Language Pcl LJ1900.ASC

USING  THE PLOT RELATIVE COMMAND

     
     The Plot Relative command establishes relative plotting
     and moves the pen to specified points, with each move
     relative to the current pen location.  For more
     information see the PCL 5 Printer Language Technical
     Reference Manual.
     
     LEGEND: Ec = [Ctrl] [P] [Esc] in DOS EDIT.
     
     
     EcE                           Resets the printer.
     
     Ec%0B                         Enters HP-GL/2 mode.
     
     IN;                           Initializes HP-GL/2 mode.
     
     SP1;                          Selects pen number 1,
                                   (black). Even though
                                   there is no physical pen,
                                   the SP command must be
                                   used to enable printing.
     
     PA10,10;PD                    Begins absolute plotting
                                   from coordinate (10,10),
                                   and places the pen down.
     
     PR2500,0,-2500,1500,0,-1500;  Specifies relative
                                   plotting and draws lines
                                   beginning at (10,10) and
                                   then moves the relative
                                   coordinate distances
                                   indicated.
     
     Ec%0A                         Enters the PCL mode.
     
     EcE                           Sends a reset to end the
                                   job and eject the page.
     
     
     
            Copyright  Hewlett-Packard Co. 1993
   The information contained herein is subject to change
                      without notice.
   Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for incidental or
  consequential damages in connection with the use of this
                         material.
     

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