What is MIME type "application/vnd.hp-pcl"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/vnd.hp-pcl is a MIME type that signifies files containing HP Printer Command Language instructions. These files hold commands that tell HP printers how to format and print documents.

• It defines page layout details and text formatting commands.
• It carries instructions for graphic placement and printer control.
• It is used by print drivers and commercial printing software to send direct commands to HP printers.

This language is efficient. It converts document data into printer-ready commands. Files with this MIME type guide HP printers in executing complex print jobs with speed and accuracy.

Common file formats using this MIME type include PRN, PCL, PXL, and PX3. Each of these holds a set of instructions tailored for HP printing hardware.

For more detailed technical insights, refer to HP’s official documentation or trusted technical resources available online via links such as HP.com.

Associated file extensions

.prn, .pcl, .pxl, .px3

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: application/vnd.hp-pcl
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.hp-pcl">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.hp-pcl');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.prn, .pcl, .pxl, .px3