ZPL Parser

The ZPL Parser ingests ZPL code and produces a structured data model that captures label elements, coordinates, font specifications, and barcode definitions. It targets developers, label designers, QA engineers, and print-automation teams working with Zebra printers.
Conceptually, the tool tokenizes ZPL commands by caret-start tokens (^), ends commands with ^XZ, and builds an in-memory representation of a label. It extracts key primitives such as ^FO (field origin), ^A (font), ^BC/^BI (barcodes), and ^XG graphics, organizing them into a hierarchical structure.
Distinctive value comes from strict validation, explicit error reporting with position hints, optional graphics information, and a reproducible JSON output that can be consumed by data pipelines, tests, or label design systems. This supports faster debugging, automated testing, and consistent data models across teams.
Core features include: inputs (zpl_code, parse_mode, include_graphics_info); outputs (parsed_labels, errors, metadata); algorithms (tokenization, AST construction, field extraction, type mapping); and use cases (validate generated ZPL, integrate with templates, feed printers or simulators).