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

^CW

All built-in fonts are referenced using a one-character identifier. The
^CW
 command assigns a single alphanumeric character to a font stored in DRAM, memory card, EPROM, or Flash.

Font Identifier

If the assigned character is the same as that of a built-in font, the downloaded font is used in place of the built-in font. The new font is printed on the label wherever the format calls for the built-in font. If used in place of a built-in font, the change is in effect only until power is turned off.
If the assigned character is different, the downloaded font is used as an additional font. The assignment remains in effect until a new command is issued or the printer is turned off.
Format:
^CWa,d:o.x
Parameters
Details
a =
 letter of existing font to be substituted, or new font to be added
Values:
A
 through
Z
 and
0
 to
9
Default:
 a one-character entry is required
d =
 device to store font in (optional)
Values:
R:
,
E:
,
B:
, and
A:
Default:
R:
o =
 name of the downloaded font to be substituted for the built-in, or as an additional font
Values:
 any name up to 8 characters
Default:
 if a name is not specified, UNKNOWN is used
x =
 extension
.TTE
 is only supported in firmware version V60.14.x, V50.14.x, or later.
Values:
.FNT =
 Font
.TTF =
 TrueType Font
.TTE =
 TrueType Extension
Example:
 These examples show how to use:
  • MYFONT.FNT
     stored in DRAM whenever a format calls for Font A:
^XA
^CWA,R:MYFONT.FNT
^XZ
  • MYFONT.FNT
     stored in DRAM additionally as Font Q:
^XA
^CWQ,R:MYFONT.FNT
^XZ
  • NEWFONT.FNT
     stored in DRAM whenever a format calls for font F:
^XA
^CWF,R:NEWFONT.FNT
^XZ
Label Listing Before Assignment
Label Listing After Assignment