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Common PCL Printer Commands

Common PCL Printer Commands

Function

	ControlJob Commands	Reset
	ControlJob Commands	Number of Copies
		Number of Copies
		2-sided/1-sided printing
		Paper Source

Paper size

Page Control Commands

Paper Type

Orientation


Command	Options (#)
?E	n/a
?&l#X	1 to 999
?&l#S	0 = Simplex (1-sided) printing
	1	= Duplex (2-sided) with long edge binding
	2	= Duplex (2-sided) with short edge binding
?&l#H	0 = prints or ejects current page
	1	= Tray 2
	2	= manual feed, paper
	3	= manual feed, envelope
	4	= Tray 1
	5	= Tray 3
	7	= auto select
	20		= Tray 4
?&l#A	1 = Executive
	2	= Letter
	3	= Legal
	6	= 11 x 17
	17		= 16K
	18		= JIS EXEC
	19		= 8K
	25		= A5
	26		= A4
	27		= A3
	44		= B6-JIS
	45		= B5-JIS
	46		= B4-JIS
	72		= Postcard (double)
	80		= Monarch
	81		= Commercial 10
	90		= DL
	91		= International C5
	100 = B5
	101 = Custom
?&n#	5WdBond = Bond
	6WdPlain = Plain
	6WdColor = Color
	7WdLabels = Labels
	9WdRecycled = Recycled
	11WdLetterhead = Letterhead
	10WdCardstock = Cardstock
	11WdPrepunched = Prepunched
	11WdPreprinted = Preprinted
	13WdTransparency = Transparency
	#WdCustompapertype = Custom1
?&l#O	0 = Portrait
	1	= Landscape
	2	= Reverse Portrait
	3	= Reverse Landscape

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HP 5100tn, 5100dtn manual Common PCL Printer Commands, Printer Commands D-5

Contents

Use Page Use guide Hewlett-Packard Company Chinden Boulevard Boise, Idaho Warranty Contents Menu Map 104 Configuration 105 PCL or PS Font List 107 Performing Routine Maintenance104 Glossary Enww Printer Basics Overview Wide Format Printing Printer Features and BenefitsHigh Print Quality High Performance Paper Handling ExpandabilityBest Value Euro Character Environmental Features HP LaserJet 5100 printer Printer InformationHP LaserJet 5100tn printer HP LaserJet 5100dtn printer Optional Tray Configurations Switch Power Connector Network, I/O, or optional PowerPrinter Parts and Locations Tray Suggested Accessories Accessories and SuppliesTo ensure optimum performance Following Description or Use Part Number Ordering InformationPaper HP LaserJet Printer Family Maintenance Control Panel Lights Control Panel LayoutPrinter’s control panel consists of the following Ready Tray x Load Type Size or Unexpected Paper Size Control Panel Keys Network administrator To change a control panel settingControl Panel Menus To print a control panel menu map Configure the control panel display language Optional Printer Software Start guide for installation instructionsSoftware included and supported languages Drivers Included with the Printer Printer Drivers Additional Drivers Software for Windows Access the Windows Printer DriverGuide Printer Driver Help Choose the Right Driver for Your Needs PostScript Printer Description Files PPDs Software for Macintosh ComputersPrint Dialog Extensions PDEs Mac OS X only HP LaserJet Utility Software for Linux HP Web Jetadmin Printing Tasks Printing Tasks Guidelines Selecting the Output BinTop Output Bin Rear Output Bin Top Output Bin Printing to the Top Output Bin Printing to the Rear Output Bin Adjust the Paper Stop Loading Tray On the next Load the tray. For correct orientation, see Loading the 500-Sheet Tray Optional Printing Tasks Duplexer Printing Both Sides of Paper Optional Guidelines for Printing Both Sides of Paper Separating the Printer from the Duplexer Tray All other trays Paper Orientation for Printing Both Sides of Paper Layout Options for Printing Both Sides of Paper Layout Options for Printing Both Sides of Paper Printing Letterhead, Prepunched, or Printing Special PaperPreprinted Paper Paper Orientation for Tray Paper Orientation Printing Envelopes Loading Envelopes in Tray Do not Printing Labels Printing Transparencies Printing Transparencies Tray Printing Rotated Paper Printing Rotated Paper from the 500-Sheet Tray Sheet Tray Printing Full-Bleed Images Printing Cards, Custom-Size and Heavy Paper Load the tray Loading Custom-Size Paper in the 500-Sheet Tray Slide the tray into the printer Guidelines for Printing Custom-Size Paper Setting Custom Paper SizesDriver, and from the printer’s control panel Paper is loaded long-edge first X is longer than Y Printing Tasks Tray 1 MODE=CASSETTE Printing Vellum Saving Printer Setup Information Using Features in the Printer DriverAdvanced Printing Tasks Printing with a Watermark Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper Printing the First Page on Different Paper Tray 1 Mode=First Customizing Tray 1 OperationTray 1 Mode=Cassette Manually Feeding Paper from Tray Feed can also be enabled from the Paper Handling MenuPrinter will print only from Tray Printer’s control panel Printing by Type and Size of Paper Select the paper size settings from the control panelBenefits of Printing by Type and Size of Paper To print by type and size of paper, do the following Size of paper Type and size settings can also be configured fromHelp Quick Copying a Job Job Retention Deleting a Stored Quick Copy Job Printing Additional Copies of a Quick Copy Job Printing the Remaining Copies of a Held Job Proofing and Holding a JobDeleting a Held Job Enww Specifying a Private Job Printing a Private JobReleasing a Private Job Before it is ever printed Deleting a Private JobPress Select to select the job. PIN0000 appears Specifying a Stored Job as Private Storing a Print JobPrinting a Stored Job Deleting a Stored Job Printer Maintenance Printer Maintenance Performing Routine Maintenance HP Policy on Non-HP Print Cartridges Managing the Print CartridgePrint Cartridge Storage Print Cartridge Life Expectancy Continue Printing When Toner is Low Redistributing the Toner Location of the Transfer Roller-Do Not Touch Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Press Item until Create Cleaning page appears Using the Printer Cleaning Problem Solving ProblemsHelp you to locate paper jams, properly clear them from Printer, and solve repeated paper jams Clearing Paper Jams Jams. If paper jams are a recurring problem, seePaper jam is not obvious, look first in the top cover area Paper jam message Clearing Jams from the Input Tray Areas Clearing Jams from the Top Cover Area Clearing Jams from the Output Areas Clearing Jams from the Optional Duplexer Problem Solving If paper jams occur frequently, try the following Solving Repeated Paper Jams If a message persists Understanding Printer MessagesSelf-explanatory Printer’s control panel page B-13 