Convert pcl to jpg and set page size via command line?

For you, it is easy to convert pcl to jpg and then set page size, but have you ever thought finishing the two at the same time? You may choose PCL Converter command line for help, because it allows you to convert pcl to jpg and set page size at the same time. You should not worry about the operation, the below part will assist you.

Step1, Downloading&Installing PCL Converter command line

  1. click the link to open https://www.verypdf.com/pcltools/index.html
  2. go to  VeryPDF PCL Converter command line
  3. press “Download” and save file

During the installing process, you are bound to see below window box.

installing interface of PCL Converter command line

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Step2, Launching the MS-DOS command prompt window

You are bound to launch MS-DOS command prompt window. Because the command line is bound to be operated under the MS-DOS environment. The procedure is easy, and the following pictures will guide you.

Press  “start”>choose “Run”>input “cmd”>press “ok”

way to launch MS-DOS command prompt window

When the following appears, you will have the MS-DOS command prompt window.

command prompt

Step3, Inputting command line

Input the command line to convert pcl to jpg and set page size, it goes below

pcltool.exe -width 800 -height 600 C:\in.pcl C:\out.jpg

where

  • C:\in.pcl is to specify a pcl filename or a directory for input,
  • C:\out.jpg is to specify the jpg file name for output.
  • width 800 -height 600 is to set page size width to 800 and height to 600.

Once the input is done, press “enter” key, you will see,

detailed operation on command line displayed in command prompt

When you see “result=ok”, it means the program has gone through.  

Step4, Checking file

Open the output file to check if pcl has been converted to jpg file and page size been set, screenshot again.

jpg file                           Picture after page size setting

jpg file                                  Picture before page size setting

So far, you have successfully set page size and converted pcl to jpg.

If you have any further questions, please leave them below, the VeryPDF.com values them very much.

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