Zebra Technologies Z SERIES 79695L-002 - Manual (Page 22)

Introduction
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79695L-002 Rev. A Z Series ® /RZ™ Series User Guide 6/6/08
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™)
• Datamax
®
Programming Language (APL-D™)
• Intermec
®
Printer Language (APL-I™)
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 .
• ZPL II
®
Programming Guide
• Zebra XML-Enabled Printer Reference Guide
• EPL2™ Programming Guide
• APL-D™ Reference Guide
• APL-I™ Reference Guide
Note • The following restrictions apply:
• EPL, APL-D, and APL-I are supported only on 203 dpi printers.
• RFID functionality is available only with R53.X firmware, which operates in ZPL mode
with XML. Other printer languages do not support RFID.
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.