File Type:	Name:	Publish Date:	Size:
	Overcoming Printer Control Language Incompatibility	10/01/2007	274 Kb

Description:	This white paper explains an innovation by Zebra Technologies that in many cases enables its bar code printers to be integrated into legacy print systems that support other brands, without requiring extensive system changes or label format redevelopment that traditionally occurs when new bar code printer brands are integrated.
Full Abstract:	code printers traditionally have not been able to process label formats developed for use on competitor’s equipment because each manufacturer uses its own proprietary printer control language (PCL). This basic incompatibility proves extremely limiting for organizations that want to add printers to their operations or replace aging units. The effort and expense these solutions require often offset any performance benefits new hardware may provide, leading users to stick with their legacy printer vendor more out of necessity than out of loyalty. Zebra Technologies now offers a firmware solution that enables select Zebra printers to process legacy label formats developed in popular competitive environments. Now, other organizations can upgrade to reliable, innovative Zebra printers and preserve their investments in legacy programming.