PCL 5 Support

PCL 5 uses an escape-sequence-based command stream that is generally readable and can be modified to include custom printer commands.

Use PCL 5 when the output requires:

• Custom printer options that use PJL or PCL escape sequences, including stapling and other finishing options

• DocOrigin underlay feature (known as stitching), which inserts pages from an existing PCL 5 or PDF file into the generated output

• Downloadable fonts

• Image-based or printer-specific secure-printing font solutions

• Proprietary resident-font systems, such as TROY security-printer fonts used for check signatures or images

Margin Limitation

PCL 5 has limited support for content near the left and right edges of the page. Templates intended for PCL 5 output should use a 0.25 inch margin/gutter on the left and right page edge. If tighter margins are required and the target printer supports PCL 6, use PCL 6 output.