DEBUG ZBI Reference
What DEBUG does
DEBUG is part of the ZBI Programming reference. Use it when working with debug on compatible Zebra printers. This independent reference focuses on the command shape, configuration inputs, defaults, and the surrounding commands that are commonly used with it.
Syntax
DEBUGParameter quick reference
ON = turns the debug mode on enabling the TRACE and BREAK commands to be processed.OFF = turns the debug mode off. This disables the TRACE mode and causes BREAK commands to
Implementation guidance
- Confirm that the printer model and firmware support the command before deployment.
- Test the smallest valid command first, then add optional parameters one at a time.
- Keep units in printer dots unless the command explicitly defines another unit.
- Verify the result on the target media, because resolution, orientation, and stored settings can change the output.
Troubleshooting
If the printer ignores the instruction, check the command prefix, delimiter characters, firmware support, and whether the command belongs inside a ^XA and ^XZ format. For output commands, also confirm that the field is closed with ^FS where required.
Source note
This independently written page was checked against the Zebra programming guide revision supplied for this project (reference page 464). Zebra, ZPL, and related product names are trademarks of their respective owners.