^XA - Start Format

Overview

The ^XA command marks the beginning of a ZPL label format. Every label must start with this command.

Syntax

^XA

Parameters

None

Description

• Initializes the label format
• Resets label parameters to defaults
• Required at the start of every label
• All fields and commands must come after ^XA
• Must be paired with ^XZ at the end

Usage Notes

• This is a required command
• Must be the first command in any ZPL format
• Cannot contain any parameters
• Case-sensitive

Example

^XA
^FO50,50
^ADN
^FDHello World^FS
^XZ

Related Commands

• ^XZ - End Format (required)
• ^XF - Recall Format
• ^XB - Suppress Backfeed

See Also

• Field Origin (^FO)
• Field Data (^FD)
• Field Separator (^FS)