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Print Operations
ZBI 2.0 ™ — Zebra Basic Interpreter
Customize and enhance your printer using the ZBI 2.0 ™ programming language. ZBI 2.0
allows Zebra printers to run applications and take input from scales, scanners and other
peripherals without a PC or network connection. ZBI 2.0 works with the ZPL printer
command language so that printers can understand non-ZPL data streams and convert
them into labels. That means the Zebra printer can create barcodes and text from input
received, non-ZPL label formats, sensors, keyboards and peripherals. Printers can also be
programmed to interact with PC based database applications to retrieve information to be
used on printed labels.
ZBI 2.0 can be activated by ordering a ZBI 2.0 Key Kit, or activated by purchasing
a key from Zebra.
Use the ZBI Key Manager (also know as ZDownloader utility) to apply the key.
An intuitive ZBI-Developer ™ is used to create, test and distribute ZBI 2.0 applica-
tions. The built-in "Virtual Printer" allows you to quickly create, test and prepare
programs for use. ZBI-Developer is available at the Zebra Web site:
Go to the Zebra Web site and search for Zebra Basic Interpreter 2.0.
www.zebra.com