ESC+% — Rotation
Plain English
Rotates the next field. 0 = no rotation, 1 = 90 degrees clockwise, 2 = 180 degrees (upside-down), 3 = 270 degrees clockwise. Applies to text, barcodes, and 2D codes.
When to use
When you need text or barcodes rotated — common for side labels, vertical text, or upside-down printing.
Syntax
ESC+%n
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
n | Rotation: 0 (normal), 1 (90°), 2 (180°), 3 (270°) |
Example
ESC+A ESC+H0050 ESC+V0050 ESC+%0 ESC+X22Normal ESC+H0300 ESC+V0050 ESC+%1 ESC+X22Rotated 90 ESC+Q1 ESC+Z
Normal text alongside 90-degree rotated text