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Zebra® ZKDU — Printer Accessory
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ZKDU — Printer Accessory
The Zebra® ZKDU (keyboard display unit) is a small terminal unit that interfaces with the
printer for accessing EP or ZPL label forms stored in the printer.
The ZKDU is strictly a terminal and does not have the capability to store data or set up
parameters.
The ZKDU is used for the following functions:
• List label forms stored in printer
• Retrieve label forms stored in printer
• Input variable data
• Printing labels
• Switching between EPL and ZPL to dual support both printer language format/form
types that can be stored and printed in many later model Zebra label printers
ZBI 2.0™ — Zebra Basic Interpreter
Customize and enhance your printer with ZBI 2.0™ optional programming language. ZBI
2.0 allows Zebra printers to run applications and take input from scales, scanners and other
peripherals—all without a PC or network connection. ZBI 2.0 works with the ZPL printer
command language so that printers can understand non-ZPL data streams and convert
them into labels. That means the Zebra printer can create bar codes and text from input
received, non-ZPL label formats, sensors, keyboards and peripherals. Printers can also be
programmed to interact with PC based database applications to retrieve information to be
used on printed labels.
ZBI 2.0 can be activated by ordering a ZBI 2.0 Key Kit, or activated by purchasing a key
from the ZBI 2.0 store at www.zebrasoftware.com
.
Use the ZDownloader utility to apply the key. Zdownloader is available on the users CD
or at the Zebra Web site: www.zebra.com
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An intuitive ZBI-Developer™ programming utility is used to create, test and distribute
ZBI 2.0 applications is available on the users CD or at the Zebra Web site:
www.zebra.com.