ZPL Guides
Learn ZPL - explained practically
From the basics to print control: commands, examples and tips for Zebra, CAB, Novexx and Avery - straight from the zplCloud world.
Label sizes
Label 100 × 100 mm
The 100 × 100 mm label (3.94 × 3.94 inches) is one of the most common formats in thermal printing. Here you will find the exact dimensions in dots for every …
ReadLabel 100 × 150 mm
The 100 × 150 mm label (3.94 × 5.91 inches) is one of the most common formats in thermal printing. Here you will find the exact dimensions in dots for every …
ReadLabel 100 × 50 mm
The 100 × 50 mm label (3.94 × 1.97 inches) is one of the most common formats in thermal printing. Here you will find the exact dimensions in dots for every D…
ReadLabel 38 × 25 mm
The 38 × 25 mm label (1.5 × 0.98 inches) is one of the most common formats in thermal printing. Here you will find the exact dimensions in dots for every DPI…
ReadLabel 40 × 30 mm
The 40 × 30 mm label (1.57 × 1.18 inches) is one of the most common formats in thermal printing. Here you will find the exact dimensions in dots for every DP…
ReadLabel 50 × 25 mm
The 50 × 25 mm label (1.97 × 0.98 inches) is one of the most common formats in thermal printing. Here you will find the exact dimensions in dots for every DP…
ReadLabel 50 × 30 mm
The 50 × 30 mm label (1.97 × 1.18 inches) is one of the most common formats in thermal printing. Here you will find the exact dimensions in dots for every DP…
ReadLabel 60 × 40 mm
The 60 × 40 mm label (2.36 × 1.57 inches) is one of the most common formats in thermal printing. Here you will find the exact dimensions in dots for every DP…
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ZPL commands
^A0 · Font A0
Selects font and size.
Read^B3 · Code-39 barcode
Generates a Code-39 barcode.
Read^BC · Code-128 barcode
Generates a Code-128 barcode.
Read^BE · EAN-13 barcode
Generates an EAN-13 barcode.
Read^BQ · QR code
Generates a QR code.
Read^BY · Barcode defaults
Defines module width and default height.
Read^CF · Default font
Sets the default font.
Read^FD · Field data
Field content (text/data).
Read^FO · Field origin
Positions the next element relative to the origin.
Read^FR · Field reverse
Inverts colors (black background).
Read^FS · Field separator
Ends the current field.
Read^GB · Graphic box
Draws lines or boxes.
Read^LL · Label length
Height of the label.
Read^LS · Label shift
Horizontal offset.
Read^LT · Label top
Vertical offset.
Read^MM · Print mode
Print mode (tear-off, peel-off, cutter).
Read^MT · Media type
Material type: transfer or direct.
Read^PR · Print speed
Print speed.
Read^PW · Print width
Print width of the label.
Read^SD · Print darkness
Darkness/temperature.
Read^XA · Label start
Marks the beginning of the ZPL format.
Read^XZ · Label end
Ends the ZPL format.
ReadZebra printers
Zebra GK420d: ZPL guide
The Zebra GK420d is a desktop printer with ZPL support. Below you will find the most important specifications for designing and printing labels as well as to…
ReadZebra GX430t: ZPL guide
The Zebra GX430t is a desktop printer with ZPL support. Below you will find the most important specifications for designing and printing labels as well as to…
ReadZebra iMZ220: ZPL guide
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ReadZebra iMZ320: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/imz320.jpg" alt="Zebra iMZ320" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra QLn220: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/qln220.jpg" alt="Zebra QLn220" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra QLn220 Health: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/qln220_health.jpg" alt="Zebra QLn220 Health" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra QLn320: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/qln320.jpg" alt="Zebra QLn320" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra QLn320 Health: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/qln320_health.jpg" alt="Zebra QLn320 Health" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra QLn420: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/qln420.jpg" alt="Zebra QLn420" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra RW420: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/rw420.jpg" alt="Zebra RW420" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZD230: ZPL guide
The Zebra ZD230 is a desktop printer with ZPL support. Below you will find the most important specifications for designing and printing labels as well as too…
ReadZebra ZD410: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zd410.png" alt="Zebra ZD410" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZD420: ZPL guide
The Zebra ZD420 is a desktop printer with ZPL support. Below you will find the most important specifications for designing and printing labels as well as too…
ReadZebra ZD420 Health: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zd420_health.jpg" alt="Zebra ZD420 Health" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZD421: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zd421.jpg" alt="Zebra ZD421" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZD510 Health: ZPL guide
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ReadZebra ZD620: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zd620.png" alt="Zebra ZD620" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZD620 Health: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zd620_health.jpg" alt="Zebra ZD620 Health" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZD621: ZPL guide
The Zebra ZD621 is a desktop printer with ZPL support. Below you will find the most important specifications for designing and printing labels as well as too…
ReadZebra ZD888: ZPL guide
The Zebra ZD888 is a desktop printer with ZPL support. Below you will find the most important specifications for designing and printing labels as well as too…
ReadZebra ZQ310: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zq310.jpg" alt="Zebra ZQ310" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZQ320: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zq320.jpg" alt="Zebra ZQ320" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZQ510: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zq510.jpg" alt="Zebra ZQ510" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZQ520: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zq520.jpg" alt="Zebra ZQ520" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZQ610: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zq610.jpg" alt="Zebra ZQ610" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZQ620: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zq620.jpg" alt="Zebra ZQ620" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZQ630: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zq630.jpg" alt="Zebra ZQ630" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZQ630R & ZQ620R: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zq630r.jpg" alt="Zebra ZQ630R & ZQ620R" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZT230: ZPL guide
The Zebra ZT230 is an industrial printer with ZPL support. Below you will find the most important specifications for designing and printing labels as well as…
ReadZebra ZT410: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zt410.jpg" alt="Zebra ZT410" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZT411: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zt411.jpg" alt="Zebra ZT411" width="360" loading="lazy" />
ReadZebra ZT420: ZPL guide
<img src="/guides/zebra/zt420.jpg" alt="Zebra ZT420" width="360" loading="lazy" />
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