Printer Language Switching; Explicit Switching; Implicit Switching; Context Switching - Brother HL-Series Technical Reference Manual

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4.6. Printer Language Switching

There are three methods of switching printer languages.

Explicit Switching

Explicit switching means the method which uses the PJL ENTER LANGUAGE command to switch to
the desired emulation. As the desired emulation is explicitly specified, this method is the most reliable.

Implicit Switching

If a default printer language is configured, and the PJL ENTER command is not described on a PJL
line, the printer uses the default printer emulation. This may not always select your desired emulation.

Context Switching

If the printer is set to 'automatic emulation selection', and the PJL ENTER command is not described in
the PJL command, the printer investigates the incoming data and decides the required printer
emulation. The printer can select the printer language by this switching , however, the PJL ENTER
command is recommended most to select the printer language accurately.
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