Convert a text file with Embedded HP Printer Codes to PostScript

Question

I have an application that prints by generating text files with embedded printer codes, then basically just copies the file to the printer to print. I need to take that print file and convert it to an image - just as if it was printed then scanned.

My first thought was to setup a printer with a postscript printer driver attached to a file port, and then run the result through ghostscript to create a tiff, but it isn't working.

Any ideas?

Answer 1

The printer codes are probably PCL. Maybe pcl-parser could serve as a start for your own tool to do this? There also seems to be a commercial product called PCLXForm.

Edit: Also investigate GhostPCL.