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+# pdf-scanline-remover
+
+## Install
+1. Download `pdf_scanline_remover.sh`
+2. Preferably put it in a directory that is in your `PATH` variable, so it can be executed from anywhere
+3. Make sure anyone has execute rights (`chmod +x pdf_scanline_remover.sh`)
+
+## Usage
+Usage: pdf-scanline-remover <inputfile> [<outputfile>]"
+Takes a pdf file, removes any vertical scanner lines, and outputs it as output.pdf if not otherwise specified
+  -e     remove lines on even pages. First page is page 0 (even)
+  -o     remove lines on odd pages. First page is page 0 (even)
+  -a     remove lines on all pages
+  -c     increase contrast of pdf file
+  -h     display this output