HP 1200 HP PCL/PJL reference - Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addend - Page 10

Using the PJL reference books The Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum was written to complement the contents of the Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual. ● For general information about PJL, see the Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual. ● For product-specific information about PJL as it applies to newer printers, see the Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum. These manuals are for experienced users such as software developers and technical support personnel. Before using PJL commands, developers should be familiar with the introductory information in chapters 1, 2, and 3 and with the programming tips in chapter 11 of the PJL Technical Reference Manual. In addition, users should be acquainted with the HP LaserJet Printer Command Language (PCL) and with HP LaserJet printer features. Application developers The Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual and Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum provide developers with all of the information that is required to add PJL to software programs. Examples that are used throughout the manual help developers write efficient and correctly functioning code. Technical support personnel The Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual and Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum provide reference information for network administrators and other technical support personnel who manage multi-user systems. The use of PJL can significantly enhance network printer operation. Non-technical users Non-technical users can use the features of PJL by using software that supports PJL. Because improperly used PJL commands can cause problems in a network situation, inexperienced users are advised against using PJL commands on any system other than a dedicated workstation. Related documents The following documents provide related information about Hewlett-Packard products that support PJL and PCL. PCL 5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual The PCL 5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual provides a description of the printer command language that controls PCL 5 products. The document provides explanations of each PCL command, and examples that demonstrate how the commands are used to control the product. A large portion of the document is devoted to HP-GL/2, the vector-based graphics language that is part of all PCL 5 printers. PCL 5 Comparison Guide This document provides printer-specific information about paper handling, internal fonts, PCL command support, and control-panel information. It identifies differences between features that are available in the PCL 5 products, and explain how the products implement the commands that are described in the PCL 5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual. 8 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW