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6.3. Default Command The DEFAULT command changes the User-Default environment which is stored in NV-RAM and it is
activated following a PJL reset condition. The current print environment is not affected by the DEFAULT
command, but when a PJL reset condition happens, this command takes effect. This doesn't change the
current print environment, but is activated when a PJL reset condition happens.
It is recommended to restrict the use of the DEFAULT command when the printer is shared by several users
such as in a network environment. This allows use of the standard print environment and avoids changing
default features for each print job. If you have to change the default for a particular print job, use the SET
command.
Syntax
@PJL DEFAULT [LPARM : personality] variable = value [<CR>]<LF>
• LPARM : Personality
This optional parameter is used to set personality-specific (emulation) environment variables.
• variable = Value
This parameter is used to set one of the environment variables to the specified value. For example, the @
PJL DEFAULT RESOLUTION = 300 command sets the user-default resolution to 300 dpi. Use the @PJL
INFO VARIABLES command to obtain valid variables and the range of values for each variable. This
command can request the information directly from the printer.
Example
<ESC>%-12345X@PJL <CR><LF>
@PJL COMMENT Control Panel Defaults <CR><LF>
@PJL DEFAULT PAGEPROTECT = LEGAL <CR><LF>
@PJL DEFAULT LPARM : PCL SYMSET = PC850 <CR><LF>
@PJL RESET <CR><LF>
<ESC>%-12345X
The INITIALIZE command resets the PJL Current Environment and User Default Environment variables to
the Factory Default values. I/O configuration values and the unsolicited status settings are not affected by
this command.
It is recommended to restrict the use of the INITIALIZE command when th e printer is shared by several
users such as in a networking environment in order to use a standard environment and avoid having default
features changed by different print jobs.
Syntax :
@PJL INITIALIZE [<CR>]<LF>
Parameters :
• The INITIALIZE command has no parameters.
• The INITIALIZE command resets the following environment variables to the Factory Default values.
• If any additional personality (emulation) is added to the printer, the printer may support more personality-
specific variables than the variables listed. In any case, the INITIALIZE command resets the PJL Current
and User Default environment values for all personalities to their factory default.
Example :
<ESC>%-12345X@PJL <CR><LF>
@PJL COMMENT setting to <CR><LF>
@PJL COMMENT factory defaults <CR><LF>
@PJL INITIALIZE <CR><LF>
<ESC>%-12345X