Re: Question on converting TIFF to ps using convert

[David Knight <knight@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gilbert,
      we use the netpbm package rather than convert.

/usr/local/bin/tifftopnm $file | pnmtops -w 11 -h 17 | lp -d $printer

This seems to work pretty well. 

We got the package sometime ago from
* wuarchive.wustl.edu (128.252.135.4),
  directory /graphics/graphics/packages/NetPBM

Not sure if it is still there, but a search for netpbm might
bring you joy ;-)

David

> Hello all,
> 
> I am using the linux/unix "convert" command to change FTP'd
> DiFAX maps into Postscript files to print them. Since an upgrade to Redhat 
> 7.3, the output PS files have grown from ~1.5 MB to 13 MB. Is there any 
> way I can make them smaller? My printer (HP LaserJet 4000) is choking on 
> them due to the large size. Any help greatly appreciated.
> 
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