PRINTER LANGUAGE

[S N]

Does the type of printer language affect the capability of a printer to print any type of document:
For example- in a printer (HP 7580)
Standard printer languages
HP PCL3 GUI
does the above limit or give extra capability to the printer towards printing a document as compared to a printer that has only the following Standard printer languages
HP Postscript Level 3 Emulation

 

[Tom Ferguson]

You would have to tell us more about your intended use in order for us to
give you anything except vague, general advice. For example, are you
producing output for ordinary business purposes (correspondence, reports,
&c) or proof for jobs sent to a professional printer. For the first, it is a
draw. Pick either and the results will be good. For the second, most jobbers
prefer receiving PostScript files.

Perhaps is is of use to note that HP provides both PCL and PostScript
drivers for its LaserJet series. That way, you can use the one most suited
for your use or preferences/prejudices. ;-))

Either can produce excellent results; however, different users have
differing preferences as to language, PCL -vs.- PS, and printer maker.
--

Tom
MSMVP 1998-2007





Does the type of printer language affect the capability of a printer to
print any type of document:
For example- in a printer (HP 7580)
Standard printer languages
HP PCL3 GUI
does the above limit or give extra capability to the printer towards
printing a document as compared to a printer that has only the following
Standard printer languages
HP Postscript Level 3 Emulation

 

[S N]

one more query-
the printer from hp- officejet pro 7580 indicates

Print languages, standard
HP PCL 3 GUI


whereas officejet j6400 indicates
Print languages, standard
HP PCL 3 GUI, HP PCL 3, PJL (Printer Job Language), PML (Printer
Management Language)


can you explain what is the significance of the differences in printer
languages shown.