Pcl printer command syntax – HP LaserJet 6pmp Printer series User Manual

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PCL Printer Command Syntax

Before using printer commands, compare these characters:

Lowercase l:

l

Uppercase O:

O

Number one:

1

Number 0:

0

Many printer commands use the lowercase letter l (

l) and the number

one (

1), or the uppercase letter O (O) and the number zero (0). These

characters may not appear on your screen as shown here. You must use
the exact character and case specified for PCL printer commands.

Figure E-1 displays the elements of a typical printer command (in this
instance a command for page orientation).

Printer Command Explanation

1

Escape character (begins escape sequence)

2

Category of command

3

Value field (contains both alpha and numeric characters)

4

Uppercase letter that terminates the escape sequence

Figure E-1

E-2

PCL Printer Commands

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