PCLReader 8.87 has been tailored to aid you in viewing and converting the PCL and Text file into different other format documents. The utility supports different output formats such as PCX, PDF, XPS, PDF/A, TIFF, PNG, BMP, and ASCII Text for the process. The application proves beneficial when you don’t have a non-LaserJet PCL printer, while need to print the Insurance, Mortgage Loan, and various form-intensive legacy applications. It allows previewing the PCL print files that helps saving paper, and even supports printing PCL and Text file to any printer driver. Also, it can help extracting ASCII text from PCL files for migrating data. Using the program, you can split, optimize, convert, view, and print PCL files efficiently.

To begin conversion with PCLReader click ‘File’ from menu, and select ‘View PCL’ option to open the PCL file within program. When the file loads, you can zoom, rotate, browse different pages, and finally convert it into the desired format. When you’re all set to convert the PCL file, you’d require configuring certain settings. The program presents a specific window, where you can modify PCL, Extract Text, and change Preferences, as per requirements. Further, you can change destination for storing the output file separately and specify a new name for the file. For renaming the file, you can use Output Filename from Input Filename section that provides options to select entire input name, name’s specific count of characters, add suffix, specify digits for page serialization, and set page range. Next, it allows the selection of output file type to be TIF, BMP, PCX, PDF, XPS, or PNG, along with configuring their resolution, compression, and mark features to generate multiple page file and multiple strip file. It also is capable of retaining directories on user demand. Setting the required functions and features, you can press ‘Convert’ to let the program perform the requisite process.

Using PCLReader 8.87 application for converting PCL file is easier, and it doesn’t require users to pull in much effort. The program comprises of extensive features and delivers exclusive and tremendous functioning, which makes it deserve 4.5 rating points.