D Printer commands

Most software programs do not require you to enter printer commands. See your computer and software documentation to find the method for entering printer commands, if needed.

 

PCL 5e

PCL 5e printer commands tell the printer which tasks to perform or which fonts

 

 

to use. This section provides a quick reference for users who are already

 

 

familiar with PCL 5e command structure.

 

HP-GL/2

The printer has the ability to print vector graphics using the HP-GL/2 graphics

 

 

language. Printing in the HP-GL/2 language requires that the printer leave

 

 

PCL 5e language and enter HP-GL/2 mode, which can be done by sending the

 

 

printer PCL 5e code. Some programs switch languages through their drivers.

 

PJL

HP’s Printer Job Language (PJL) provides control above PCL 5e and other

 

 

printer languages. The four major functions provided by PJL are: printer

 

 

language switching, job separation, printer configuration, and status readback

 

 

from the printer. PJL commands can be used to change printer default settings.

 

 

Note

See “Common PCL 5e printer commands” on page 172 for a list of commonly used PCL 5e

 

commands. For a complete listing and explanation of how to use PCL 5e, HP-GL/2, and PJL

 

commands, see the HP PCL/PJL Reference Set, available on CD-ROM

 

(HP part number 5961-0975).

 

 

 

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