HP PCL/PJL reference (PCL 5 Color) - Technical Reference Manual

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Chapter 7. Color Vector Graphics (HP-GL/2)
This chapter discusses printing color pages using HP-GL/2, the
vector graphics language included on all PCL 5 printers. The chapter
describes new and/or modified HP-GL/2 commands and how they are
used to print with HP color printers.
Appendix A. Color Printing Overview (Color LaserJet,
5, 5M, DeskJet)
Appendix A explains background information about printing color
documents using PCL 5. Topics include palettes, device-dependent
vs. device-independent color, color selection, pixel encoding, color
modes, and color matching.
Appendix B. Using Color Modes (Color LaserJet, 5,
5M, DeskJet)
Appendix B defines the color modes for the HP Color LaserJet, Color
LaserJet 5, 5M, and the DeskJet 1200C and 1600C printers, and
describes how to use them. It includes descriptions of sending color
raster data using different pixel encoding modes and color spaces.
Appendix C. Using Palettes (Color LaserJet, 5, 5M,
DeskJet)
Appendix C describes the use of palettes for the HP Color LaserJet,
5, and 5M, and DeskJet 1200C and 1600C printers. It explains the
palettes associated with the color modes and explains how palettes
are created, saved, and modified.
Appendix D. Modifying Output Color (Color LaserJet,
5, 5M, DeskJet)
Appendix D describes how to modify output color for the HP Color
LaserJet, Color LaserJet 5, 5M, and the DeskJet 1200C and 1600C
printers. This chapter explains how color can be optimized by
compensating for different conditions, such as variations in color due
to light sources, limitations of the original artwork and variations in
viewing monitors. The chapter details the use of halftone rendering
algorithms, color lookup tables, gamma correction, and viewing
illuminant commands. These commands are provided so that users
can request and receive color output that matches their expectations.
Index
An index offers quick access to PCL command information.