HP 5M manual Common PCL Printer Commands, PCL Printer Commands Escape Sequences

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Common PCL Printer Commands

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PCL Printer Commands (Escape Sequences)

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

PCL printer commands tell the printer which tasks to perform or which fonts to use. This appendix is not intended to provide complete information about PCL commands, only to provide a quick reference for users who are already familiar with PCL command structure.

The table at the end of this appendix contains commonly used PCL commands. For a complete listing and explanation of how to form PCL, HP-GL/2, and PJL commands, order the PCL/PJL Technical Reference Package, which is described in the “Supplementary Documents” section at the beginning of this manual (see the HP Support pages at the front of this manual for ordering information).

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