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Common PCL Printer Commands
PCL Printer Commands (Escape Sequences)
Most software applications do not require you to enter printer
commands.See your computer and software documentation to find the
method to use for entering printer commands, if needed.
PCL printer commands tell the printer which tasks to perform or which
fonts to use. This appendix is not intended to provide complete
information about PCL commands, only to provide a quick reference for
users who are already familiar with PCL command structure.
NoteThe table at the end of this appendix contains commonly used PCL
commands. For a complete listing and explanation of how to form PCL,
HP-GL/2, and PJL commands, order the PCL/PJL Technical Reference
Package, which is described in the “Supplementary Documents” section
at the beginning of this manual (see the HP Support pages at the front of
this manual for ordering information).
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PCL Printer Command Syntax
Before using printer commands, compare these characters:
Lowercase l:lUppercase O: O
Number one: 1Number 0: 0
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 B-1 displays the elements of a typical printer command (in this
instance a command for page orientation).
Printer Command Explanation
1Escape character (begins escape sequence)
2Category of command
3Value field (contains both alpha and numeric characters)
4Uppercase letter that terminates the escape sequence
Figure B-1
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Using PCL Printer Commands
Escape Character
Printer commands always begin with the escape character (?). Table
B-1 shows how the escape character can be entered from various
software applications.
PCL Font Selection
PCL printer commands to select fonts can be found on the PCL Font
List (see Chapter 7, “Checking Installed PCL Fonts”). A sample section
is shown below. Notice the two variable boxes for symbol set “ ?” and
point size:
These variables must be filled in or the printer will use defaults.  For
example, if you want a symbol set that contains line-draw characters,
select the 10U (PC-8) or 12U (PC-850) symbol set. Other common
symbol set codes are listed in Table B-2 (see next page). Order the
PCL/PJL Technical Reference Package if you require symbol set charts
or want more information.
DOS Software Package Entry What Appears
Lotus 1-2-3 and
Symphony Type
\02\b 027
Microsoft Word for DOS Hold down Alt]key and type 027 on the numeric keypad
←
WordPerfect for DOS Type  
MS-DOS Editor Hold down [CTRL] [P]then[Esc]
←
MS-DOS Edlin Hold down [CTRL] [V]then [
^[
dBase ?? CHR(27)+command ?? CHR(27)+ “
Table B-1Software Escape Character Commands
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Point size (or pitch) is another variable. In the following example,
“12U” has been filled in for the PC-850 symbol set and “12v” for the
point size. This printer command would select a 12 point Univers
Medium font.
?(12U?(s1\f12v0s0b4148T
Setup Strings
Some software applications, like older versions of Lotus 1-2-3 for DOS,
require setup strings with PCL printer commands.  In the following
example, the Lotus escape charter (\) is shown.  This setup string
would be used to change the orientation to landscape, select the PC-8
symbol set with line draw characters, select the small Line Printer font,
and change the line spacing to 8 lines-per-inch.
\02\b&l1O\02\b(10U\02\b(s0\f16.6\bh8.5v0s0b0T\02\b&l8D
Several frequently used PCL printer commands are shown below:
Function Command Decimal ValueJob Control Commands
Reset?E027 069
Number of Copies (1-999)?&l#X027 038 108 # 088
2 sided/1 sided printing?&l#S027 038 108 # 083
Page Control Commands
Page Length and Size
Paper Source
?&l#H 027 038 108 # 072
Paper size?&l#A027 038 108 # 065
Orientation?&l#O027 038 108 # 079
Paper Source: 1=Tray 2, 2=manual feed Tray 1, 4=Tray 1, 5=optional Tray 3.
Paper Size: 1=executive, 2=letter, 3=legal, 25=A5, 26=A4, 81=Com10, 80=monarch, 91=C5, 90=DL,
100=B5.
Orientation: 0 =portrait, 1=landscape.
Code Symbol Set Code Symbol Set
8U HP Roman-8 Symbol Set 19U Windows 3.1 Latin 1
10U IBM Layout (PC-8) (code page 437) Default Symbol Set 9E Windows 3.1 Latin 2 (commonly used in Eastern
Europe)
12U IBM Layout for Europe (PC-850) (code page 850) 5T Windows 3.1 Latin 5 (commonly used in Turkey)
8M Math-8 579L Wingdings Font
Table B-2Common Symbol Sets Values
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Function Command Decimal ValuePage Control Commands (continued)
Margins and Text Length
Top Margin (# of lines)
?&l#E 027 038 108 # 069
Text Length (# of lines)?&l#F027 038 108 # 070
Left Margin (# of columns)?&a#L027 038 097 # 076
Right Margin (# of columns)?&a#M027 038 097 # 077
Horizontal Motion Index
Horizontal Motion Index
?&k#H027 038 107 # 072
Vertical Line Spacing
Vertical Motion Index
?&l#C027 038 108 # 067
Line Spacing (lines/inch)?&l#D027 038 108 # 068
Perforation Skip Mode
Perforation Skip
?&l#L027 038 108 # 076
Font Selection
Symbol Set
Symbol Sets (see Table B-2)
?(# 027 040 185 # 080
Spacing
Primary Spacing
?(s#P027 040 115 # 080
Pitch (characters/inch)
Primary Pitch
?(s#H027 040 115 # 072
Set Pitch Mode?&k#S027 040 107 # 083
Point Size (# of points)
Primary Height
?(s#V027 040 115 # 086
Style
Primary Style
?(s#S027 040 115 # 083
Stroke Wt.
