1. Converting a Print File
Converting a PCL print file to a PCL printer macro

2. Remove Reset Commands %-12345X@PJL COMMENT HP LaserJet 5L
@PJL SET PAGEPROTECT=OFF
@PJL SET PAGEPROTECT=AUTO
@PJL SET RET=ON
@PJL SET ECONOMODE=OFF
@PJL SET RESOLUTION=300
@PJL ENTER LANGUAGE=PCL
E*t300R&u600D*r3F&l0O&l1H&l2a8c1E*p0x0Y*c0t5760x7680Y&l1X*b0M

3. Meaning of Raster Set-ups
*t300R - Dots per inch
&u600D - Number of PCL units per inch
*r3F - Raster graphic orientation
&l0O - Page orientation (delete)
&l1H - Paper source (delete)
&l2a8c1E - Page size,vertical motion,top margin
*p0x0Y - Sets pen to upper left corner
*c0t5760x7680Y Set picture frame anchor point and horizontal and vertical sizes
&l1X - Number of copies (delete)
*b0M - Set compression method

4. Remove File End Commands
*p864Y - Vertical cursor position (delete)
*p600X - Horizontal cursor position (delete)
E%-12345X Reset printer (delete)

5. Add Macro Commands Beginning of file End of file
&f123Y - Specify Macro Number “123”
&f0X - Start Macro definition Can be combined into &f123y0X
End of file
&f1X - End Macro definition
&f10X - Make Macro permanent

6. Invoke Macro in Your Code
Print #printfile: esc$&”&f123y3X Calls and executes once Macro 123
Print #printfile:esc$&”&f123y4X Calls Macro 123 for continuous overlay
Print #printfile:esc$&”&f123y5X Stop automatic overlay
Print #printfile:esc$&”&f6X Delete all macros