Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI)

Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI)

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 received, 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.
  • ZBI 2.0 can be activated by ordering a ZBI 2.0 Key Kit, or activated by purchasing a key from zebra.com.
  • Use the ZBI Key Manager (also know as ZDownloader utility) to apply the key.
  • An intuitive ZBI-Developer is used to create, test and distribute ZBI 2.0 applications. The built-in virtual printer allows you to quickly create, test and prepare programs for use.
ZBI-Developer is available on the Zebra web site at zebra.com/software. On the site, search for Zebra Basic Interpreter 2.0.