^B0 Aztec (alias)
Aztec 2D barcode; the same command as ^BO.
^B0 prints an Aztec code and is the same command as ^BO: ^B0N,6 draws it at magnification 6, sized to the data, with no quiet zone needed around it.
Barcodes · Updated 2026-10-20
Syntax
^B0a,b,c,d,e,f,g
Parameters
| Parameter | What it does | Values |
|---|---|---|
a | Rotation. | N, R, I, B |
b | Magnification. | 1 to 10 |
c | Extended channel interpretation. | Y or N; default N |
d | Error control and symbol size. | 0 = default; 1-99 = error correction %; 101-104 compact; 201-232 full range |
e | Menu symbol. | Y or N |
f | Number of symbols for structured append. | 1 to 26 |
g | Structured append ID. | text |
Common mistakes
- ^B0 (zero) and ^BO (letter O) are the same command; both draw Aztec.
Example
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Questions
What does ^B0 do in ZPL?
^B0 prints an Aztec code and is the same command as ^BO: ^B0N,6 draws it at magnification 6, sized to the data, with no quiet zone needed around it.
What is the syntax of ^B0?
^B0a,b,c,d,e,f,g
What should I watch out for with ^B0?
^B0 (zero) and ^BO (letter O) are the same command; both draw Aztec.