zpl.tools
Label Formatting Commands

^PO - Print Orientation

Inverts entire label 180 degrees

^PO - Print Orientation

Overview

The ^PO command rotates the entire label 180 degrees (inverts it) for printing on rotated media.

Syntax

^POa

Parameters

  • a = Orientation
    • I = Inverted (180°)
    • N = Normal (0°, default)

Description

  • Rotates entire label 180 degrees
  • Useful for labels on rotated media
  • Affects all content on label
  • Can be used for special printing effects

Usage Notes

  • Set at beginning of format
  • Inverts all text and graphics
  • Less common than field-level rotation (^FW)
  • Useful for specific label orientations

Example

^XA
^POI
^FO50,50
^ADN
^FDInverted Label^FS
^XZ

Orientation Values

ValueRotationUsage
NNormal (0°)Standard
IInverted (180°)Upside down
  • ^FW - Field Orientation (field-level)
  • ^LH - Label Home
  • ^LS - Label Shift

See Also