What is the different between Postscript (PS) and PCL? Which one should you be using? In most cases either will do, but the table below will serve as a guide:
How to install PPD file into Mac OS 10.6 (For the Security Utility necessity) This document explains installation of printe r driver for Mac OS X 10.6. In case of other OS, refer to Operating Instructions (For Setting UP PostScript3 Printer Driver) 1. Copy of ppd file. Postscript (PS) PCL. Historically used frequently on Mac platforms. Common printing language for many manuafacturers; page prints consistently regarless of printer. Support various PCL formats including PCL XL, PCL5e, PCL5c, and HP-GL/2 (extensions: PCL, PRN, PXL, and PX3). Support multiple output formats including PDF, PS, EPS, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, TGA, BMP, and PCX. Customize output page size and resolution. Option to set color depth for output files. Option to convert PCL to faxable TIFF image. Hi, I am using xerox workcenter 7120 without the PostScript module. I can only use PCL6 to print (in windows) I have used the latest osx driver for mac. My problem is that it is using PS by default to print. How can I modify it to use PCL insead? Best regards, tamer.
Postscript Or Pcl Driver
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History/Purpose | Historically used frequently on Mac platforms. Common printing language for many manuafacturers; page prints consistently regarless of printer. | Developed originally for HP Laser printers for quick, efficient print jobs where consistent results from printer to printer was not necessary. Now available on many printers. |
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