A device language is a language that is native to Zebra printers and is factory-installed. These languages send commands to the printer to perform specific functions. To select and apply a device language, go to Set the Device Language.
A printer emulation is an application that emulates another company’s printer language. Generally, printer emulation includes a subset of the printer's commands. Unlike device languages, Printer Emulations are not native to Zebra printers and must be installed on printers.
There are two exceptions:
Virtual Device-I
Virtual Device-D
These printer emulations are complete firmware downloads. They are very large files, which take a substantial amount of time to download and install on the printer, and require your printer to reboot twice. The two printer emulations are mutually exclusive, so only one can be installed on the printer at a time.
