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

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Using the PJL reference books
The Printer Job Language Technical Reference Addendum was written to complement the
contents of the Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual.
● For general information about PJL, see the Printer Job Language Technical Reference
Manual.
● For product-specific information about PJL as it applies to newer printers, see the Printer Job
Language Technical Reference Addendum.
These manuals are for experienced users such as software developers and technical support
personnel. Before using PJL commands, developers should be familiar with the introductory
information in chapters 1, 2, and 3 and with the programming tips in chapter 11 of the PJL
Technical Reference Manual. In addition, users should be acquainted with the HP LaserJet
Printer Command Language (PCL) and with HP LaserJet printer features.
Application developers
The Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual and Printer Job Language Technical
Reference Addendum provide developers with all of the information that is required to add PJL to
software programs. Examples that are used throughout the manual help developers write
efficient and correctly functioning code.
Technical support personnel
The Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual and Printer Job Language Technical
Reference Addendum provide reference information for network administrators and other
technical support personnel who manage multi-user systems. The use of PJL can significantly
enhance network printer operation.
Non-technical users
Non-technical users can use the features of PJL by using software that supports PJL. Because
improperly used PJL commands can cause problems in a network situation, inexperienced users
are advised against using PJL commands on any system other than a dedicated workstation.
Related documents
The following documents provide related information about Hewlett-Packard products that
support PJL and PCL.
PCL 5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual
The PCL 5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual provides a description of the printer
command language that controls PCL 5 products. The document provides explanations of each
PCL command, and examples that demonstrate how the commands are used to control
the product. A large portion of the document is devoted to HP-GL/2, the vector-based graphics
language that is part of all PCL 5 printers.
PCL 5 Comparison Guide
This document provides printer-specific information about paper handling, internal fonts, PCL
command support, and control-panel information. It identifies differences between features that
are available in the PCL 5 products, and explain how the products implement the commands that
are described in the PCL 5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual.