PCL
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== Sample files == | == Sample files == | ||
* http://openpcl.sourceforge.net/sample.pcl | * http://openpcl.sourceforge.net/sample.pcl | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
Latest revision as of 15:32, 28 December 2023
- This is about the printer command language; for the unrelated TOPS-20 PCL see Programmable Command Language.
PCL (Printer Command Language) is a popular page description language used to control printers. It was developed by Hewlett-Packard.
PCL is often claimed to stand for Printer Control Language, but that appears to be incorrect.
The HP Paintjet apparently has a bitmap graphic format connected in some way to PCL.
Contents |
[edit] Specifications
- PCL 5 Technical Quick Reference Guide
- PCL 5 Technical Reference Manual Part 1
- PCL 5 Technical Reference Manual Part 2
- PCL Color Technical Reference Manual
