HP LaserJet 4100 HP PCL/PJL reference (PCL 5 Printer Language) - Technical Ref - Page 15
Using HP-GL/2 With Programming Languages, Example:BASIC
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Using HP-GL/2 With Programming Languages The HP-GL/2 examples included in this manual are given in a "generic" format (they show the commands required to perform a specific function but usually do not use a specific programming language). In most cases, the commands are accompanied by a brief description of the command being used. To see how HP-GL/2 commands are used in BASIC and the C programming language, see the following examples. Example:BASIC This example uses BASIC to print three lines forming a simple triangle (shown below). 10 LPRINT CHR$(27);"E"; :REM Reset the printer 20 LPRINT CHR$(27);"%0B"; :REM Enter HP-GL/2 Mode 30 LPRINT "IN"; :REM Initialize HP-GL/2 Mode 40 LPRINT "SP1PA10,10"; :REM Select Pen & move to 10,10 50 LPRINT "PD2500,10,10,1500,10,10;"; :REM Pen down & draw 60 LPRINT CHR$(27);"%0A"; :REM Enter PCL Mode 70 LPRINT CHR$(27);"E"; :REM Reset to end job/eject page Figure 17-3 EN Using HP-GL/2 With Programming Languages 17-13