HP 5SI manual PCL Printer Commands Escape Sequences, PCL Printer Command Syntax

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PCL Printer Commands (Escape Sequences)

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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.

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, but only to provide a quick reference for users who are already familiar with PCL command structure.

Table B-3 contains frequently used PCL commands. For a complete listing and explanation of how to form PCL, HP-GL/2, and PJL commands, see the PCL/PJL Technical Reference Package, which is described in “Supplementary Documents” at the front of this manual. (See Chapter 7, “Calling for Help,” for ordering information.)

PCL Printer Command Syntax

Before using printer commands, note these characters:

Lowercase l:	l	Uppercase O:	O
Number one:	1	Number 0:	0

Many printer commands use the lowercase letter l (l) and the number one (1), or the uppercase letter O (O) and the number zero (0). These characters may not appear on your screen as shown here. You must use the exact character and case specified for PCL printer commands.

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