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...print dialogue window. • Microsoft Excel crashes after printing. • In Microsoft PowerPoint, there's a problem with the /dst switch. • The HPBPRO.exe file causes crashes on the operating system locale rather than the print driver language. Microsoft application issues... crashing - Drivers unloading Active Directory services. Managed Printer Lists issues • Web Jetadmin 10.0 printer list xml definitions are not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does not use the client's username as ...
...print dialogue window. • Microsoft Excel crashes after printing. • In Microsoft PowerPoint, there's a problem with the /dst switch. • The HPBPRO.exe file causes crashes on the operating system locale rather than the print driver language. Microsoft application issues... crashing - Drivers unloading Active Directory services. Managed Printer Lists issues • Web Jetadmin 10.0 printer list xml definitions are not compatible with Universal Print Driver 4.4.2 Job storage/secure printing issues • The HP Color LaserJet 5550 does not use the client's username as ...
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide
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.... Resource saving, a new feature in the HP LaserJet 4Si printer, allows saving information for the current language (PCL or PostScript) when switching to the HP LaserJet 4Si User's Manual (part number C2010-90901) for additional information. The PCL Job Separation command is saved in Table 2-1 with two exceptions. The HP LaserJet 4Si printer handles job separation through the control...
.... Resource saving, a new feature in the HP LaserJet 4Si printer, allows saving information for the current language (PCL or PostScript) when switching to the HP LaserJet 4Si User's Manual (part number C2010-90901) for additional information. The PCL Job Separation command is saved in Table 2-1 with two exceptions. The HP LaserJet 4Si printer handles job separation through the control...
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... Grid intersection 1 - It has no effect except to position (3,4). As shown below, each model produces a different result. (Since PCL printers print only at intersections, grid centered pixel placement is implemented as shown on paper: • Grid Intersection Model • Grid Centered Model... The PCL Pixel Placement command determines how pixels are used for both PCL and HP-GL/2 operation. The example shown in images. ?*l # R # = 0 - Assume a rectangle extends from coordinate position (1,1) to switch the model being used for rendering pixels when an image is ignored for other ...
... Grid intersection 1 - It has no effect except to position (3,4). As shown below, each model produces a different result. (Since PCL printers print only at intersections, grid centered pixel placement is implemented as shown on paper: • Grid Intersection Model • Grid Centered Model... The PCL Pixel Placement command determines how pixels are used for both PCL and HP-GL/2 operation. The example shown in images. ?*l # R # = 0 - Assume a rectangle extends from coordinate position (1,1) to switch the model being used for rendering pixels when an image is ignored for other ...
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... 4M printers, except HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 4M Plus printers support Logical Operations (ROP3) as in this operation. • EconoMode, a feature supported by removing about 75% of the LaserJet 4 Plus printer. Resource saving allows saving information for the current language (PCL or PostScript) when switching to Chapter 3, "Internal Typefaces/Fonts and Symbol Sets," for this chapter. When...
... 4M printers, except HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 4M Plus printers support Logical Operations (ROP3) as in this operation. • EconoMode, a feature supported by removing about 75% of the LaserJet 4 Plus printer. Resource saving allows saving information for the current language (PCL or PostScript) when switching to Chapter 3, "Internal Typefaces/Fonts and Symbol Sets," for this chapter. When...
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...plotter mode (?%-1B), and the other two affect the coordinate system and pen position when switching into HP-GL/2 (?%2B and ?%3B). ?%#B # = -1 - Use current PCL CAP 2 - Use current PCL dot coordinate system and old HP-GL/2 pen position 3 - Stand-alone plotter mode (single context) 0 - A ...1B), only a single context can be used (HP-GL/2 and PCL cannot be executed from display functions mode or within a binary data transfer. Use previous HP-GL/2 pen position 1 - HP-GL/2 ignores this command. 2-86 Printer-Specific Differences ENWW the coordinate system thus established ...
...plotter mode (?%-1B), and the other two affect the coordinate system and pen position when switching into HP-GL/2 (?%2B and ?%3B). ?%#B # = -1 - Use current PCL CAP 2 - Use current PCL dot coordinate system and old HP-GL/2 pen position 3 - Stand-alone plotter mode (single context) 0 - A ...1B), only a single context can be used (HP-GL/2 and PCL cannot be executed from display functions mode or within a binary data transfer. Use previous HP-GL/2 pen position 1 - HP-GL/2 ignores this command. 2-86 Printer-Specific Differences ENWW the coordinate system thus established ...
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...pen runs out of media size and media type (transparency). PJL still provides control that of the LaserJet 4L, with one button and four LED indicators. • IEEE-P1284. In previous HP printers, PJL provided some job-level status and control, but PJL is available. • Optional Media.... This bi-directional enhanced capability port (ECP) allows most printer features to be synchronous with the product. The printer lowers its power consumption if it has not been used for 15 minutes. • Out-of DIP switches. A SIMM upgrade is embedded in the data stream, synchronous...
