Kyocera KM-1820

Printer Properties
User Guide 2-8
Page Description Language (PDL)
You have the option to change the Page Description Language (PDL) by selecting
PDL in the Device Settings tab. You can choose from PCL XL, PCL 5e, KPDL
(Kyocera Page Description Language), or PDF (Portable Document Format). The
default is PCL XL, which is suitable for most printing purposes. After you select a
PDL, the selection appears in the lower corner of the Preview image.
PDL Settings
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In the Device Settings tab, click PDL. 1
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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 The most recent version of HP PCL and PCL 6. This PDL
includes PCL 5e features.
Enhanced over PCL 5e in these areas:
• Reduced file size
• Better print speed
• Faster return to application
• Lacks backward compatibility with earlier PCL
versions
PCL 5e 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
• Quality when printing complex graphics may be lower
KPDL 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
• Requires more printing system memory than PCL 5e
• Enables native TrueType font downloading
• Supports most Graphics Settings options