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PJL/PCL Dependencies/Caveats
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Locate all PJL commands in the beginning of the file before the image data starts (PS or PCL).
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To combine printer escape commands (not including PJL commands):
The first two characters after the <esc> MUST be the same.
All alpha characters MUST be lowercase, except the final terminating character.
The commands are read left to right. Combine them in the order you wish them executed.
For example, print 5 copies (<ESC>&
l
5X) and use letter size (<ESC>&
l
2A) is combined as: <ESC>&
l
5x2A
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In case of duplicate commands, the last one requested takes precedence.
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The PJL SET COPIES command takes precedence over the PCL command (
<Esc>&l
#
X
) to determine number of
copies. In general, PJL commands takes precedence over PCL commands.
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When printing a job with an odd number of pages and duplex front and back imaged covers, the printer always prints
on both sides of the front and back covers. The remaining pages are printed on the document body media type and
color with a blank page inserted to allow an image on both sides of the back cover.
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When using the Blank Front or the Blank Front & Back Cover command, the Cover Media Size command is optional. If
the cover size command is not in the PDL, the printer assumes the cover media size is the same as the document
body.
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Use one of the following methods to specify media selection:
Describe the media attributes with size, color, and type to allow the device to select the matching source tray. If
this media description method is used, leave the tray source command out of the job, or set to Auto. If not, the
tray source command takes precedence over the tray selection capabilities of the device.
Indicate the tray source for the job. If the tray source command is used, the system automatically defaults paper
type to the defined SYSTEM DEFAULT unless specified otherwise. This prevents inadvertent use of special paper
types. To override, include a paper type specification of UNSPECIFIED in the job.
DSC/PS Dependencies/Caveats
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All %% commands (DSC comments) must be in the first 64KB of the job.
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WorkCentre and ColorQube devices support PostScript resolutions up to and including 1800 x 1800. Some PostScript
jobs may not print if the high resolution is indicated. If this occurs, print the same job at a lower resolution.
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The following media sizes do not print duplex and do not support staple commands: A6, B6, 5 x 7" Postcard (4.5 x 6"),
envelopes and any custom sized media where the page width is less than 5.5". A request to duplex or staple these
media sizes is ignored.
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Jobs that indicate Transparencies, Labels, Envelopes or Tab-Stock do not support duplex commands. The duplex print
request is ignored when any of these media types are used.
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When printing an odd number of pages in a document with duplex front and back imaged covers, the printer always
prints on both sides of the front and back covers. The remaining pages print on the document body media type and
color with a blank page inserted to allow an image on both sides of the back cover.
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When using the Blank Front or the Blank Front and Back Cover command, the Cover Media Size command is optional.
If the Cover Media Size command is not in the PDL, the printer assumes the cover media size as that of the document
body.
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Use one of the following methods to specify media selection:
Describe the media attributes with size, color, and type to allow the device to select the matching source tray. If
this media description method is used, leave the tray source command out of the job, or set to Auto. If not, the
tray source command takes precedence over the tray selection capabilities of the device.
Indicate the tray source for the job. If the tray source command is used, the system automatically defaults paper
type to the defined SYSTEM DEFAULT unless specified otherwise. This prevents inadvertent use of special paper
types. To override, include a paper type specification of UNSPECIFIED in the job.
