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. ^JI
  • ZPL II, ZBI 2, Set-Get-Do, Mirror, WML Programming Guide
^JI

^JI

^JI
 works much like the
~JI
 command. Both commands are sent to the printer to initialize the Zebra BASIC Interpreter.

Start ZBI (Zebra BASIC Interpreter)

Identifies features that are available in printers with firmware version V60.16.2Z, V53.16.2Z, or later.
In interactive mode,
^JI
 can be sent through one of the communication ports (serial, parallel, or Ethernet) to initialize the printer to receive ZBI commands. This command can be sent from one of the Zebra software utilities, such as ZTools, or from a terminal emulation program.
When the command is received, the printer responds by sending a ZBI header back to the console, along with the program version number. This indicates that the interpreter is active.
Format:
^JId:o.x,b,c,d
Parameters
Details
d = location of program to run after initialization
Values:
R:
,
E:
,
B:
, and
A:
Default:
 location must be specified
o = name of program to run after initialization
Values:
 any valid program name
Default:
 name must be specified
x = extension of program to run after initialization
Fixed Value:
.BAS
,
.BAE
.BAE
 is only supported in firmware version V60.16.0Z or later
b = console control
Values:
Y
 = console on
N
 = console off
Default:
Y
c = echoing control
Values:
Y
 = echo on
N
 = echo off
Default:
Y
d = memory allocation for ZBI *
Values:
20K
 to
1024K
Default:
50K
* This parameter is only available on printers with firmware V60.12.0.x or earlier.
Comments
When the printer is turned on, it can receive ZPL II commands and label formats. However, for the printer to recognize ZBI commands and programs, it must be initialized using
^JI
 or
~JI
.
Only one ZBI interpreter can be active in the printer at a time. If a second
^JI
 or
~JI
 command is received while the interpreter is running, the command is ignored.
The interpreter is deactivated by entering one of two commands:
ZPL
 at the ZBI prompt
~JQ
 at an active ZPL port