D Printer commands
| Overview |
| Most software applications 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 appendix provides a quick reference for users |
| who are already familiar with PCL 5e command structure. |
The printer has the ability to print vector graphics using the | |
| graphics language. Printing in the |
| printer leave PCL 5e language and enter |
| be done by sending the printer PCL 5e code. Some software |
| applications 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 may be used to |
| change printer default settings. |
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Note | The table at the end of this appendix contains commonly used PCL 5e |
| commands (see “Common PCL 5e printer commands” on page 239). |
| For a complete listing and explanation of how to use PCL 5e, |
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| available on CD (HP part number |
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