Make a label with Zebra's ZPL II language

Post Author: rpt_Maker
CA Forum: Data Connectivity and SQL
All our labels are currently printed with Crystal 9.0 labels from our ERP application. All rpts use a SQL stored procedure as the record source, with the report fields on the crystal report just like any other report. They all work fine, though they run a little slow.
Someone told me that using the ZPL II (Zebra Programming Language) makes the labels print faster. She sent me an example rpt but I didn't have time to research it and now that I do have time, I have the report but can't remember who I got it from. I'm having trouble getting started making my own, using her example. (I have her rpt but not the sp.) The output simply prints all the commands as strings.
I have a Zebra TLP 2844-Z and the driver is Printer:
SYTETEST1Zebra TLP2844-Z
Port: USB001
Product: Zebra ZPL-II Driver
Version: 7.0.2
Build Target: Windows 2000, XP
Build Date: 2/9/2006, 1:41 PM
Copyright ©1998-2006 Seagull Scientific, Inc.
Is anyone using Crystal and ZPL II ? I'd like to hear from you.
Thanks in advance for any tips!

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