Interpreting pcl printer command syntax – HP Color LaserJet 4500 Printer series User Manual

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Appendix B

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Interpreting PCL Printer Command Syntax

Before using printer commands, compare the following characters:

Note

You must use the exact character and case specified for PCL printer
commands.

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.

Figure B-1 shows the elements of a typical printer command (in this
example, a command for page orientation).

Figure B-1

Printer Command Elements

1

Escape Character (begins the escape sequence)

2

Value Field (contains both alpha and numeric characters)

3

Category of Command

4

Uppercase Letter (terminates the escape sequence)

Lowercase L:

l

Uppercase O:

O

Number one:

1

Number zero:

0

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