CommandsLabel formatting
^KL - Define Language
Selects language for printer front panel display
^KL - Define Language
Overview
The ^KL command is used to select the language displayed on the printer's front panel LCD and control panel interface. This allows operators to use the printer in their preferred language, making setup and configuration more accessible. The available languages vary depending on firmware version.
Syntax
^KLaParameters
- a = Language code (numeric, 1-13)
- Default: 1 (English)
Available Languages
Standard Version
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| 1 | English (Default) |
| 2 | Spanish |
| 3 | French |
| 4 | German |
| 5 | Italian |
| 10 | Spanish (compatibility) |
Extended Version (v18.6.5+)
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| 1 | English (Default) |
| 2 | Spanish |
| 3 | French |
| 4 | German |
| 5 | Italian |
| 6 | Norwegian |
| 7 | Portuguese |
| 8 | Swedish |
| 9 | Danish |
| 10 | Spanish2 (older compatibility) |
| 11 | Dutch |
| 12 | Finnish |
| 13 | Custom (not supported) |
Description
- Changes front panel LCD display language
- Affects control panel menu options
- Affects error messages and prompts
- Does not affect printed label content
- Helps operators configure printer in preferred language
Usage Notes
- Default value: 1 = English
- Language codes 6-13 require firmware v18.6.5 or later
- Code 13 (Custom) is defined but not currently supported
- Setting only affects front panel display, not printed labels
- Setting persists across power cycles
- Instruction ignored if parameter is missing or out of range
Examples
English Display
^XA
^KL1
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDEnglish Display^FS
^XZSets front panel to English.
German Display
^XA
^KL4
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDGerman Display^FS
^XZSets front panel to German.
Portuguese Display (v18.6.5+)
^XA
^KL7
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDPortuguese Display^FS
^XZSets front panel to Portuguese (requires v18.6.5 or later).
Dutch Display (v18.6.5+)
^XA
^KL11
^FO50,50^A0N,30,30^FDDutch Display^FS
^XZSets front panel to Dutch (requires v18.6.5 or later).
Regional Settings
Europe
- 2 = Spanish
- 3 = French
- 4 = German
- 5 = Italian
- 6 = Norwegian
- 8 = Swedish
- 9 = Danish
- 11 = Dutch
- 12 = Finnish
Americas
- 1 = English
- 2 = Spanish
- 7 = Portuguese
Impact on User Interface
- Menu options in selected language
- Error messages in selected language
- Setup prompts in selected language
- Button labels in selected language
- Does NOT change:
- Printed label content language
- ZPL command format
- Configuration settings
Related Commands
^KP- Define Password^SC- Set Communications^JU- Configuration Update