Primary Stroke Wt.
?(s#B027 040 115 # 066
Primary Typeface Family
Typeface
?(s#T027 040 115 # 084
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Function Command Decimal ValueCursor Positioning
Vertical and Horizontal
Vertical Position (Rows)
?&a#R 027 038 097 # 082
Vertical Position (Dots)?*\f#Y 027 042 112 # 089
Vertical Position (Decipoints)?&a#V027 038 097 # 086
Horizontal Position (Columns)?&a#C027 038 097 # 087
Horizontal Position (Dots)?*\f#X027 042 112 # 088
Horizontal Position (Decipoints)?&a#H027 038 097 # 072
Half Line Feed?=027 061
End of Line Termination
Line Termination
?&k#G027 038 107 # 071
Programming Hints
End of Line Wrap
?&s#C027 038 115 # 067
Display Functions On?Y027 089
Display Functions Off?Z027 090
PCL to Vector Graphics Switching
Enter PCL Mode
?%#A027 037 # 065
Enter HP-GL/2 Mode?%#B027 037 # 066
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Specifications & Regulatory Information
Location Requirements
Place your printer on a sturdy, level surface in a well ventilated room. The
environment should be stable, with no abrupt changes in temperature or
humidity and no exposure to direct sunlight or chemicals. See the figure
below for the suggested amount of space to leave around the printer.
Make sure there is adequate space for:
A.opening Tray 2.
B. opening Tray 1.
C. opening the top door. D.
opening the rear door.
E. allowing air circulation.
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Printer Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Height11.7 in. (297 mm)
Height of optional Tray 3 5.0 in. (129 mm)
Height of Duplex option 2.36 in. (60 mm)
Width 16.4 in. (415 mm)
Depth (body) 15.9 in. (403 mm)
Depth with optional Tray 3 18.4 in. (467 mm)
Depth with Duplex option 19.3 in. (488 mm)
Weight (without toner cartridge) 37 lb (16.8 kg)
Electrical Specifications
Power Requirements 100/127V (+/- 10%) 50/60Hz (+/- 2Hz) 220/240V (+/- 10%) 50 Hz (+/- 2Hz)
Power Consumption (typical for
LaserJet 5 and 5M printers)During printing, 290 W (average) During printing, 290 W (average)
During standby, 100 W (average)
During PowerSave mode, 18 to 24 WDuring standby, 100 W (average)
During PowerSave mode, 18 to 24 W
Minimum recommended circuit
capacity (typical printer) 11.2 Amps 5 Amps
Environmental Specifications
Item Operating Printing Storage/ Standby
Temperature
(printer and toner cartridge)50° to 91° F (10° to 32.5° C) 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Relative humidity 20% to 80% 10% to 95%
Acoustic Emissions
Operation/ Position (Per ISO 9296,
DIN 45635,T.19)Bystander 1m (Per ISO 7779,
DIN 45635,T.19)Sound Power (Per ISO 9296)
Printing L
PA55dB(A)Printing LPA48 dB(A)Printing LWAD=6.2 bels(A)
Standby L
PA36dB(A)Standby LPA30 dB(A)Standby LWAD=4.5 bels(A)
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Environmental Product Stewardship
Protecting the Environment
Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in
an environmentally-sound manner. This HP LaserJet printer has been
designed with several attributes to minimize impacts on our environment.
This HP LaserJet printer design eliminates:
•Ozone Production
This printer does not generate measurable ozone gas thereby not
affecting our environment’s natural ozone balance.
•CFC Usage
Ozone depleting chemicals (Chloroflorocarbons, for example) have
been eliminated from the manufacturing process.
This HP LaserJet printer design reduces:
•Energy Consumption
Energy usage drops from 300 watts during printing to 80 watts while
idle and down to as little as 22 watts while in PowerSave mode.  Not
only does this save natural resources, but it also saves money without
affecting the high performance of this printer. This product qualifies
for the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency’s E
NERGY
STARProgram.  ENERGYSTARis a voluntary program established to
encourage the development of energy-efficient computer products.
Also, the printers are shipped from manufacturing sites to
distribution centers in bulk packs. Because more printers can fit on
each pallet, fuel consumption and emissions are reduced.
As an E
NERGYSTARpartner, Hewlett-Packard Company has
determined that this product meets E
NERGYSTARGuidelines for
energy efficiency.
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Regulatory
Information
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•Toner Consumption
EconoMode uses about 50% less toner, thereby extending the life of
the toner cartridge.
•Paper Use
The printer’s duplexing, or two-sided printing option, reduces paper
usage and the resulting demands on natural resources.
This HP LaserJet design re-uses:
•Packaging
Cushions used in bulk pack shipments from manufacturing sites to
distribution centers are re-used in shipment from distribution centers
to end-user outlets.
Worldwide: This HP LaserJet printer design facilitates
recycling of:
•Plastics
Major plastic parts have markings which enhance the ability to
identify and recycle the materials at the end of the printer’s life.
•Manuals
The manuals are printed on recycled paper using vegetable-based
inks without added heavy metals.  The manuals are recyclable.
•Paper
This printer is suited for the use of recycled papers that meet the
standards in theHP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specifications
Guide (HP part number 5961-0920).
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