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Control Codes

Table A-2. HP PCL Printer Control Codes

 

 

 

Value

Value

 

Code Name

Symbol

Description

(Dec)

(Hex)

Keystroke

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backspace

<BS>

Causes the printer to move the current print position one character position to the left.

08

08

CTRL H

 

 

 

 

 

 

Horizontal Tab

<HT>

Causes the printer to move to the next predefined tab position. (Tabs are located every

09

09

CTRL I

 

 

eighth character position, beginning at the left margin.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line Feed

<LF>

Causes the printer to advance the paper one line at the current line spacing.

10

0A

CTRL J

 

 

 

 

 

 

Form Feed

<FF>

Causes the printer to advance the paper to the next top-of-form. Top-of-form is the

12

0C

CTRL L

 

 

first line of printing on the next page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carriage Return

<CR>

Causes the printer to move the current print position to the left margin. Does not cause

13

0D

CTRL M

 

 

a paper advance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shift Out

<SO>

Causes the printer to select the currently designated secondary font for use.

14

0E

CTRL N

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shift In

<SI>

Causes the printer to select the currently designated primary font for use.

15

0F

CTRL O

 

 

 

 

 

 

Escape

<EC>

Indicates to the printer that the characters immediately following are part of a printer

27

1B

CTRL [

 

 

command.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Space

<SP>

Causes the printer to move the current print position one character to the right.

