1. ZPL II, ZBI 2, Set-Get-Do, Mirror, WML Programming Guide
  2. ZPL Commands
  3. ^PA
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^PA

^PA

The
^PA
 command is used to configure advanced text layout features.

Advanced Text Properties

This command is available only for printers with firmware version V60.14.x, V50.14.x, or later.
Format:
^PAa,b,c,d
Parameters
Details
a =
 default glyph
This determines whether the default glyph is a space character or the default glyph of the base font, which is typically a hollow box.
Values:
0 =
 off (space as default glyph)
1 =
 on (default glyph of font is used, often a hollow box, but depends on the font.)
Default:
0
b =
 bidirectional text layout
This determines whether the bidirectional text layout is turned on or off.
Values:
0 =
 off
1 =
 on
Default:
0
c =
 character shaping
This determines whether character shaping is turned on or off.
Values:
0 =
 off
1 =
 on
Default:
0
d =
 OpenType table support
This determines whether the OpenType support is turned on or off.
Values:
0 =
 off
1 =
 on
Default:
0