EPL stands for the "Eltron Programming Language" and is a proprietary programming language used to communicate to Zebra (formerly Eltron) branded printers
Questions tagged [epl]
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Zebra Printing with CUPS no print ZPL or EPL
I have a Zebra GK420d connect to OS X via CUPS. However, when I send files to it that are written in ZPL or EPL they are only printed in plain text.
Am I required to change to mode on the printer?

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Print preview ZPL II commands using .NET WinForm before sending it to Zebra printer
I have an .NET Windows application that prints commands to Zebra printer using ZPL II or EPL2.
Is there any way to print preview the data in a form before printing it directly from Zebra printer?

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Preview label written in Eltron Programming Language EPL?
I have code produced by our proprietry system in the Eltron Programming Language:
This is sent to Eltron/Zebra label printers to be printed.
Is there some kind of software that would allow me to interpret this code to do some form of 'print…

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Zebra printer GC420t not printing an image EPL 2 GW
Using JasperReport to generate an image, and then trying to print that image on a Zebra printer GC420t. The image is generated but not printing. I have double checked the connection and ports. I have read this SO link and also the calibration one,…

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Conversion between EPL and ZPL
Is it possible to convert EPL and ZPL (thermal printer languages) to common format (it could be vector grapic file like SVG)?
It will be great if I could convert from commont format to ZPL or EPL.

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Convert EPL image to PDF?
I am using the UPS API to generate EPL labels to print on our thermal printer, which is working perfectly using CUPS and lpr.
However, I would like to be able to save that label in a computer-renderable format: GIF, PDF, PostScript - anything,…

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Converting CPL/EPL into PDF
I am making an API call to a third party to receive back tickets for an event. The only formats that the tickets can be sent back from the API are:
text/vnd.citizen-clp - for use with Citizen Thermal Printers
text/vnd.eltron-epl - intended for use…

Chris
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How to print with win-1250 codepage on zebra printer?
I have this code for printing with Zebra printer (RW 420 to be specific)
StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
sb.AppendLine("N");
sb.AppendLine("q609");
sb.AppendLine("Q203,26");
//set printer character set to…

Adrian Serafin
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How to send EPL2 command to a Zebra LP2844 printer via USB using C#
I am required to print labels and bar codes on zebra label printer using C#. I have never used them before but read and tried to figure out a way to do that. And I have come across this code from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322091, but it didn't…

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Printing a graphic to a Zebra LP2844 with the GW EPL command?
I need to print an image that is being returned to me through a web service (the data is returned as RAW) and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to print a graphic to a label with EPL.
The EPL manual defines the Graphic Write instruction…

Nate
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.NET network socket print on Zebra EPL/ZPL
I need to print on network Zebra printer. From some reasons, I cannot use winspool printing ( http://support.microsoft.com/kb/154078 ), I have to print print directly through sockets on IP and port. Here is my print…

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Image (PCX) for EPL2 Zebra printer
I am having trouble producing and uploading graphics to an EPL2 printer.
Having tired quite literally any pieces of software available and trawled the internet, I am at a loss.
I have a 1 bit file which I try to upload with the following…

Gavin
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How to print a double quote using a Zebra printer with EPL?
In Java, I want to print a label with a String as the input:
String command
= "N\n"
+ "A50,5,0,1,2,2,N,\"" + name + "\"\
+ "P1\n";
But when the input (name) has a double quote character ("), it is blank and…

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Printing with EPL via PHP: Storing Images
Background Information:
Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3 (11D50b)
EPL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eltron_Programming_Language
EPL Manual: http://www.geksagon.ru/i/2/EPL2_Manual.pdf
I am connecting to the printer via a 2-port serial to Ethernet server.
Printer…

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c# Zebra Printer SDK: Convert ZPL to EPL2
I'm developing a small app to print labels on Zebra printers, and I used ZPL language and the Zebra Printer SDK package for that.
My app is fully functional with ZPL that I tested on a TLP 2824 Plus, but I discovered the actual printer that will be…

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