HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide Addendum

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Related documents
The following documents provide related information about HP PCL 5 products.
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 Color Technical Reference Manual
This document describes the PCL 5 commands that are used to print color on HP color LaserJet
products and the other Hewlett-Packard PCL 5 color products. Some of the main topics include
an overview of the color printing process, using palettes, choosing color modes, adjusting output
color to meet specific requirements, printing color raster graphics, and using HP-GL/2 vector
graphics. Examples are provided that demonstrate the use of the PCL 5 color commands.
PCL/PJL Technical Quick Reference Guide
This document is designed to provide quick access to the syntax of each PCL and PJL
command. The commands are grouped by their function so that users who are familiar with PCL
or PJL can find the syntax of a specific command without opening the manuals.
Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual
This manual describes PJL, the HP printer job language that is used on many of the HP
products. PJL is used for switching printer languages, requesting status information, changing
display messages, and inquiring about feature settings, and for other job-level functions.
Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum
This document complements the Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual by
providing updated, product-specific information. This document should be used along with the
Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual.