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.pcl format is the format for hp laser printer. printer control language (pcl).
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I am trying to convert .doc file to .pcl file now. I want to convert large number of files and the functions provided by MS Word is nto suitable for this requirement. Does anyone know any way to do it?
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How do I print a PCL file?
Use a DOS shell to print a PCL file using the following command:
copy /b <pclfile> <printer address>
where:
<pcl file> is the name and path of the PCL file you want to print.
<printer address> is either LPT1 or the network address of the printer you wish to use.
NB. It is very important to remember the "/b" in the command - this ensures that the printer will correctly interpret the PCL code.
Download a document with detailed instructions on printing PCL files. This document also includes instructions on setting up a batch file to print PCL files.
If you go this link and download the document it refers to, it might be helpful.
Joanne
Hello,
You can use Word if you want. I wrote a VBA-macro for you;
Sub ConvertDoctoPCL()
mypath = "c:\converttopcl\" ' Set the path."
myname = Dir(mypath & "*.doc") ' Retrieve the first entry.
Do While myname <> "" ' Start the loop.
Application.PrintOut FileName:=mypath & myname, PrintToFile:=True, _
OutputFileName:=mypath & Left(myname, Len(myname) - 4) & ".pcl"
myname = Dir ' Get next entry.
Loop
End Sub
You put you're word-documents in c:\converttopcl. The converted documents are also placed is this directory.
Of course you have to install a PCL-printer-driver for example a Laserjet III and define it as standard printer.
Of course you can enhance the macro so that de printer-driver does not have to by the standard printer.
Patrick
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by: LowfatspreadPosted on 2003-07-21 at 10:57:32ID: 8969464
which version of word?
sorry whats a .pcl file?