AFP to PCL Converter allows users to quickly convert AFP documents IBM MO:DCA (AFP, IOCA and PTOCA) to PCL and PCL-XL. Unlike other software solutions simply rasterizing the AFP document to full-page images, AFP to PCL Converter maintains all document objects such as graphics, searchable text, tables and live forms, uniquely within the generated PCL or PCL-XL for easy access by printers and other applications.

AFP to PCL Converter version 3.02 is now available!

AFP to PCL Converter version 3.02 adds support for HP Monochrome and color PCL5, PCL6, and PCL-XL. The upgrade is free to all registered users. Visit the download section to install the new version.

                                                                          

AFP to PCL Converter Features:

Convert AFP to PCL
Convert AFP to PCL-XL
Convert AFP to PCL5
Convert AFP to PCL6
Transform AFP to PCL directly without conversion to IPDS by the PSF (Print Services Facility)
Optimize AFP transform either by speed or by quality
Speedy conversion to efficiently handle production sized jobs
Maintain directory tree structure for AFP conversion
Delete or keep input files after conversion
Customize output file name with date and time information as prefix or suffix
Support 32bit full color conversion
Support RGB, CMYK, Device Gray color model
Sharpen image and graphics in output
Anti-aliasing for text and graphics
Image rotation
RLE and DeltaRow Compression
Optimized conversion for monochrome PCL XL
Adjustable image resolution for AFP to PCL conversion
Compliant to HP PCL, PCLXL specification

System Requirements:

Intel or AMD processor 1.7GHZ or better
200MB free disk space
1024x768 or higher resolution for Display Monitor
Microsoft Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2000 [x86/x64], Windows Server 2022/2019/2016/2012/2008/2003/2000 Server [32bit/64bit]

AFP to PCL Conversion Advantages

Reduce printing cost
Avoid costly changes or replacement of your IPDS/AFPDS/AFP based print applications
Archive AFP/IPDS in HP PCL format
Eliminate the need for specialized printers
Avoid new investment on IPDS capable printers
Easy integration with PCL compatible applications
Save papers and protect the environment
Accelerate the delivery of reports by email, FTP, and network shared folder
Lessen storage budget for hard copy reports
Increase efficiency of information retrieval
Take snapshot of AFP/IPDS printing in any timeframe
Reduce risk by geographically distributing data on multiple storage devices
Distribute transformed AFP/IPDS reports and documents in PCL across printing systems, OS platforms



Screenshots for AFP to PCL Converter:

NOTE: Monochrome PCL and Color PCL are supported.

User Manual:

You can download the user manual in PDF format or read online the web version.

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