ZBI 2.0 — Zebra Basic Interpreter

Customize and enhance your printer using the ZBI 2.0 programming language. ZBI 2.0 allows Zebra printers to run applications and take input from scales, scanners, and other peripherals without a PC or network connection.

ZBI 2.0 works with the ZPL printer command language so that printers can understand non-ZPL data streams and convert them into labels. That means the Zebra printer can create barcodes and text from input sent to the printer and from non-ZPL label formats, sensors, keyboards, and peripherals. Printers can also be programmed to interact with PC-based database applications to retrieve information to be used on printed labels.

To activate ZBI 2.0 in your printer, order a ZBI 2.0 Key Kit or purchase a ZBI 2.0 key from zebra.com/software.

If you purchased a key, use the ZDownloader utility to apply the key. ZDownloader is available for download from the Zebra website at zebra.com/support.

An intuitive ZBI-Developer programming utility which you can use to create, test, and distribute ZBI 2.0 applications is available for download from the Zebra website at zebra.com/support.