foo2qpdl enables Linux printing on Samsung CLP, CLX, and compatible Xerox printer models.

PARAMETERS

-r DPI

Resolution (300, 600, 1200).

-p PAPER

Paper size (letter, a4, legal).

-c

Color mode.

-m MEDIA

Media type.

-n COPIES

Number of copies.

-d DUPLEX

Duplex mode.

--help

Display help information.

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.