1.2 Structure ESC/Label command consists of the major commands of the ZPL II command and Epson’s original extension. (1) It includes the major commands for ZPL II, which is mainstream in the monochrome thermal label printer market. (2) Epson’s original commands and parameter expansions are included to realize color label printing on an inkjet printer. ESC/label command ZPL II Commands necessary for label printing and inkjet printer control Epson additional commands *Epson parameter expands on some commands.
Commands not included in ESC/label command Epson original expansions Figure 1.2.1 Structure of ESC/Label command Table1.2.1 indicates the parts of ZPL II commands not included in ESC/Label command. Table 1.2.1 Excerpt of Commands Not Included in ESC/Label command ESC/Label Command Reference Guide Rev. L Page 9 Command type Example Thermal head device control commands Setting the thermal head resistance value RFID control commands Reading, writing the RFID Commands related to wireless Wireless LAN settings Commands related to battery control Transmitting battery status