Close TOP Cover Not AvailableDisk Device Failure Flash Device Install TonerFlash File Operation Failed JOB Cleared ChangedSimplified Mopy page TOO RAM Disk File Resend UpgradeTray 2 Load Legal XX.YY Printer ErrorPress GO to Continue Memory Paper Size Fuser Error41.x 56.x 53.xy.zz58.x, or 62.x Nvram Error Cycle PowerCheck Settings Device Failure Problem Correcting Output Quality ProblemsExamples below depict letter-size paper that has passed Vertically rather than horizontally Follow the steps in the order they are listed Troubleshooting Steps Troubleshooting Flowchart Determining Printer ProblemsMacintosh users For more troubleshooting information, see Ready is Printing Configuration Can you print a configuration page? Can you print from a software application? Does the job print as expected? Cancel Job might have been pressed Does the job print as expected? Does the printer select the proper trays To Mac OS Troubleshooting Flowchart for Macintosh Users Print job is not sent to the desired printer Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS Selecting an Alternate PPDClick Select PPD Mac OS Renaming the Printer Linux Problem SolvingMac OS Rename the printer Menu Map Checking the Printer’s Configuration Configuration Event Log Options Handling accessories that are installed Toner LevelOptions Memory To print a PCL or PS font list PCL or PS Font List Problem Solving Specifications A-1 Specifications Paper Specifications Polyester media Specifications A-3 Tray Dimensions1 Weight Capacity2 Supported Sizes and Weights of Paper Specifications A-5 Sheet Tray Dimensions1 Weight Capacity2 Optional Optional Duplex Printing Dimensions1 Weight Specifications A-7Supported Types of Paper Duplexer Symptom Problem with Paper Solution Guidelines for Using PaperSet Fuser MODE=LOW Inks, such as those used in some types of thermography Specifications A-9 Paper Weight Equivalence Table Transparencies LabelsLabel Construction Vellum Specifications A-11Envelopes Envelope Construction Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or Flaps Envelopes with Double-Side-SeamsAcceptable Unacceptable Card Stock and Heavy Paper Specifications A-13Envelope Margins Envelope Storage Card Stock Guidelines Card Stock Construction Physical Dimensions Printer SpecificationsSpecifications A-15 55 in 139.8 cm 24.6 in 62.5 cm 18.5 in 47.0 cm 10.6 in 27.0 cm 24.4 in 62.0 cm 15.5 cm Chapter Printer Weight without print cartridge18.5 in 47.0 cm 16.6 cm 10.6 in 27.0 cm 29.7 in 75.5 cm Electrical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsPrinter State Power Consumption Average, in watts Power Requirements Acceptable Line Voltage Printer State Sound Power1 General SpecificationsAcoustic Emissions Per ISO Chapter Control Panel Menus B-1 Control Panel Menus Information, see Private/Stored Jobs MenuDisplayed on the control panel Jobname Control Panel Menus B-3 Information Menu Paper Handling Menu Control Panel Menus B-5 Print Quality Menu ECONOMODE=OFF Create CleaningToner DENSITY=3 Control Panel Menus B-7 Printing Menu Control Panel Menus B-9 ERRORS=OFF PCL SymbolPCL Font Point SET=PC-8 Control Panel Menus B-11 Configuration Menu PCL MEMORY= Resource SAVE= OFF400K PS MEMORY= Control Panel Menus B-13 Maintenance OFF JAM RECOVERY= AutoRAM DISK=AUTO OFF RAM Disk Control Panel Menus B-15 Menu TIMEOUT=15BUFFER=AUTO Auto Control Panel Menus B-17 EIO Menu 5100tn/5100dtn CFG LINK=NO CFG TCP/IP=NO Resets Menu Printer Memory and Expansion C-1 Printer Memory and Expansion Printer Memory and Expansion Installing a Dimm Printer Memory and Expansion C-3 If an optional duplexer is installed Checking Memory Installation Resource Saving Adjusting Memory SettingsTo determine how much memory to allocate to a language Buffering To change the I/O Buffer setting Installing EIO Cards or Mass Storage Devices Installing EIO Cards/Mass Storage Users who are already familiar with PCL command structure Method for entering printer commands, if neededThat the printer leave PCL language and enter HP-GL/2 mode Are printer language switching, job separation, printer Printer Commands Understanding PCL Printer Command SyntaxGroup Combining Escape Sequences Printer Commands D-3?&l3A?&l1O?&l8D ?&l3a1o8D Characters, select the 10U PC-8 or 12U PC-850 symbol set Example, if you want a symbol set that contains line-drawSelecting PCL Fonts Others Printer Commands D-5 Common PCL Printer Commands ?&s#C ?&l#E ?&l#F ?&a#L ?&a#M ?&k#H ?&l#C ?&l#D ?&l#L?%#A ?%#B ?s#P ?s#H ?&k#S ?s#V ?s#S ?s#B ?s#T Printer Commands D-7 Printer Commands Embedded Web Server E-1 To access the embedded Web server Home Pages Device Pages Networking Pages Media. All trays used in the printer are adjustable Adjustable trayAccessories for older printers and the newer EIO Circuit board that holds extra memory chips for Help button or a question mark symbol in the printer Software is already installedWhere paper or other print media is loaded Printer software help Index EIO Chapter Chapter Chapter ??- B-5 Chapter Chapter Chapter Page Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company