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Providing a single page with examples of code used in different programming languages to print to our ZPL printers.
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Zebra Programming Language (ZPL) is the command language used by all ZPL compatible printers. It is a command based language used by the printers as instructions to create the images printed on the labels.
This article contains links to manuals, examples and specific information related to ZPL Commands.
The ZPL Programming Guide contains all the information on the ZPL Commands. Refer to this link to know about ZPL Programming Guide.
Learn how to create your own labels using ZPL by reviewing these exercises below:
ZPL Tips
Refer to these articles or links for ZPL Tips:
- ^BY Command parameter causes a position shift of the QR Code Barcode - Affected by the ^BY height parameter.
- AUTOEXEC.ZPL Files - Allows loading a form or command on power up.
- Code 128 General Instructions - Description of the Code 128 command in ZPL2.
- UCC/EAN Code 128 Examples - Printing a UCC/EAN barcode using Code 128.
- MaxiCode ZPL Examples - Printing the MaxiCode Barcode for UPS applications.
- Code 128 interpretation line is not centered when using an alternate font in ZPL - Using an alternate font.
- Convert, Download and Print Graphics to a ZPL compatible Zebra Printer
- Converting Graphics with ZebraNet Bridge Enterprise.
- Downloading and Using Fonts on Zebra ZPL Printers.
- Unicode Printing using the free Swiss 721 Font for Zebra ZPL Printers
- Concatenation with ZPL (^FT) - Linking together in a series or chain.
- Printing Euro(€) Symbol - Printing a Euro Symbol in ZPL2.
- Printing the Trademark(™) Symbol with ZPL.
- Printing a Short Dash in 0 Font - How to substitute the short dash for a standard long dash.
- Printing Special Characters in ZPL2 - Using the ^FH or ^CI command to print special characters.
- Reprinting Labels - Reprinting after an error or reprinting on demand.
- Limiting Viewed Characters in a Text Field using the ^TB Text Box command.
ZPL Command Details
Refer to these articles or links for ZPL Commands Details:
- ^B7 - PDF417 Barcode
- ^BQ - QR Code Barcode
- QR Code B Switch details: Using the "B" Switch to Add Special Unprintable Characters to a QR Bar Code
- QR Code adding CR/LF to the data - Including Carriage Return Line Feed in QR Barcode Using ZPL
- QR Code Switch Details
- ^BX Datamatrix (Data Matrix) barcode - Rectangular Datamatrix Barcode using the ZPL ^BX Command (includes rectangular capability).
- ^CI Change International Font/Encoding - Remapping characters using the ^CI command
- ^DF Stored Formats and Adding Variables - Using ZPL Stored Formats
- ~DY Command Algorithm ZB64 Compression - CRC Algorithm Used With the ~DY Command
- ~EG or ^EG Erase Graphic Command - The use of the ^EG or ~EG (Erase Graphic) command is not recommended
- ^FL - Font Linking (Linking multiple fonts n a single line of text) - Printing with Multiple Fonts Using ZPL Font Linking (^FL)
- ^GF graphic field ZPL command
- ~JD Enable Hex Dump Command - ZPL ~JD Hex or ASCII Dump Command Details
- ~JK Delayed Cut Command Details - Using The ~JK Command for Delayed Cutter Operations
- ~JS Backfeed Sequence Details - Changing Backfeed Sequence on ZPL Printers
- ^JZ and ^JJ Reprint Command Details - ZPL Reprint Command ^JZ Details
- ^LH Label Home Command Details - Label-Home-and-LH-details
- ^LL Label Length Command - ZPL Label Length Command Information with Stored Format Details
- ^XB Inhibit Backfeed - Changing Backfeed Sequence on ZPL Printers
There are other code examples:
- ZPL Example for Visual Basic - Code examples for embedding ZPL in Visual Basic
- Visual Basic.NET Example - Code examples for embedding ZPL in Visual Basic. NET
- ZPL Example for Visual C++ - Code examples for embedding ZPL in C++
- Java Examples for ZPL, EPL and CPCL - Code examples for embedding ZPL, EPL and CPCL in Java
