Printer Description Language File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Describe layout |
| Additional Functions |
Control printing |
| Features |
Device-independent, Page description |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High resolution |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
With software |
Use Cases
| Printer Instructions |
Yes |
| Document Preview |
Yes |
| Digital Printing |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Embedded scripts |
| Best Practices |
Validate files, Update viewers |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.ps, .eps, .prn |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 Adobe Acrobat |
Free, Paid versions |
Windows, Mac |
 Ghostscript |
Free, Commercial licenses |
Windows, Mac, Linux |
| PCL Viewers |
Free, Paid versions |
Windows, Mac, Linux |
