[comp.sys.ibm.pc] HP LaserJet IIP HPGL != HP PCL

wolfordj@cbnewsc.ATT.COM (j.w.wolford) (09/26/89)

From article <111700148@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu>, by jsa00564@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu:
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> I just saw an advertisement for a the new HP LaserJet IIP.  I've been
> dying to buy a laserprinter for home/personal use but couldn't justify the
> expense.  This printer lists for $1495, has 14 internal fonts, handles four
> different paper sizes, runs portrait or landscape, 512K memory (upgradeable
> to 4.5 Mbytes).  I doubt its in stores yet, but sounds VERY impressive.
> I am interested in finding out whether it is HPGL compatible, and if it is a
> 300dpi printer.  Any questions or comments?  -Dwaine
> /* End of text from uxa.cso.uiuc.edu:comp.sys.ibm.pc */

HPGL does NOT equal HP PCL.  PCL is what the LJ II uses, NOT HPGL, HPGL
is the language used to talk to HP plotters.

THERE is a VERY BIG diff here, HPGL is ASCII text commands, PCL is binary
commands.

btw, PCL stands for Page Control Language

Yes there is a cartridge from Pacific Data Products that converts a HP LJ II
into a "Plotter" so that is understands HPGL.

Questions ?

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