Transform XPS to PCL via Java

On Premise Java API to Render XPS to PCL without using any third party application

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You can convert XPS to PCL by using two simple steps. First you need to render XPS file to DOC using Aspose.PDF for Java . After that, by using powerful Document Processing API Aspose.Words for Java , you can convert DOC to PCL. Both APIs come under Aspose.Total for Java package.

Java API to Convert XPS to PCL

  1. Open XPS file using Document class
  2. Convert XPS to DOC by using save method
  3. Load DOC file by using Document class of Aspose.Words
  4. Save the document to PCL format using save method and set PCL as SaveFormat

Get Started with Java File Manipulation APIs

You can easily use Aspose.Total for Java directly from a Maven based project and include Aspose.PDF for Java and Aspose.Words for Java in your pom.xml.

Alternatively, you can get a ZIP file from downloads .

// load XPS file with an instance of Document class
Document document = new Document("template.xps");
// save XPS as a DOC 
document.save("DocOutput.doc", SaveFormat.DOC); 
// load DOC with an instance of Document
Document outputDocument = new com.aspose.words.Document("DocOutput.doc");
// call save method while passing SaveFormat.PCL
outputDocument.save("output.pcl", SaveFormat.PCL);   

Open Password Protected XPS Document via Java

While converting XPS to PCL, even if your document is password protected, you can still open it using PDF Manipulation API Aspose.PDF for Java . In order to open the encrypted file, you need to create a Document object and open the XPS using the owner’s password.

Document document = new Document("input.xps", "password");
// save XPS as a DOC 
document.save("DocOutput.doc", SaveFormat.DOC);

Save PCL Document to a Database via Java

While saving your input document to PCL file format, you can also save your document to database instead of a file system. You may need to implement storing and retrieving Document objects to and from a database. This would be necessary if you were implementing any type of content management system. In order to save your PCL to database it is often necessary to serialize the document to obtain a byte array. This can be done using Aspose.Words for Java API. After getting your byte array, you can store it in the database using SQL statement.

public static void StoreToDatabase(Document doc, Connection mConnection) throws Exception {
    // create an output stream which uses byte array to save data
    ByteArrayOutputStream aout = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
    // save the document to byte array
    doc.save(aout, SaveFormat.PCL);
    // get the byte array from output steam
    // the byte array now contains the document
    byte[] buffer = aout.toByteArray();
    // get the filename from the document.
    String fileName = doc.getOriginalFileName();
    String filePath = fileName.replace("\\", "\\\\");
    // create the SQL command.
    String commandString = "INSERT INTO Documents (FileName, FileContent) VALUES('" + filePath + "', '" + buffer + "')";
    Statement statement = mConnection.createStatement();
    statement.executeUpdate(commandString);
}  

Explore XPS Conversion Options with Java

Convert XPS to APNG (Animated Portable Network Graphics)
Convert XPS to DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)
Convert XPS to DXF (Autodesk Drawing Exchange Format)
Convert XPS to EMZ (Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile)
Convert XPS to JPEG2000 (J2K Image Format)
Convert XPS to JPEG2000 (J2K Image Format)
Convert XPS to ODP (OpenDocument Presentation Format)
Convert XPS to OTP (OpenDocument Standard Format)
Convert XPS to POT (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Files)
Convert XPS to POTM (Microsoft PowerPoint Template File)
Convert XPS to POTX (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Presentation)
Convert XPS to POWERPOINT (Presentation Files)
Convert XPS to PPS (PowerPoint Slide Show)
Convert XPS to PPSM (Macro-enabled Slide Show)
Convert XPS to PPSX (PowerPoint Slide Show)
Convert XPS to PPT (PowerPoint Presentation)
Convert XPS to PPTM (Macro-enabled Presentation File)
Convert XPS to PSD (Photoshop Document)
Convert XPS to SVGZ (Compressed Scalable Vector Graphics)
Convert XPS to SWF (Shockwave Flash Movie)
Convert XPS to TGA (Truevision Graphics Adapter)
Convert XPS to WMF (Windows Metafile)
Convert XPS to WMZ (Compressed Windows Metafile)
Convert XPS to DOCM (Microsoft Word 2007 Marco File)
Convert XPS to DOT (Microsoft Word Template Files)
Convert XPS to DOTM (Microsoft Word 2007+ Template File)
Convert XPS to DOTX (Microsoft Word Template File)
Convert XPS to FLATOPC (Microsoft Word 2003 WordprocessingML)
Convert XPS to GIF (Graphical Interchange Format)
Convert XPS to MARKDOWN (Lightweight Markup Language)
Convert XPS to ODT (OpenDocument Text File Format)
Convert XPS to OTT (OpenDocument Template)
Convert XPS to PS (PostScript File)
Convert XPS to RTF (Rich Text Format)
Convert XPS to WORDML (Microsoft Word 2003 WordprocessingML)
Convert XPS to XAMLFLOW (Microsoft's Power Automate)
Convert XPS to CSV (Comma Seperated Values)
Convert XPS to DIF (Data Interchange Format)

What is XPS File Format?

XPS, short for XML Paper Specification, is a file format created by Microsoft to represent fixed-layout documents. XPS files contain the content and print settings of a document, making them suitable for preserving the layout and appearance of a document across different devices and platforms.

The XPS format is based on XML (eXtensible Markup Language), a widely used markup language for structured data representation. XPS files encapsulate document content, such as text, images, vector graphics, and annotations, in a structured XML format. This enables easy interpretation and rendering of the document’s visual elements.

XPS files are conceptually similar to PDF (Portable Document Format) files in that they both aim to provide a reliable way to present and share documents while preserving their formatting and layout. However, PDF files have gained broader support across different software applications and hardware devices, making them more widely accepted and compatible.

To view and work with XPS files, Microsoft provides an XPS Viewer as part of the Windows operating system. Various third-party applications and tools also offer support for opening, creating, and converting XPS files. However, compared to PDF, the range of software and hardware supporting the XPS format may be more limited.

What is PCL File Format?

PCL (Printer Command Language) is a page description language used primarily in the printing industry to control and format the output of printers and other imaging devices. It was developed by Hewlett-Packard (HP) and has become a widely adopted standard for printing in various environments.

PCL files contain a series of commands and instructions that describe the layout, fonts, graphics, and other elements of a printed page. These commands are interpreted by the printer to generate the desired output. PCL supports both text and graphics, allowing for the printing of complex documents with different fonts, colors, and graphical elements.

One of the key advantages of PCL is its device independence. PCL commands are designed to be understood by a wide range of printers, regardless of their make or model. This means that PCL files can be easily transferred between different printers or printed on various devices without the need for extensive modifications.

PCL files are typically created by software applications or print drivers that generate the PCL commands based on the content to be printed. They can be generated from various sources, including word processors, desktop publishing software, or directly from operating systems.

PCL has evolved over time, with different versions and enhancements introduced to support new features and technologies. The latest version, PCL 6, includes advanced imaging capabilities, color management, and support for industry-standard graphics formats.

Although PCL is widely supported in the printing industry, it is gradually being replaced by other page description languages, such as PostScript and PDF, which offer more advanced features and greater compatibility with modern printing technologies.