Definitions for "Printer Command Language"
Keywords:  hewlett, packard, pcl, inkjet, pjl
A program developed by Hewlett-Packard to control its line of printers. PCL, like PostScript, is an object-oriented language that specifies a page (fonts, type size, etc.) as geometrical objects and then delegates the work of drawing characters and graphics to the output device.
A page description language developed by Hewlett-Packard. It is sometimes referred to as HP PCL. Numerous versions of PCL exist, including PCL 5C (for color output).
The page description language developed by HP for use in its laser and inkjet printers.