Understanding pcl printer command syntax – HP LaserJet 4000 Printer series User Manual

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Printer Commands

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Understanding PCL Printer Command
Syntax

Before using printer commands, compare these characters:

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

Figure D-1 Printer Command Elements

Lowercase l:

l

Uppercase O:

O

Number one:

1

Number 0:

0

Escape character

(begins escape sequence)

Value field (contains both

alpha and numeric characters)

Category of command

Uppercase letter

(terminates escape sequence)

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