PCL Reader v12.13

Updates & Maintenance

A product like PCL Reader requires ongoing development and continual updates in order to keep-up with new and improved PCL printer drivers. And, PCL Reader also needs to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in PDF and other output formats.

Recommended PCL Reader Update Process:

1.)  Always check the latest PCL Reader Release Note (relnote.pdf). It will contain the version number of the latest release available for downloading.

2.)  If you took our advice on the download instructions page and saved the downloaded zip file for the existing release, it will have the version number in the last three numbers in the filename (ie. pclreader_12x.zip).

3.)  If you did not have the zip downloaded for the existing install, then you can look inside the relnote.pdf file that was installed with it. It's available via the PCLReader icon group or go directly to .\program files\pagetech\pclreader\relnote.pdf.

5.)  You can also convert a file and then look into the .log file generated and find the version number on the log file line "Message : PCLR_12x - PT232-104-12x:0110007152012". The version number will always be in the position where "12x" is located.

6.)  After you have determined which version you have and wish to update your current version of PCL Reader with a newer version. Just install the new version on top of the current release.

If while running the SETUP.exe installation process a problem is detected, you will be prompted to exit and uninstall/remove the existing version. Be sure to back-up anything files that you wish to retain in our install folders.

After you remove the current version and delete any shortcuts, Run SETUP.exe again to install the latest release.