HP 8000DN, 8000N manual Appendix D Printer Commands 322, HP-GL/2

Appendix D Printer Commands				322
	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 language and enter HP-GL/2 mode, which can be done by sending the
		printer PCL code. Some software applications switch languages through their
	PJL	drivers.
		HP’s Printer Job Language (PJL) provides control above PCL 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.
		This appendix includes:
		z Understanding PCL Printer Command Syntax
		z Selecting PCL Fonts
		z Common PCL Printer Commands
			The table at the end of this appendix contains commonly used PCL 5e
	Note
		commands (page 327). For a complete listing and explanation of how to
		use PCL, HP-GL/2, and PJL commands, order the PCL 5/PJL Technical
		Reference Documentation Package (page 36).

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