HPUX PCL5.nloo model script printing issue

[OldSchool]

so, if you're only printing "english" text to the LJ5100, why don't you use the net_lj5100 model script, instead of the PCL5 generic?

[nivi_1]

Since PCL5.asian is present in HPUX by default I want to use it.

Also I have used lj5100 model script. The mtype option is failing(not prompting to place specified media type in panel) for this model script also. Other options are working fine.

Please help me in solving issue with PCL5.asian model script.

Thanks,

[nivi_1]

I may use other languages also like Japanese to print.

Do you know why this issue is present.

[OldSchool]

for starters, you *might* compare the stuff that works in the lj5100 model script to the stuff that doesn't in the PCL5 model script. I've neither, so I can't check, but some options in the lj5100 script are probably "post-script only", so this may not be of use however.

[Shinji Teragaito_1]

Hi,

What specific option are you using for duplex printing ?

As you already have a duplex unit, you should specify the -od or
-odouble option. Then you can conduct duplex printing only with the
available cassette.

If you specify the -md or -mdouble option, the symptom you are
experiencing is the expected result regardless of a duplex unit.

NOTE: please don't specify both [-od|-odouble] and [-md|-mdouble]
together.

Shinji

[nivi_1]

Thank you all.

Please find below syntax which I used for mdouble, type and half with legal.

1. Printer was created using â setnetlpâ command as mentioned in http://docs.hp.com/en/5991-7956/5991-7956.pdf

We have used all the options of PCL5.asian model script. All are working fine as expected except for mdouble, type and half with legal options.

2. Please find the below options with syntax that are not working as expected.

a. lp â dsethp â o mdouble /testfile
Expecting the document to print in duplex with the paper taken from bypass tray.
Actual Behavior:The document is not printed in duplex and only last page is printed from the paper in bypass tray.

b. lp â dsethp â o half â o legal /testfile
Expecting the document to print in legal paper with 2up and proper data scaling for legal paper.
Actual Behavior:The job is getting printed in legal and 2 up but the data is not scaled for legal paper. The scaling is same as letter paper scaling.

c. lp â dsethp â o type16602 /testfile
Type16602 is for printing the document in Arial font. So we are expecting the document to print in Arial font.
Actual Behavior:The job is not getting printed with Arial font. When type is specified it is using some default font for any number we specify with type.

Please let me know in case you need any more details.

Please note that all options of PCL5.asian model script is working fine except for these options.

Please let me know why the above syntax is not behaving as expected.

Thanks,

[nivi_1]

The options was not properly displayed in my above message.
Please find the options below.

1. lp -dsethp -o mdouble /testfile
2. lp -dsethp -o half -o legal /testfile
3. lp -dsethp -o type16602 /testfile

[Shinji Teragaito_1 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

> 1. lp -dsethp -o mdouble /testfile

If you want to get duplex printing, you should use -od or -odouble,
instead of -omd or -omdouble (Sorry for the typos in my previous
message).

Here's the snippet from PCL5.nloo:
d | double do automatic double sided printing
md | mdouble do manual double sided printing

The expected behavior for the latter option is what you're
experiencing. So you have to use the former option for automatic
duplex printing.

> 2. lp -dsethp -o half -o legal /testfile

According to the lab, it must be a bug.

> 3. lp -dsethp -o type16602 /testfile

I guess you installed Asian font DIMM. If my assumption is correct,
you can specify -ocs8U option as a workaround.

Shinji

[nivi_1]

Hi,

Thank you for the reply. I understood the reason for 2 options.

> 3. lp -dsethp -o type16602 /testfile

I guess you installed Asian font DIMM. If my assumption is correct,
you can specify -ocs8U option as a workaround.

sorry for my question below.
Can you please tell me how to check whether Asian font DIMM is installed or not.

and also if i specify -ocs8U, for arial font, what values should i mention for otehr fonts like times new roman, courier etc..
Is there any document for this.

Thanks,

[Shinji Teragaito_1]

Hi,

Here's some additional information for you.

* Asian Font DIMM/Card is installed ?

Please refer to the 'PCL Font List' using the printer front panel:
INFORMATION MENU -> PRINT PCL FONT LIST

If you install any additional font DIMM or card to your printer, the
fonts available on the DIMM or card should be printed at the top of
the 'PCL Font List'.

* What happens without -ocs8U option ?

If your printer has a Japanese FONT DIMM, symbol set 19K is used. Then
MS Mincho/Gothic font is automatically selected because the symbol set
19K doesn't support Arial.

* What happens with -ocs8U option ?

Symbol set ends up to Roman-8 which supports Arial.

NOTE: Regading the cs option, please refer to page 13 in the whiteper
you mentioned.

* lp -dsethp -o half -o legal /testfile

Lab would like to know how important you see half size printing on
legal papers. Please input your needs.

Please try to use the -oheight# option in order to adjust the font
size. This workaround may help you.

Shinji