32

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents HP DeskJet 400 Printer Technical Support Solutions Guide HP DeskJet 400 Printer Technical Support Solutions Guide Page Publication History Trademark CreditsIii Conventions About This Guide Page Contents Contents-2 Operation and UsagePrinter Drivers Problem Resolution Contents-3Contents-4 Chapter Service and Support InformationHP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes Appendix aChapter Installation and Configuration List of Tables-1Chapter Printer Driver Information Chapter Problem ResolutionChapter Operation and Usage List of Tables-2Chapter Contents Product InformationProduct Positioning Model Numbers and Product PositioningSupport Tools HP DeskJet 400 PrinterFeatures and Benefits HP DeskJet 400 Printer Features and BenefitsConfidence in software compatibility Transparency support black and color Presentation quality color output capability usingDriver HP Premium PaperViews HP DeskJet 400 PrinterPrinter Options HP DeskJet 400 Printer Options RegionIntercon Power Adapter Part Numbers Power AdaptersPlug Type Chile Latin America 9100-5346 Supplies and Accessories HP DeskJet 400 Printer Supplies and Accessories Part NumberUser Documentation HP DeskJetPortrait Fonts Internal FontsInternal Portrait Fonts Internal Landscape FontsSpecifications Performance SpecificationsCategory Specification 10. Reliability Specifications Category Printer usage20,000 hours Mechanism life 25,000 pages Width 13. Physical Specifications ApproximatePrinter with the paper tray closed Height14. Packaging Dimensions Specifications Length Width Height15. Environmental Specifications Category 46 dBA16. Product Safety Specifications Safety CertificationEMI Certification Mm 257 mm 17. Paper Handling SpecificationsMedia size Letter Mm 297 mm Legal Executive 25 in .5 US No envelope 12 in .5 DL envelope Mm 110 mmPrintable Area Portrait Orientation Printable Area Landscape Orientation Product Information18. Printable Area1,2 Portrait Mode Left Margin Right Margin19. Hewlett-Packard Print Cartridge Specifications Category Product Information Installation and Configuration Installation and ConfigurationItems Included Centronics Parallel Interface CableColor Kit Connecting Power to the Printer Connecting the Printer to a Power AdapterCentronics Parallel Interface Pinout Information DescriptionInstallation and Configuration Mode LPT1 RETRY=R For DOS 5.0 and DOS 6, sendInstalling Windows Printer Drivers Installing the Printer Driver for Microsoft Windows UsersSetting up the Printer Configuring the PrinterConfiguration Options with the DJPMenu Configuration Utility Country Defaults Available in DJPMenu Character SetNorway Installation and Configuration Operation and Usage Description of Printer Buttons and Lights Printer Buttons and LightsLoading Media Icon Button or Light DescriptionNormal Printing from the Paper Tray Invoke the print command from your computer Manual Single LoadOr thick paper Printing on letterhead TransparenciesInto the paper tray Printing on envelopes, labels orInstalling/Replacing a Print Cartridge Change Cartridge light will continue to blink Common Problems with Print Cartridges Maintenance Print cartridge troubleshooting informationMaintaining Print Cartridges Maintaining the Printer Print Cartridge TipsThermal Inkjet II Technology Thermal Inkjet II Technology Operation and UsageOperation and Usage Printer Drivers Windows Printer Drivers ChapterPrinter Driver Features and Capabilities Software MemoryFree Disk Space CompatibilityPrinter Setup menu Common Windows Problems SolutionNot install through the Control Panel Printer wont print from WindowsIncreasing the Printing Speed Problem Resolution Troubleshooting Tools Overall Troubleshooting Self-Tests Printer Demo Page Printing Problems HP DeskJet 400 Printing Problems Probable Cause SolutionPrinter Light Indications Printer for replacement of the Oops flag PathOops is defective Solving Carriage Stall Conditions Turn the printer off and then back onPrint cartridge cradl e are in the home position right Problem Resolution Troubleshooting Paper Feed Operations Sheets into the in tray Printer Settings in chapterMedia loading from the paper tray An empty in tray as a single stackClearing Paper Jams Close the printer door. Load paper and turn on the printerObstructions block Paper pathPrinter, return the printer for repair Avoiding Print Skew Paper on top of paper already in the in trayPrint skew on Load a stack of paper in the in tray. Use paper withSquareness that is within tolerance Left margin down If AB, use the equation A-B/CTroubleshooting Communication Problems Printer CommunicatesYes without the sharing Device?Cable Troubleshooting Print Cartridges Short Print Cartridge LifePrint Cartridge Estimate of the number of pages Overusing the cleaning routineContainer provided with the optional Color Kit Actually printed was inaccurateIdentifying the Print Cartridge Expiration Date Replace the print cartridge. See tablePrint Cartridge Life Specifications Age 10. Print Cartridge Expired?Explanation Using the Print Cartridge Cleaning Routine Removing Crusted Ink from the Print Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning the Electrical Contacts Clearing Clogged Print Cartridge NozzlesTroubleshooting Print Quality Solving Black Print Quality ProblemsBlack printing is fading Solving Color Print Quality Problems11. Solving Black Print Quality Problems Print cartridgeBox of the Printer Setup menu Try printing the sheet again using manual feedQuality in the Printer Setup dialog box SolutionsPrintouts have black Output where you Cartridge and print Expected colorColor fades on Dialog boxPrintouts Missing Rows of Dots Printouts Missing DotsProblem Resolution Solution Implementation 13. Avoiding WaitbandingProblem Resolution Service and Support Information Service and Support InformationWarranty Information HP Express Exchange Service Service Support ContractsNon-U.S. Service Support Contracts HP Customer Return Repair ServiceReturning a Printer for Service U.SElsewhere in the World Not exhibit a print cartridge-related problemInclude the one relevant accessory Service and Support Resources Obtaining Printer DriversObtaining Support Information Postsales Information Resource Information Service Hours SupportHP Customer Information Center HP Audio TipsCenter Resource Information Service Support Items AvailableHP Distribution HP CustomerMedia Advance/Eject Problems Print Quality ProblemsPrinter Repair Feedback Information Print Cartridge Problems Noise ProblemsCosmetic Problems Accessory ProblemsUndefined Code and Miscellaneous HP DeskJet 400 Printer Repair Sheet HP PCL Printer Command Summary Printer Control CommandsHP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes A-1 Control Commands Paper Size †Font Selection Commands HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes A-3Secondary Font HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes A-5 Control CodesHP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 RAMIndex-9 Index-10
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