foo2slx

PBM to SLX converter for Lexmark printers

TLDR

Convert PBM to SLX format

$ foo2slx [options] < [input.pbm] > [output.prn]

Set resolution

$ foo2slx -r [600] < [input.pbm] > [output.prn]

Set paper size

$ foo2slx -p [letter] < [input.pbm] > [output.prn]

Color mode

$ foo2slx -c < [input.ppm] > [output.prn]

SYNOPSIS

foo2slx [options] < input > output

foo2slx converts PBM/PPM images to SLX format for Lexmark C500 and similar printers. It encodes raster data in Lexmark's Software Imaging Solutions protocol.
The tool manages printer-specific encoding, compression, and page formatting. It functions as a CUPS filter backend for supported Lexmark printers.
foo2slx enables Linux printing on Lexmark color laser printers using SLX protocol.

PARAMETERS

-r DPI

Resolution.

-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 SLX-compatible Lexmark printers. Limited model support. Some features may not work.

HISTORY

foo2slx is part of foo2zjs, providing Linux support for Lexmark printers using the SLX protocol through reverse-engineered drivers.