18 Chapter 1
Installation and Setup
Printer Setup and Operation
Installation and Setup
Printer Setup and Operation
A printer can be connected to your analyzer if it is equipped with an
external I/O interface. Supported printers accept Hewlett-Packard
Printer Control Language Level 3 (PCL3) or 5 (PCL5). Refer to the
documentation or specifications supplied with your printer, or contact
the manufacturer to identify your printer’s language.
Equipment
• IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable.
• Supported and tested printers are listed below. Note that there are
many PCL3/5 printers that may work with your analyzer, however,
they have not been tested.
— PCL3 printers include most HP DeskJet printers.
— PCL5 printers include most HP LaserJet printers.
NOTE The following printers are not compatible with your analyzer.
• HP Deskjet 720C, 722C, 820C and 1600C
• Epson MX-80, FX-85, Stylus, and LQ-570
Printer Models Language
Type
Color
Capable
HP DeskJet 310, 320, 350C, 400L PCL3 yes
HP DeskJet 500C, 550C, 600, 660C, 672C,
680C, 682C, 690C, 693C
PCL3 yes
HP DeskJet 840C, 850C, 870C, 890C, 895C PCL3 yes
HP DeskJet 935C, 970C, 990C PCL3 yes
HP DeskJet 1120C, 1150C PCL3 yes
HP Inkjet 2000C PCL 3 yes
HP LaserJet 4L, 4P, 4 Plus PCL3/5 no
HP LaserJet 5L, 5M, 5N, 5P, 5SI PCL3/5 no
HP LaserJet 6L, 6MP, 6P PCL5 no
HP LaserJet 2100 Series, PCL3/5 no
HP LaserJet 4050N PCL3/5 yes
HP LaserJet 5000GN PCL3/5 yes
HP Professional Series 2500CM PCL3 yes