Kyocera KM-1530

Printer Properties
User Guide 2-6
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The PDL Settings dialog box appears. Select the desired language from the Select
PDL list. See the table below for options and descriptions. 2
Option Description
PCL XL
(color and monochrome
printing systems)
The most recent version of HP PCL and PCL 6. This PDL
includes PCL 5e features.
Enhanced over PCL 5e/c in these areas:
• Reduced file size
• Better print speed
• Faster return to application
• Lacks backward compatibility with earlier PCL
versions
PCL 5c
(color printing systems)
Specifies PCL 5c as the PDL.
• Fully compatible with earlier PCL versions
• Bidirectional communication support
• Wide selection of fonts for use with Microsoft Windows
applications
• Allows more options for utilizing PRESCRIBE
commands within applications
• Complex graphics might not print as well
PCL 5e
(monochrome printing
systems)
Specifies PCL 5e as the PDL.
• Fully compatible with earlier PCL versions
• Bidirectional communication support
• Wide selection of fonts for use with Microsoft Windows
applications
• Allows more options for utilizing PRESCRIBE
commands within applications
• Complex graphics might not print as well
KPDL
(color and monochrome
printing systems)
Specifies KPDL as the PDL. KPDL is used when printing
from applications that support PostScript 2 or 3.
• An optional KPDL upgrade kit may be required for
some models.
• Kyocera’s emulation of PostScript printing
• Strong graphics reproduction
• Print speeds may be slower than PCL 5e/c
• Requires more printing system memory than PCL 5e/c
• Enables native TrueType font downloading