HP PCL/PJL reference - Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual

1-4 Introduction to PJL EN
Compatibility With Non-PJL Printers
Because all HP printers do not support PJL, it is important to know
what happens when PJL commands are sent to a non-PJL printer.
PJL commands are recognized by the following HP printers:
• LaserJet IIISi, 4Si, 4SiMx, 5Si, 5SiMx, 5Si Mopier
• LaserJet 1100 Series, 2100 Series
• LaserJet 4000 Series, 5000 Series
• LaserJet 8000 Series, 8100 Series
• LaserJet 4V, 4MV
• LaserJet 4, 4 Plus, 4M, 4M Plus, 5, 5M
• LaserJet 4L, 4ML, 4LJ Pro, 4LC, 5L, 6L
• LaserJet 4P, 4MP, 4PJ, 5P, 6P, 6MP
• Color LaserJet, Color LaserJet 5, 5M
• Color LaserJet 4500 Series, 8500 Series
• DeskJet 1200C, 1600C
• DesignJet Family
• PaintJet XL300
The printers listed above are designed to handle any PJL command,
even those not supported by that particular printer. On the other
hand, all PCL 4 printers, and all PCL 5 printers not listed above, do
not support PJL. When PJL commands are sent to a non-PJL printer,
the results differ depending on which commands are used and which
printer language is used. The following paragraphs explain what
happens when PCL and PostScript jobs containing PJL commands
are sent to non-PJL printers.
Note For best results, do not send PJL commands to a non-PJL printer.