Brother International DCP-L5650DN Mass Deployment Tool Users Guide - Page 24

5 Creating Settings Files Refer to this section when creating settings files used by this tool. 5.1 Settings Files The settings files are model-independent. If a customer replaces an existing device, settings files may be reused if they are compatible with the new device. The tool uses the following file types and extensions to store device settings: ● JSON Files JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) files allow you to configure device settings without having to understand PCL or PJL commands. For more information, see 5.2 JSON Files and 5.3 Create JSON Files. ● Package Files Package files can include a JSON-based settings file and any required external resources. Package File Type DPK EDPK Encryption No Yes ● Settings Files Settings files consist of one or more JSON-based settings. 5.2 JSON Files JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) files are used to configure device settings. JSON is an open standard that allows you to specify your own settings using a JSON editor, without having to understand PCL or PJL commands. - For more information about JSON, see http://www.json.org/. - For more information about JSON schema file structure and setting types, see http://json-schema.org/. 21