PCL Conversion Technology

Our core technologies are incorporated into PCLTool SDK which can parse, index, split, streamedit, view and convert HP PCL into various raster and vector formats or print to any Windows printer. PCLTool can also extract the ASCII text from PCL for migration into XML, EDI or other formats.

PCLTool SDK

PageTech's PCLTool SDK is an industry exclusive dynamic link library (DLL) that converts HP PCL text and vector files into bitmap formats (in-memory TIFF Gp4, in-memory DIB, PCX, DCX, BMP, XPS and TIF) or vector formats (in-memory GDI, PMF, WMF and EMF) with metrically matching TrueType fonts for those used to create the HP PCL print file.

PCLTool comes with a sample application program that exercises all the functions of both the PTC32.DLL and PTV32.DLL. Both the DLLs that come with PCLTool are designed to fit into existing applications quickly and seamlessly.

PCL Power and Flexibility

PCLTool SDK is available in five custom configurations plus PCLWorks Program. By designing flexibility into our products we give our customers the ability to purchase only the applications they need.

Use the links located in the side navigation panel to learn about the different PCLTool SDK configuration.

Key Benefits

• Turns laser printer output files into portable documents without the need for proprietary drivers, authoring kits, viewers, etc.
• Smallest PDF file size, with searchable text using our exclusive JBIG2 raster compression option. We can convert download bitmap fonts into scalable TrueTypes for embedding into PDFs when converting PCL to vector PDFs.
• Indispensable in the development of Windows electronic form applications that use HP PCL form overlays or as a tool for developers of HP PCL4/5/5e/5c+HPGL/2+PCL XL (PCL6) applications on any platform.
• Turns documents printed to your laser printer viewable in their native, printer-ready format.
• A valuable trouble-shooting tool for technical support personnel responsible for solving HP PCL4/5/5e/5c+HPGL/2+PCL XL (PCL6) printer problems.

Features

• DLLs with Sample Programs: All high/low level function calls are exercised in our sample programs.
• WINFMOVE can convert the TrueType typefaces that come with Windows for support of these fonts.
• Speed: PTC32 was designed to rasterize fonts “on-the-fly” and does it in a heartbeat!
• PTC32 Log File: If PTC32 encounters any warnings or error conditions, or PCL that requires it to make a decision, a log file is automatically generated.
• Font Substitution Map: A font map can be used to substitute metrically correct scalable fonts for bitmaps.

OS System Requirements

Pricing

US $495 - $995 depending on options selected. Subject to reasonable restrictions and conditions. Custom licensing and modifications available. If you purchase the PCLWorks Program for US $89 or PCLWorks Program Unlimited for US $157, a $50 credit can go towards the purchase of PCLTool SDK.

Please call us if you have any questions regarding the integration of PCLTool SDK into any of your PCL applications.

Phone: (+1) 858 794-6884

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