foo2xqx

TLDR

Convert PBM to XQX format

$ foo2xqx [options] < [input.pbm] > [output.prn]

Set resolution

$ foo2xqx -r [600] < [input.pbm] > [output.prn]

Set paper size

$ foo2xqx -p [letter] < [input.pbm] > [output.prn]

SYNOPSIS

foo2xqx [options] < input > output

foo2xqx converts PBM images to XQX format for HP LaserJet and compatible printers. It encodes raster data for printers using HP's XQX protocol.
The tool handles printer-specific encoding and compression for monochrome printing. It functions as a CUPS filter backend for supported HP printers.
foo2xqx enables Linux printing on certain HP LaserJet models that use XQX.

PARAMETERS

-r DPI

Resolution (300, 600, 1200).

-p PAPER

Paper size (letter, a4, legal).

-m MEDIA

Media type.

-n COPIES

Number of copies.

-d DUPLEX

Duplex mode.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

Monochrome only. Limited to XQX-compatible printers. Model support varies.

HISTORY

foo2xqx is part of foo2zjs, adding support for HP printers using the XQX protocol, reverse-engineered to provide Linux compatibility.