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This document contains information about the basic features, command
syntax and terminology of the EPL2 Programming Language for
Zebra's desktop printers, Zebra Technologies Corporation.
For more information about EPL2 Programming Language see
http://www.zebra.com : EPL2 Programmer’s Manual, Programming for Page Mode Printing.
Basic Command Syntax.
Each command consists of one or two ASCII (case sensitive) alpha
characters to identify the
specific command desired. Some commands require one or more additional
parameters to
supply the printer with sufficient information to complete the command.
N Command - Clear Image Buffer
This command clears the image buffer prior to building a new label
image.
Syntax: N
Example
N clears the image buffer
A Command - ASCII Text
Prints an ASCII text string.
Syntax: Ap1,p2,p3,p4,p5,p6,p7,“DATA”
Parameters:
p1 = Horizontal start position (X) in dots.
p2 = Vertical start position (Y) in dots.
p3 = Rotation
p4 = Font selection
p5 = Horizontal multiplier, expands the text horizontally.
p6 = Vertical multiplier, expands the text vertically.
p7 = N for normal or R for reverse image
“DATA” = Represents a fixed data field.
Example
A10,10,0,4,1,1,N,"Test Object name"
A150,1,0,3,2,2,N,"ezFreezer"
P Command - Print
Use this command to print the contents of the image buffer.
Syntax Pp1, [p2]
Parameters:
p1 = Number of label sets
p2 = Number of copies of each label
Example
P1 prints one label set
Placing Elements in the Print Image.
Image elements are located in the image print buffer on a X-Y grid
expressed in dots.
The X value represents the width and the Y value represents the height
of the grid.
The point of origin (the starting point) for a non-rotated object is
the upper left corner.
As an object rotates, the point of origin rotates with the object.
Bar Codes.
All barcodes supported by the EPL2 language have associated industry
specifications that
the programmer should be aware of and adhere to. The programmer needs
to consider barcode
features and requirements when choosing and using a barcode for
different applications.
B Command - Bar Code
Use this command to print standard barcodes.
Syntax: Bp1,p2,p3,p4,p5,p6,p7,p8,“DATA”
Parameters:
p1 = Horizontal start position (X) in dots
p2 = Vertical start position (Y) in dots
p3 = Rotation
p4 = BarCode selection
p5 = Narrow bar width in dots
p6 = Wide bar width in dots
p7 = Barcode height in dots
p8 = Print human readable code, Values: B=yes or N=no
“DATA” = Represents a fixed data field
Example
B10,90,0,3,3,7,100,B,"1234567890"
Some Real Examples:
| Example #1 |
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2 N
3 A400,360,3,3,1,1,N,
4 A440,360,3,3,1,1,N,
5 B10,400,0,3,3,7,60,B,
6 A530,350,3,2,7,3,N,"ezFreezer"
7 A700,310,3,3,3,1,N,"www.atgclabs.com"
8 P1
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| Example #2 |
1
2 N
5 B1,5,0,1,2,2,60,N,
6 A150,1,0,3,2,2,N,"ezFreezer"
7 A202,50,0,2,1,1,N,"www.atgclabs.com"
8 P1
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| Example #3 |
1
2 N
6 A10,0,0,4,2,2,N,"ezFreezer"
7 A60,50,0,4,1,1,R,"www.atgclabs.com"
8 P1
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| Example #4 |
1
2 N
3 A10,1,0,3,1,1,N,
4 A10,31,0,3,1,1,N,
5 B10,61,0,3,3,7,60,B,
6 A10,200,0,3,3,5,N,"ezFreezer"
7 A10,300,0,4,1,1,R,"www.atgclabs.com"
8 P1
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| Example #5 |
1
2 N
5 B1,5,0,3,3,7,40,B,"23423412"
8 P1
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