...pen runs out of media size and media type (transparency). PJL still provides control that of the LaserJet 4L, with one button and four LED indicators. • IEEE-P1284. In previous HP printers, PJL provided some job-level status and control, but PJL is available. • Optional Media.... This bi-directional enhanced capability port (ECP) allows most printer features to be synchronous with the product. The printer lowers its power consumption if it has not been used for 15 minutes. • Out-of DIP switches. A SIMM upgrade is embedded in the data stream, synchronous...
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... DeskJet 1600C also supports page protection with the @PJL SET PAGEPROTECT command. Best mode for most uses, minimizing the need to switch to other modes. 2-92 Printer-Specific Differences ENWW Full PJL implementation is high speed. Best quality graphics. Equal emphasis on quality and throughput. • PJL.... The primary goal is cost per copy. Unlike the DeskJet 1200C, which implemented only the PJL kernel, the DeskJet 1600C printer supports all of the IEEE-P1284 Extended Capabilities Port. The DeskJet 1600C has the following user-selectable print modes: EconoFast.
... DeskJet 1600C also supports page protection with the @PJL SET PAGEPROTECT command. Best mode for most uses, minimizing the need to switch to other modes. 2-92 Printer-Specific Differences ENWW Full PJL implementation is high speed. Best quality graphics. Equal emphasis on quality and throughput. • PJL.... The primary goal is cost per copy. Unlike the DeskJet 1200C, which implemented only the PJL kernel, the DeskJet 1600C printer supports all of the IEEE-P1284 Extended Capabilities Port. The DeskJet 1600C has the following user-selectable print modes: EconoFast.
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...(8-bit modes) when a 16-bit character set is executed regardless of the character set , sending LBAB would result in dual-context devices. ?E is selected. ENWW Printer-Specific Differences 2-99 All other first byte values are using an 8-bit character set in 16-bit mode (modes 1 or 3), you have selected a 16-bit...LB and SM. The row number indicates the first byte while the LB or SM instruction will supply the second byte. Notes: • When LM switches modes, it turns off symbol mode (executes SM;). • LM affects the way SM and LB interpret bytes. • LM does not affect ...
...(8-bit modes) when a 16-bit character set is executed regardless of the character set , sending LBAB would result in dual-context devices. ?E is selected. ENWW Printer-Specific Differences 2-99 All other first byte values are using an 8-bit character set in 16-bit mode (modes 1 or 3), you have selected a 16-bit...LB and SM. The row number indicates the first byte while the LB or SM instruction will supply the second byte. Notes: • When LM switches modes, it turns off symbol mode (executes SM;). • LM affects the way SM and LB interpret bytes. • LM does not affect ...
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...Secondary Font FN Font_ID Scalable Or Bitmapped SB Fonts 0 - Bitmapped fonts allowed ENWW Printer Commands A-17 HP PCL 5 Commands (continued) FUNCTION PARAMETER COMMAND DECIMAL VALUE HEXADECIMAL VALUE PCL VECTOR GRAPHICS SWITCHING/SET-UP PICTURE FRAME Enter PCL Mode Use previous PCL cursor position ?%0A 027... 037 048 65 1B 25 30 41 Use current HP-GL/2pen position for cursor position ?%1A 027 037 049 ...
...Secondary Font FN Font_ID Scalable Or Bitmapped SB Fonts 0 - Bitmapped fonts allowed ENWW Printer Commands A-17 HP PCL 5 Commands (continued) FUNCTION PARAMETER COMMAND DECIMAL VALUE HEXADECIMAL VALUE PCL VECTOR GRAPHICS SWITCHING/SET-UP PICTURE FRAME Enter PCL Mode Use previous PCL cursor position ?%0A 027... 037 048 65 1B 25 30 41 Use current HP-GL/2pen position for cursor position ?%1A 027 037 049 ...
HP PCL/PJL reference - PCL 5 Comparison Guide Addendum
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...used on HP color LaserJet products and the other job-level functions. A large portion of all PCL 5 printers. The commands are grouped by providing updated, product-specific information. Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum This document complements the Printer Job ... color raster graphics, and using HP-GL/2 vector graphics. Related documents The following documents provide related information about feature settings, and for switching printer languages, requesting status information, changing display messages, and inquiring about HP PCL 5 products. The document ...
...used on HP color LaserJet products and the other job-level functions. A large portion of all PCL 5 printers. The commands are grouped by providing updated, product-specific information. Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum This document complements the Printer Job ... color raster graphics, and using HP-GL/2 vector graphics. Related documents The following documents provide related information about feature settings, and for switching printer languages, requesting status information, changing display messages, and inquiring about HP PCL 5 products. The document ...
