print to file from c#

Question

How can I generate a .pcl file from c# ? Suppose i have a text file, or an xls file and I want to print it, I can check the print to file chekbox and i get a file with extension .pcl. How can I achieve this from code, from c#? Most printer drivers know to generate pcl as I've seen.

Answer 1

Have a look at this:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322091

I hope it will help you.

Answer 2

Your question is much too vague to allow a good answer. There are many variants and versions of PCL. Best thing to do is to install the printer driver of a HP device that's similar to the whatever device is going to use the .pcl. If that's unspecified, pick a HP laser printer that as old as possible.

Generate the file by using the PrintDocument class. You'll need to set the PrinterSettings.PrintToFile property to True and assign PrinterSettings.PrintFileName.