^SL — Set Mode and Language
Plain English
Sets the printer's command language mode. Zebra printers can accept ZPL, EPL, CPCL, or line-print mode. This switches between them.
When to use
When you need the printer to accept a different command language — for example, switching from ZPL to EPL mode.
Syntax
^SLmode
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
mode | Language mode: Z (ZPL), E (EPL), C (CPCL), L (line print) |
Example
^XA ^SLZ ^XZ
Set printer to ZPL mode