HP PCL/PJL reference - Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual
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Note The supported variables and range of values for each variable may 
not be the same in all PJL printer models. See Appendix A for a list of 
valid variables for each printer, or send the @PJL INFO VARIABLES 
command to request this information directly from the printer.
• value — This parameter is the returned value of the requested 
variable. For example, if you sent the DINQUIRE LOWTONER 
command, the returned value is either ON or OFF (or 
CONTINUE/STOP), indicating whether or not you want the 
printer to stay online when the toner is low. See Appendix A for 
valid variable values.
Parameters:
Parameter  Variable Names
personality PCL ESCP
POSTSCRIPT (other personalities may 
be supported)
port PARALLEL Supported on HP 
LaserJet 4PJ only
SERIAL
variable  Valid variables for each printer are listed in 
Appendix A.
value Acceptable values for each variable are also 
listed in Appendix A.










