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Hi HP team,

I'm trying to use PCL to print some pdf files. I successfully done it when send pure text file to the printer. But when I use same PCL command to print pdf, I failed. Any suggestions?

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 Exact model number/product number(SKU number) ?
Laserjet M608, product no. K0Q19A

- Error messages (if any) on the unit?
No error, just PCL tray selection command doesn't work when print pdf file. It only works with pure text.

- When was the last time it was working fine?
Never

- Were there any changes made to your PC recently?
Never
https://developers.hp.com/system/files/attachments/PCL_5_Developers_Guide.pdf
I followed this guide to send pcl command to printer's ip address directly to print some files. But it only works with pure simple text like print 'ABC', if I send pdf file to printer's ip using same pcl command then the pcl command like tray selection command 'Ec&l1H' won't work. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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hi, can I have an update please.

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