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qpdldecode

Decode Samsung QPDL printer data format

TLDR

Decode QPDL printer format

$ qpdldecode [input.qpdl] > [output.pbm]
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Show file info
$ qpdldecode -i [input.qpdl]
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SYNOPSIS

qpdldecode [options] [file]

DESCRIPTION

qpdldecode decodes data in Samsung's proprietary QPDL (Quick Page Description Language) print format, converting it to standard image formats like PBM for analysis or reprocessing. It is distributed as part of the SpliX driver package for Samsung laser printers.
The tool can also display metadata about QPDL files without converting them, using the -i flag to show page count, resolution, and other format details.

PARAMETERS

FILE

Input QPDL file.
-i
Show information only.

CAVEATS

Samsung printer specific. Part of splix driver.

HISTORY

qpdldecode is part of splix Samsung printer drivers.

SEE ALSO

splix(1), cups(1)

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