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^CV

Code Validation

^CV configures code Validation. It applies to the printer session and subsequent formats and can change pixels in the rendered label.

Syntax
^CVa
a

Code validation

Sets code validation. It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.

Default
N
Required
No
Documented valuesNY

a variations

Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.

Side-by-side comparison2 variations

a = N

Uses N for code validation while the other command values stay at representative defaults.

ZPLcaret-cv-a-1.zpl
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO28,24^GB584,270,3,B,16^FS
^FO58,125^A0N,42,38^FDJob command^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret CV parameter example^FS
^XZ
^CVN
Renderer8 dpmm
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a = Y

Uses Y for code validation while the other command values stay at representative defaults.

ZPLcaret-cv-a-2.zpl
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO28,24^GB584,270,3,B,16^FS
^FO58,125^A0N,42,38^FDJob command^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret CV parameter example^FS
^XZ
^CVY
Renderer8 dpmm
Preview loads in your browser

Primary source

Official Zebra reference

Use the manufacturer reference for printer- and firmware-specific behavior beyond ZPLr’s pinned rendering profile.

Open Zebra documentation