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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

ParameterDescription
modeLanguage mode: Z (ZPL), E (EPL), C (CPCL), L (line print)

Example

^XA
^SLZ
^XZ

Set printer to ZPL mode

Try it in the playground View all ZPL commands