^CI Change International Encoding
Selects the character set. ^CI28 is UTF-8.
Label format · Updated 2026-10-20
Syntax
^CIa
Parameters
| Parameter | What it does | Values |
|---|---|---|
a | Character set. | 0–13, 15–36; 28 = UTF-8; default 0 (USA 1) |
Common mistakes
- Without ^CI28 accented characters print wrong. Put it once, near ^XA.
Example
Edit the code and the label redraws. This is the same engine as the API.
Questions
What does ^CI do in ZPL?
Selects the character set. ^CI28 is UTF-8.
What is the syntax of ^CI?
^CIa
What should I watch out for with ^CI?
Without ^CI28 accented characters print wrong. Put it once, near ^XA.