What's New in PCLReader v13

For a more detailed description of the new features and modifications please view the PCLReader Release Note.

What's been keeping us busy

PCLReader v13 - Available in 32-bit or 64-bit version!

  • PCLReader.exe - Modify PCL - output to single file now gets it's filenaming prefix from the Convert Dialog's destination override filename.
  • PCLReader.exe - Fixed scroll bar size, automatic scaling to view 600 dpi images.
  • PCLReader.exe - Replaced hourglass with a new progress indicator when indexing.

PCLReader v12 - Available in 32-bit or 64-bit version!

  • PCLReader.exe - Added support for PCL3GUI from Windows Vista DesignJet Z3100 printer driver
  • PCLReader.exe - Added the ability to convert HP PCL XL bitmap fonts into TrueType fonts and insert into vector PDFs.
  • PTC32.dll - Added the ability to convert HP PCL XL scalable fonts into TrueType fonts and insert into vector PDFs.

PCLReader v11

  • PCLReader.exe - Added support to convert to JPEG format.
  • PCLReader.exe - Added support to convert to JPEG format.
  • PTC32.dll - Added support to convert to JPEG format.
  • PTC32.dll/etc. - Added 128 -bit AES ( Advanced Encryption Standard) for securing HIPAA medical data.

PCLReader V9

  • Just-In-Time PCL File Indexing.
  • Support for PCL3GUI emulation for medical, laboratory and other color ink jet applications.
  • Support for PCL6 JetReady Compression in HP's newer laser printers.
  • Support for PCL file sizes in excess of 1 Terabyte.
  • PDF's with raster graphic objects (ie. logos, signatures, etc.) in every document optimized into single global objects.
  • Increased speed of conversion to PDF and PDF/A formats with JBIG2 raster compression.
  • Increased speed of conversion of color PCL5c and PCL6.
  • Increased speed of normalization of PCL pages and minimized the resources needed to extract individual pages.
  • Improved the Modify PCL option to optimize bloated PCL files.
  • Text extraction from PJL comments.
  • Enhanced support for PCLXL/PCL6.
  • Enhanced support for custom color palette settings.