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Printer commands

Most 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 6 and PCL 5e	PCL 6 and 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 6 and
	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.

The table at the end of this section contains commonly used PCL 5e commands. (See Common PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer 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, which is available on CD-ROM (HP part number 5961-0975).

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