What are ZPL commands?

What are ZPL commands?

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.

How do I send ZPL commands to Zebra printer?

By using Zebra Setup Utilities: This tool has an open communication option to send raw ZPL code directly to the printer….Go to the Tools Tab.

1. Select Action.
2. Select Send file.
3. Click the button and find the file to send to the printer.
4. Click the Send button to send the file to the printer.

Is EPL compatible with ZPL?

Your Zebra ZD410 requires a ZPL or EPL printer driver depending on your label size: Normal, alternative, and small labels: require the EPL printer driver. Jewelry labels: require the ZPL printer driver.

How do I create a label in ZPL?

How do I configure a ZPL file?

1. Make sure you have installed Zebra Designer 3 and Zebra Setup Utilities.
2. Be sure your Zebra printer is on and connected to your computer via USB.
3. Open Zebra Designer 3 on your Windows machine.
4. Click Create a New Label.
5. It will bring you to a screen where you will set up the Label.

What is the difference between EPL and ZPL?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Eltron Programming Language (EPL) is a printer control language used to produce printed labels for various Eltron model printers. It was superseded by Zebra Programming Language (ZPL) after Zebra Technologies acquired Eltron.

How do I create a ZPL file?

How do I convert a PDF to ZPL?

1 Answer

1. Render a PDF file as a bitmap.
2. Make it monochrome.
3. Convert the bitmap into ASCII hexadecimal (as defined by ZPL)
4. Compress the ASCII hexadecimal (otherwise our printers struggled with megabytes of bitmap data)
5. Put the data into this code template ^XA^GFA{some parameters and tons of bitmap data}^XZ.