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# pbmtolj

> Convert a PBM file to an HP LaserJet file.
> More information: <https://netpbm.sourceforge.net/doc/pbmtolj.html>.

- Convert a PBM file to an HP LaserJet file:

`pbmtolj {{path/to/input.pbm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}`

- Compress the output file using the specified method:

`pbmtolj -{{packbits|delta|compress}} {{path/to/input.pbm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}`

- Specify the required resolution:

`pbmtolj {{[-r|-resolution]}} {{75|100|150|300|600}} {{path/to/input.pbm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}`
