Mass Deployment Tool User's Guide

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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.
● 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/
.
The structure of JSON settings files and the placement of individual setting entries are described in JSON
schema files. For example, the “sleep_time” setting must be located at
$.settings.general.sleep_mode.sleep_time and will accept only numerical values.
5 Create Settings Files
Package File Type Encryption
DPK No
EDPK Yes