HP 5200tn HP LaserJet 5200 Series Printer - User Guide - Page 227
Printer commands, HP PCL/PJL Reference Set
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F Printer commands Most programs do not require you to specify printer commands. See your computer and software documentation to find the method for specifying printer commands, if needed. PCL 6 and PCL 5e HP-GL/2 PJL PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer commands tell the printer which tasks to perform or which fonts to use. This section provides a quick reference for users who are already familiar with PCL 6 and PCL 5e command structure. The printer can print vector graphics by using the HP-GL/2 graphics language. Printing in the HPGL/2 language requires that the printer leave PCL 5e language and enter HP-GL/2 mode, which can be done by sending the printer PCL 5e code. Some programs switch languages through their drivers. HP's Printer Job Language (PJL) provides control above PCL 5e 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 can be used to change printer default settings. NOTE The table at the end of this section contains commonly used PCL 5e commands. (See Common PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer commands.) For a complete listing and explanation of how to use PCL 5e, HP-GL/2, and PJL commands, see the HP PCL/PJL Reference Set, which is available on CD (HP part number 5961-0975). ENWW 213