^GSGraphic Symbol
^GS configures graphic Symbol. It applies to the current field and can change pixels in the rendered label.
A representative output
This compact example is selected because the visible result clearly demonstrates ^GS.
Recommended rendered sample
Uses ^GS in a compact label where its visible effect is easy to inspect.
^XA
^PW440
^LL180
^FO160,25^GSN,120,120^FDA^FS
^XZoField orientation
Sets field orientation. It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.
- Default
N or last ^FW value- Required
- No
NRIBo variations
Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.
o = N
Uses N for field orientation while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO250,70
^GSN,120,120
^FDA^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret GS parameter example^FS
^XZo = R
Uses R for field orientation while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO250,70
^GSR,120,120
^FDA^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret GS parameter example^FS
^XZo = I
Uses I for field orientation while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO250,70
^GSI,120,120
^FDA^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret GS parameter example^FS
^XZhCharacter height proportional to width (in dots)
Sets character height proportional to width (in dots). It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.
- Default
last ^CF value- Range
0–32000- Required
- No
30032000h variations
Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.
h = 60
Uses 60 for character height proportional to width (in dots) while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO250,70
^GSN,60,120
^FDA^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret GS parameter example^FS
^XZh = 120
Uses 120 for character height proportional to width (in dots) while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO250,70
^GSN,120,120
^FDA^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret GS parameter example^FS
^XZh = 180
Uses 180 for character height proportional to width (in dots) while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO250,70
^GSN,180,120
^FDA^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret GS parameter example^FS
^XZwCharacter width proportional to height (in dots)
Sets character width proportional to height (in dots). It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.
- Default
last ^CF value- Range
0–32000- Required
- No
30032000w variations
Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.
w = 60
Uses 60 for character width proportional to height (in dots) while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO250,70
^GSN,120,60
^FDA^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret GS parameter example^FS
^XZw = 120
Uses 120 for character width proportional to height (in dots) while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO250,70
^GSN,120,120
^FDA^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret GS parameter example^FS
^XZw = 180
Uses 180 for character width proportional to height (in dots) while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO250,70
^GSN,120,180
^FDA^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret GS parameter example^FS
^XZPrimary source
Official Zebra reference
Use the manufacturer reference for printer- and firmware-specific behavior beyond ZPLr’s pinned rendering profile.