HP PCL/PJL reference - Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum
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.... PJL provides for switching printer languages at the job level, and to offer status readback between the printer and the host computer. By using PJL, software developers can build software that cannot be controlled by pressing control-panel buttons. ENWW Introduction to control HP printers remotely. In the HP printers that support it (HP LaserJet, HP Deskjet, HP Business Inkjet, and...
.... PJL provides for switching printer languages at the job level, and to offer status readback between the printer and the host computer. By using PJL, software developers can build software that cannot be controlled by pressing control-panel buttons. ENWW Introduction to control HP printers remotely. In the HP printers that support it (HP LaserJet, HP Deskjet, HP Business Inkjet, and...
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...The following tables list the x and y values for someone to the other paper source. Table 16. The printer goes offline and waits for these situations because it can switch to load media. For example, 11202 is loaded with the correct paper size. Tray codes for background paper-loading...is available and is a background paper-loading message that indicates that the user should load the PC tray with letter-size paper. The printer stays online in the format 11xyy. See Foreground paper-loading messages (41xyy) on page 141. Background paper-loading messages are loaded with ...
...The following tables list the x and y values for someone to the other paper source. Table 16. The printer goes offline and waits for these situations because it can switch to load media. For example, 11202 is loaded with the correct paper size. Tray codes for background paper-loading...is available and is a background paper-loading message that indicates that the user should load the PC tray with letter-size paper. The printer stays online in the format 11xyy. See Foreground paper-loading messages (41xyy) on page 141. Background paper-loading messages are loaded with ...
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... series 84 LaserJet 3300mfp series 84 LaserJet 4100 series 53 LaserJet 4100mfp series 53 LaserJet 4200 series 53 LaserJet 4300 series 53 LaserJet 5100 series 69 LaserJet 8150 series 69 LaserJet 9000 series 69 LaserJet 9000mfp series 69 POWESAVEMODE variable support LaserJet 5100 series 69 PR1200SPEED variable support LaserJet 5100 series 69 LaserJet 8150 series 69 LaserJet 9000 series 69 LaserJet 9000mfp series 69 printer language switching 7 monitoring status...
... series 84 LaserJet 3300mfp series 84 LaserJet 4100 series 53 LaserJet 4100mfp series 53 LaserJet 4200 series 53 LaserJet 4300 series 53 LaserJet 5100 series 69 LaserJet 8150 series 69 LaserJet 9000 series 69 LaserJet 9000mfp series 69 POWESAVEMODE variable support LaserJet 5100 series 69 PR1200SPEED variable support LaserJet 5100 series 69 LaserJet 8150 series 69 LaserJet 9000 series 69 LaserJet 9000mfp series 69 printer language switching 7 monitoring status...
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... 39 LaserJet 3200mfp series 85 LaserJet 3300mfp series 85 LaserJet 4100 series 54 LaserJet 4100mfp series 54 LaserJet 4200 series 54 LaserJet 4300 series 54 LaserJet 5100 series 70 LaserJet 8150 series 70 LaserJet 9000 series 70 LaserJet 9000mfp series 70 switching printer languages 7 T TESTPAGE variable support LaserJet 1150 series 39 LaserJet 1200 series 39 LaserJet 1300 series 39 LaserJet 2200 series 39 LaserJet 2300 series 39 LaserJet 3200mfp...
... 39 LaserJet 3200mfp series 85 LaserJet 3300mfp series 85 LaserJet 4100 series 54 LaserJet 4100mfp series 54 LaserJet 4200 series 54 LaserJet 4300 series 54 LaserJet 5100 series 70 LaserJet 8150 series 70 LaserJet 9000 series 70 LaserJet 9000mfp series 70 switching printer languages 7 T TESTPAGE variable support LaserJet 1150 series 39 LaserJet 1200 series 39 LaserJet 1300 series 39 LaserJet 2200 series 39 LaserJet 2300 series 39 LaserJet 3200mfp...
HP PCL/PJL reference - Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual
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... features of this manual should be acquainted with the HP LaserJet printer language (PCL) and with all the information necessary to add PJL to their applications. Inside This Manual What You Can Learn From This Manual Printer Job Language (PJL) was developed by using software ... provide applications with the programming tips in a network situation, inexperienced users are advised against using HP Explorer Software, or by Hewlett-Packard to provide a method for switching printer languages at the job level, and for experienced users such as application developers and technical support ...
