Introduction
Printer Language Modes
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Printer Language Modes
Depending on how your printer was ordered, it came from the factory with firmware that
operates in or allows you to use certain commands for one of the following printer languages:
• Zebra Programming Language (ZPL
®
), which includes XML
•Eltron
®
Programming Language (EPL™)
Firmware Downloads
You may download firmware to the printer at any time to change from one printer language to
another. For the latest firmware versions and instructions for downloading them, go to
http://www.zebra.com/firmware.
Additional Printer Language Information
The following manuals contain specific information about the different printer language
modes. Copies of these manuals are on the CD that came with your printer and at
http://www.zebra.com/manuals.
• Zebra Programming Guide for ZPL, ZBI, Set-Get-Do, Mirror, and WML
• EPL2™ Programming Guide
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Note • The following restrictions apply:
• EPL is supported only on 203 dpi printers.
• With older firmware, RFID functionality is available only with R53.X firmware, which
operates in ZPL mode with XML.
Note • When the printer changes from one printer language to another, error messages may
appear on the LCD, and some control panel lights may activate in error mode. You may
ignore these error messages and lights. When the firmware download is complete, reboot the
printer and then load printer defaults to return the printer to Operating mode.