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Does anyone know where I can find PCL documentation on Sharp Copiers?

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I have a Sharp copier that I am needing the ability to format text from out accounting system. Our accounting system only outputs raw text, so I have to insert my PCL strings for drawer selection and formatting. Thanks

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  • What model printer(s) are you using?
    32 bit or 64 bit?
     

    Here's a list of various emulations and page control languages that may help you search for the right documentation:
     

  • PostScript Variants: PostScript Level 1, PostScript Level 2, PostScript Level 3 .

  • PCL - PCL = Page Control Language. PCL 5 - Variants include PCL5c, where c= color, PCL5e, where e=enhanced, and PCL 6 also called PCL XL, and PCL 4, which is only used in some low end laser printer devices.

  • KPDL – used by Kyocera laser printer, similar to PostScript 2.

  • RPDL – used by Ricoh printers.

  • HP/GL and HP/GL2 – used by some plotters.

  • CaPSL – older language, used in some older Canon Laser devices.

  • Canon Extended Mode – used in older Canon Bubble Jet printers.

  • Epson EscP/2 – used in some serial printers and older inkjet printers from Epson.

  • Epson Esc/Page – used in many Epson laser printers.

  • Epson Script – used in some Epson laser printers.

  • Dot Matrix printers - frequently use Epson24, Epson9, IBMProprint, Oki9, or Oki24.

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