# phpman > man > ppmtolj(1) > **TLDR:** Convert a PPM file to an HP LaserJet PCL 5 Color file. > - Convert a PPM file to an HP LaserJet PCL 5 Color file: `ppmtolj {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}` - Apply a gamma correction using the specified gamma value: `ppmtolj {{-g|-gamma}} {{gamma}} {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}` - Specify the required resolution: `ppmtolj {{-r|-resolution}} {{75|100|150|300|600}} {{path/to/input.ppm}} > {{path/to/output.lj}}` *Source: tldr-pages* --- [ppmtolj(1)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/ppmtolj/1/markdown) General Commands Manual [ppmtolj(1)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/ppmtolj/1/markdown) ## NAME ppmtolj - convert a portable pixmap to an HP LaserJet PCL 5 Color file ## SYNOPSIS **ppmtolj** [-gamma _val_] [**-resolution** **75|100|150|300|600**] [**-delta**] [**-float]** **[**-noreset] [_ppmfile_] ## DESCRIPTION Reads a portable pixmap as input and converts it into a color file suitable to be printed by an HP color PCL 5 printer. ## OPTIONS ### -delta ### -gamma ### -float ESC&l0E to the output. ### -noreset ### -resolution ## REFERENCES HP PCL 5 & Color Reference Guide ## BUGS None known. ## AUTHOR Copyright (C) 2000 by Jonathan Melvin.() 4 Sept 2000 [ppmtolj(1)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/ppmtolj/1/markdown)