Device Settings
PDL Options
The PDL options, available in the PDL Settings dialog box, are accessed in Device Settings.
PCL XL
The most recent version of HP PCL and PCL 6. This PDL includes PCL 5e features. PCL XL lacks backward compatibility with earlier PCL versions, though it is enhanced over PCL 5e in these areas:
Reduced file size
Better print speed
Faster return to application
PCL 5e
Fully compatible with earlier PCL versions
Bidirectional communication support
Wide selection of fonts for use with Microsoft Windows applications
Complex graphics might not print as well
KPDL
KPDL is used when printing from applications that support PostScript 2 or 3.
An emulation of PostScript printing
Strong graphics reproduction
Print speeds may be slower than PCL 5e
Requires more printing system memory than PCL 5e
Enables native TrueType font downloading
Supports most Graphics settings options
Output to PDF is a
Note: With PDF selected as the PDL, only a limited set of driver options is available.
Use as an alternative to existing commercial applications for creating PDF documents.
Documents saved as PDF retain their original appearance, and can be viewed and printed with the free Adobe Reader on Windows, Mac OS, and UNIX platforms.
Selecting PDL Options
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You can select a Page Description Language from PDL options.
In Device Settings > PDL, select the desired Page Description Language from the Select PDL list.
Select the GDI compatible mode option to improve the output quality of graphics created by your application.
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