^GF – Graphic Field

What ^GF does

^GF is part of the Graphics, Formats, and Memory reference. Use it when working with graphic field 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

^GFa,b,c,d,data

Parameter quick reference

• a = compression type Values:
• A = ASCII hexadecimal (follows the format for other download commands)
• B = binary (data sent after the c parameter is strictly binary)
• C = compressed binary (data sent after the c parameter is in compressed
• Default: A
• b = binary byte count Values: 1 to 99999
• Default: command is ignored if a value is not specified
• c = graphic field
• Values: 1 to 99999
• Default: command is ignored if a value is not specified

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 215). Zebra, ZPL, and related product names are trademarks of their respective owners.