Device Settings
PDL Options
The PDL options, available in the PDL Settings dialog box, are accessed in
Device Settings.
PCL XL
The most recent version of HP PCL and PCL 6. This PDL includes PCL 5e
features. PCL XL lacks backward compatibility with earlier PCL versions,
though it is enhanced over PCL 5e in these areas:
Reduced file size
Better print speed
Faster return to application
PCL 5e
Fully compatible with earlier PCL versions
Bidirectional communication support
Wide selection of fonts for use with Microsoft Windows applications
Complex graphics might not print as well
KPDL
KPDL is used when printing from applications that support PostScript 2 or 3.
An emulation of PostScript printing
Strong graphics reproduction
Print speeds may be slower than PCL 5e
Requires more printing system memory than PCL 5e
Enables native TrueType font downloading
Supports most Graphics settings options
PDF
Output to PDF is a plug-in that lets you print or save documents from multiple
sources to Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The PDF format is
independent of the operating system and application software used to create
documents.
Note: With PDF selected as the PDL, only a limited set of driver options is
available.
Use as an alternative to existing commercial applications for creating PDF
documents.
Documents saved as PDF retain their original appearance, and can be
viewed and printed with the free Adobe Reader on Windows, Mac OS, and
UNIX platforms.
Selecting PDL Options
You can select a Page Description Language from PDL options.
1
In Device Settings > PDL, select the desired Page Description Language from
the Select PDL list.
2
Select the GDI compatible mode option to improve the output quality of
graphics created by your application.
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