The table below provides some useful information about the .pcl extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .pcl file?
- What program do I need to open a .pcl file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .pcl?
- How can I convert .pcl file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .pcl
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .pcl files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .pcl |
|---|---|
| Type: | Printer Command Language Document |
| Category: | Document |
| Mime type: | application/x-pcl |
| Description: | |
| PCL file is a Printer Command Language document. Printer Command Language (PCL) is a Page description language (PDL) developed by HP as a printer protocol and has become a de facto industry standard. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | XnView |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| PCL on Wikipedia |
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| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| acc, afp, ai, ait, awd, bmp, cdr, cdw, cdx, cps, dcs, dcx, dia, drw, ds4, dsf, eps, fh, fh1, fif, ist, ithmb, mbm, pbm, pcx, pdd, pdf, pdp, pds, pgc, pgf, pgm, png, prn, ps, psd, pse, ras, rle, shd, spl, sta, stn, wic, xpif | |
Cannot open .pcl files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.pcl files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.









