HP LaserJet 5200 Printer series - Manual (Page 193)

F Printer commands
Most programs do not require you to specify printer commands. See your computer and software
documentation to find the method for specifying printer commands, if needed.
PCL 6 and PCL 5e PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer commands tell the printer which tasks to perform or which fonts to use.
This section provides a quick reference for users who are already familiar with PCL 6 and PCL 5e
command structure.
HP-GL/2 The printer can print vector graphics by using the HP-GL/2 graphics language. Printing in the HP-GL/
2 language requires that the printer leave PCL 5e language and enter HP-GL/2 mode, which can be
done by sending the printer PCL 5e code. Some programs switch languages through their drivers.
PJL HP's Printer Job Language (PJL) provides control above PCL 5e and other printer languages. The
four major functions provided by PJL are: printer language switching, job separation, printer
configuration, and status readback from the printer. PJL commands can be used to change printer
default settings.
NOTE: The table at the end of this section contains commonly used PCL 5e commands. (See Common
PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer commands on page 184 .) For a complete listing and explanation of how to
use PCL 5e, HP-GL/2, and PJL commands, see the HP PCL/PJL Reference Set, which is available on
CD (HP part number 5961-0975).
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