Types of PCLXL Files

Primary PCLXL File Association

.PCLXL

File Format:	.pclxl
File Type:	PCL 6 Enhanced protocol class

Created by:	Hewlett-Packard
File Category:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pclxl

Software Programs That Open The PCL 6 Enhanced protocol class:

PCL 6 Enhanced protocol class by Hewlett-Packard

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening PCLXL Files

Common Problems Opening PCLXL Files

PCL 6 Enhanced protocol class is Not Installed

When you double-click your PCLXL file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have PCL 6 Enhanced protocol class for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your PCLXL file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of PCL 6 Enhanced protocol class is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a PCL 6 Enhanced protocol class file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version PCL 6 Enhanced protocol class (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of PCLXL file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening PCLXL files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of PCLXL File Opening Problems

Although you might already have PCL 6 Enhanced protocol class or another PCLXL-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening PCL 6 Enhanced protocol class files. If you are still having problems opening PCLXL files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid PCLXL file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the PCLXL file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PCLXL format
• Your PCLXL file is corrupted (issues with your PCL 6 Enhanced protocol class file itself)
• Your PCLXL is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PCLXL file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the PCL 6 Enhanced protocol class format