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Eduard Diaz
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^LT · Label Top

Vertical shift of the label.

Syntax and practical example

^LTx

In dots. Example: ^LT10

^XA
^PW600
^LL400
^LT10
^FO40,40^GB240,120,2^FS
^FO40,80^A0N,30,30^FDTOP +10^FS
^XZ

Educational example; not a certified label or a physical print test. Sample text and codes stay the same in every language for comparison.

Expected result with ^LT

The frame and text share ^LT10. Compare a print using ^LT0: the whole layout’s vertical adjustment should change, not the gap between frame and text. Use small steps and measure on the actual roll.

What should I check if ^LT does not give the expected result?

Do not use ^LT to compensate for irregular label skipping: check calibration and sensor first. The supported range depends on the device. To move one text field, change its ^FO instead of shifting the whole format.

Test on a real printer

The viewer helps check the layout, but does not simulate the mechanism, media or persistent printer settings. Record the original settings and restore them after testing.

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About the author

Eduard Diaz

Eduard Diaz is an IT technician (development) at S-IE, an official Zebra partner with more than 20 years providing identification and labelling services. He builds and maintains EditorZPL to make working with ZPL and Zebra label printers easier.

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