^POPrint Orientation
^PO configures print Orientation. It applies to the printer session and subsequent formats and can change pixels in the rendered label.
A representative output
This compact example is selected because the visible result clearly demonstrates ^PO.
Recommended rendered sample
Uses ^PO in a compact label where its visible effect is easy to inspect.
^XA
^PW500
^LL180
^POI
^FO35,55^A0N,52,44^FDROTATED 180^FS
^XZaInvert the label 180 degrees
Sets invert the label 180 degrees. It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.
- Default
N- Required
- No
NIa variations
Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.
a = N
Uses N for invert the label 180 degrees while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^PON
^FO100,105^A0N,52,44^FDROTATE 180^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret PO parameter example^FS
^XZa = I
Uses I for invert the label 180 degrees while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^POI
^FO100,105^A0N,52,44^FDROTATE 180^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret PO parameter example^FS
^XZPrimary source
Official Zebra reference
Use the manufacturer reference for printer- and firmware-specific behavior beyond ZPLr’s pinned rendering profile.