^XA · Label start
Marks the beginning of the ZPL format.
Effect
Everything that follows belongs to the current label.
Example
^XA
^FO50,50^A0N,40,40^FDEditorZPL^FS
^XZTip
Usually placed at the beginning alongside ^PW/^LL when defining label size.
Frequently asked questions
What is ^XA used for in ZPL?
See the description and values above: they explain what ^XA does and how to use it inside a ZPL label.
How do I test ^XA without a printer?
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