1. ZPL II, ZBI 2, Set-Get-Do, Mirror, WML Programming Guide
  2. ZPL Commands
  3. ~HI
  • ZPL II, ZBI 2, Set-Get-Do, Mirror, WML Programming Guide
~HI

~HI

The
~HI
 command is designed to be sent from the host to the Zebra printer to retrieve information. Upon receipt, the printer responds with information on the model, software version, dots-per-millimeter setting, memory size, and any detected options.

Host Identification

Format:
~HI
When the printer receives this command, it returns: 
XXXXXX,V1.0.0,dpm,000KB,X
XXXXXX = model of Zebra printer
V1.0.0 = version of software
dpm = dots/mm
6, 8, 12, or 24 dots/mm printheads
000KB = memory
512KB = 1/2 MB
1024KB = 1 MB
2048KB = 2 MB
4096KB = 4 MB
8192KB = 8 MB
x = recognizable options
only options specific to printer are shown (cutter, options, et cetera.)