Convert PXL (PCL XL / PCL 6) files to PDF
PCL XL is the binary page language behind “PCL 6” printer drivers. Drop a .pxl file to get a PDF of its pages.
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About PCL XL
PCL XL is a compact binary language that most HP “PCL 6” drivers and many other office printers use. Unlike PCL 5, it isn't readable as text: the file starts with a short header like ) HP-PCL XL; followed by binary drawing commands. Jobs are often wrapped in PJL commands that set the paper, copies and user name for the printer.
The converter recognizes the PCL XL header with or without PJL around it, ignores the PJL settings, and renders the pages with GhostPCL. Job names and user names in the PJL header aren't shown or recorded.
Converting on your own computer
If you convert PCL files often, the same open-source engine is available as a command-line tool, GhostPCL (gpcl6), from the Ghostscript project:
gpcl6 -dNOPAUSE -sDEVICE=pdfwrite -sOutputFile=out.pdf input.pxl
Questions
Is PXL the same as PCL 6?
Mostly. HP calls the language PCL XL, and drivers labelled “PCL 6” produce it. Files are often saved as .pxl, .pcl or .prn.
Do color PCL XL files work?
Yes. Both monochrome and color PCL XL jobs are supported, including multi-page jobs.
The PDF has more pages than I expected.
Print jobs can include blank separator pages or multiple copies. The converter renders every page in the job, up to 500 pages.