HP PCL/PJL reference (PCL 5 Printer Language) - Technical Quick Reference Guide

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Character Group (continued)
Standard Font Definition
Specifies the standard font for printing labels.
SD [ kind, value...[,kind, value ] ] [;]
* See tables in Appendix C of the PCL 5 Comparison Guide .
Absolute Character Size
Specifies an absolute character size (in centimeters).
SI [ width, height] [;]
Character Slant
Specifies the slant at which labels are printed.
SL [ tangent of angle] [;]
tangent of angle = Tangent of slant angle (measured from
vertical)
Relative Character Size
Specifies character size as a percentage of the P1/P2 distance.
SR [ width, height] [;]
Select Standard Font
Selects the font designated by SD for printing labels.
SS [;]
Transparent Data
Specifies whether control characters perform their function or are printed
as characters.
TD [ mode] [;]
mode = 0 (Normal)
1 (Transparent)
Kind Attribute Value
1 Symbol Set *
2 Font spacing 0 (fixed); 1 (prop.)
3 Pitch characters per inch
4 Height font point size
5 Posture 0 (upright); 1 (italic)
6 Stroke Weight 0 (medium); 3 (bold)*
7 Typeface *
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