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.

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 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.

 

 

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,

 

HP-GL/2, and PJL commands, see the HP PCL/PJL Reference Set,

 

available on CD (HP part number 5961-0975).

 

 

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