HP (Hewlett-Packard) 4100N Benutzerhandbuch

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Printer commands

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. 

The table at the end of this appendix contains commonly used PCL 5e 
commands (see “Common PCL 5e printer commands” on page 239). 
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, 
available on CD (HP part number 5961-0975).

PCL 5e 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 5e command structure.

The printer has the ability to print vector graphics using the HP-GL/2 
graphics language. Printing in the HP-GL/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 software 
applications 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 may be used to 
change printer default settings.