PJL Commands

[pminatra at hsutx.edu]

I am trying to better understand how I need to get access to PJL commands.

I am in need of beiong able to do something like:
"<1B>%-12345X at PJL JOB<0A>@PJL OPMSG DISPLAY = "Load Advice Forms"<0A>"

Which would give the message "Load Advice Forms" on the display of the LaserJet Printer (messages would change to show "Load Check Forms" or "Load MICR Toner") and take the printer offline; which requires the operator to bring the printer back on line.

All this needs to be done with a 'text only' driver as I am 'also' going through a printing solution that requires text only output.

Wondering if I can get any words of wisdom on how best to do this?

I anticipate using the DDK and a text_only driver but not really sure of what my steps are.

Thank you for any information you can give.

Pat H. Minatra
System Administration
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX