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Tools & Software

The robust Link-OS® Multiplatform Software Development Kit enables app creation on PCs, smart phones and tablets, supporting the most popular operating systems. The Link-OS SDK makes creating powerful apps for Zebra Link-OS Printers simple and straightforward.

ZPL

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL) is the command language used by all ZPL compatible printers. It is a command based language used by the printers as instructions to create the images printed on the labels.

Print Connect

Acting as a printer driver for Android, PrintConnect makes it simple for developers to add label and receipt printing to their Android solutions by handling the discovery and pairing process with Zebra’s Link-OS printers via Bluetooth or WLAN connections, therefore reducing the amount code required in your app.

Browser Print

The Browser Print SDK for Link-OS from Zebra enables developers to add USB-based printing support to their browser-based apps. Network and USB connectivity supported on Windows and OSX desktop PC. Network and Bluetooth connectivity supported on Android.

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Latest Forum Discussions

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VAS SDK Android Failure UPDATED BY: Ian Hatton - 1 week 4 days ago // Expert user has replied. 61 1
Storing and Extracting Information from ZPL Files for Print and Apply Solution UPDATED BY: Steven Si - 2 weeks 2 days ago // Expert user has replied. 32 1
How to get logs from printer? UPDATED BY: Steven Si - 2 weeks 4 days ago // Expert user has replied. 33 1
Issues with Browser Print v1.3.2.489 - Unauthorized Device Error When Printing Labels UPDATED BY: Steven Si - 2 weeks 5 days ago // Expert user has replied. 33 1
blank labels on big jobs UPDATED BY: Steven Si - 3 weeks 6 days ago // Expert user has replied. 44 1

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29 Nov Zebra DevTalk \| Cloud Connectivity for Zebra Printers DevTalk 10:00am EST Learn more
31 May Printing From Browsers on Windows, OSX, and Android with Zebra’s Browser Print SDK DevTalk 05:00am EST Learn more
16 Nov Printing PDFs with Zebra Link-OS Printers DevTalk 10:00am EST Learn more