Allows you to control the PCL 5e print environment across print jobs. Choices Off: Resets PCL to its default state at the end of each PCL print job, executes an implicit <ESC>E at the start and end of the job, and deletes any temporary fonts, macros, and patterns. On: Resets PCL to its default state at the end of each PCL print job. Temporary fonts, macros, and patterns from previous PCL jobs are retained in memory after the print job has completed. You can recall these downloaded fonts, macros, or patterns from within your PCL file without having to download them again. On Compatibility: Retains the entire state of PCL as well as the temporary macros, fonts, and patterns from previous PCL jobs. Default Off Notes A retained state is cleared if you do any of the following: * Explicitly clear the PCL state by sending an <ESC>E or Printer Job Language. * Turn off the printer. (Note that if Retain Temporary is set to On or On Compatibility and power is turned off and back on again, all temporary objects on the disk's standard resource will become permanent. RAM-based temporary objects are lost). * Change any PCL front panel option. * Send any PCL-specific DOC commands (except the DOC emulation command). * Send a PCL job from a different communications port. For example, the state set up by a PCL job using the parallel port is cleared if a subsequent PCL job arrives at the serial port).