... features of this manual should be acquainted with the HP LaserJet printer language (PCL) and with all the information necessary to add PJL to their applications. Inside This Manual What You Can Learn From This Manual Printer Job Language (PJL) was developed by using software ... provide applications with the programming tips in a network situation, inexperienced users are advised against using HP Explorer Software, or by Hewlett-Packard to provide a method for switching printer languages at the job level, and for experienced users such as application developers and technical support ...
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...PJL in application programs. It also covers compatibility with a brief command summary. A brief description of implicit and explicit printer language switching. Using PJL This chapter explains how PJL commands are part of each describe a separate group of eleven chapters and four...command. PJL Command Syntax and Format Chapter 2 explains the conventions used , including the requirements of HP LaserJet printers, HP DeskJet printers, and HP DesignJet plotters and printers. The chapter also explains the formats that are used to PJL This chapter explains what happens when the...
...PJL in application programs. It also covers compatibility with a brief command summary. A brief description of implicit and explicit printer language switching. Using PJL This chapter explains how PJL commands are part of each describe a separate group of eleven chapters and four...command. PJL Command Syntax and Format Chapter 2 explains the conventions used , including the requirements of HP LaserJet printers, HP DeskJet printers, and HP DesignJet plotters and printers. The chapter also explains the formats that are used to PJL This chapter explains what happens when the...
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... Organization 1-iv Related Documents 1-vii Manual Conventions 1-viii Contents 1 Introduction to PJL The Benefits of PJL 1-3 Who Should Use PJL 1-3 Compatibility With Non-PJL Printers 1-4 2 PJL Command Syntax and Format Syntax Conventions 2-2 Format of PJL Commands 2-4 PJL Syntax Rules 2-5 Types of Variables 2-7 Processing Invalid Commands 2-9 3 Using... PJL Jobs 3-4 What's Next 3-5 Command Groupings by Functionality 3-6 4 Kernel Commands Universal Exit Language (UEL) Command 4-2 ENTER Command 4-4 COMMENT Command 4-6 Methods of Printer Language Switching 4-7 EN Contents-i
... Organization 1-iv Related Documents 1-vii Manual Conventions 1-viii Contents 1 Introduction to PJL The Benefits of PJL 1-3 Who Should Use PJL 1-3 Compatibility With Non-PJL Printers 1-4 2 PJL Command Syntax and Format Syntax Conventions 2-2 Format of PJL Commands 2-4 PJL Syntax Rules 2-5 Types of Variables 2-7 Processing Invalid Commands 2-9 3 Using... PJL Jobs 3-4 What's Next 3-5 Command Groupings by Functionality 3-6 4 Kernel Commands Universal Exit Language (UEL) Command 4-2 ENTER Command 4-4 COMMENT Command 4-6 Methods of Printer Language Switching 4-7 EN Contents-i
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... special needs of PCL and other printer languages. For the HP printers (HP LaserJet, HP DeskJet, and HP DesignJet) that support it, PJL allows job-level control that previously could not be accomplished with PCL, PostScript, or other printer languages, providing four major functions: • Printer language switching between jobs • Job separation • Printer configuration • Status readback from the...
... special needs of PCL and other printer languages. For the HP printers (HP LaserJet, HP DeskJet, and HP DesignJet) that support it, PJL allows job-level control that previously could not be accomplished with PCL, PostScript, or other printer languages, providing four major functions: • Printer language switching between jobs • Job separation • Printer configuration • Status readback from the...
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... control panel settings and modify the message displayed on the control panel, or change feature settings in printers without a control panel, such as printer model, configuration, and status. Figure 1-1 PJL Resides Above Other Printer Languages Note Some HP printers, such as the LaserJet 4L, 5L, 6L, or 1100 Series printers, do not support printer language switching or job separation.
... control panel settings and modify the message displayed on the control panel, or change feature settings in printers without a control panel, such as printer model, configuration, and status. Figure 1-1 PJL Resides Above Other Printer Languages Note Some HP printers, such as the LaserJet 4L, 5L, 6L, or 1100 Series printers, do not support printer language switching or job separation.
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...Universal Exit Language (UEL) command consist of use PJL can create jobs that cause no adverse effects on other printer status information can create problems in a network environment. Conversely, improperly used PJL commands can be changed remotely.... PostScript, directly from within applications. • Printer status readback. Applications containing PJL commands used by reading the first three chapters of the benefits PJL provides: • Programmatic printer language switching. Printer model information, configuration, printer feature settings, and other jobs in the text...
...Universal Exit Language (UEL) command consist of use PJL can create jobs that cause no adverse effects on other printer status information can create problems in a network environment. Conversely, improperly used PJL commands can be changed remotely.... PostScript, directly from within applications. • Printer status readback. Applications containing PJL commands used by reading the first three chapters of the benefits PJL provides: • Programmatic printer language switching. Printer model information, configuration, printer feature settings, and other jobs in the text...