Appendix D Printer Commands

405

D Printer Commands

 

 

Overview

 

 

Most software applications 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

 

 

PCL printer commands tell the printer which tasks to perform or which fonts to

 

 

use. This appendix provides a quick reference for users who are already

 

 

familiar with PCL command structure.

 

 

Unless PCL 5e backward compatibility is required, HP recommends that

 

Note

 

 

 

 

PCL 6 printer drivers be used to take full advantage of all printer features.

 

 

 

The PCL 5e printer driver in this printer is not backward compatible with

 

 

 

older printers that use PCL 5e printer drivers.

 

 

 

 

Overview