HP PCL/PJL reference (PCL 5 Printer Language) - Technical Reference Manual Part II

EN Introduction 20-1
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The Vector Group
Introduction
The information in this chapter enables you to achieve the
following results in your programs:
z Use absolute and relative coordinates when plotting.
z Draw lines, arcs, bezier curves, and circles.
z Encode coordinates to increase your printer’s throughput.
The following commands are described in this chapter.
Table 20-1 The Vector Group Commands
Command Summary
AA, Arc Absolute Draws an arc using absolute
coordinates.
AR, Arc Relative Draws an arc using relative
coordinates.
AT, Absolute Arc Three Point Draws an arc from the current
pen location through two
absolute points.
BR, Bezier Relative Draws a bezier curve using
relative coordinates as control
points.
BZ, Bezier Absolute Draws a bezier curve using
absolute coordinates as
control points.
CI, Circle Draws a circle with a specified
radius.