ZPL Label Examples

A collection of real-world sample ZPL labels, created to showcase the versatility of ZPL as a print language. Use these examples as a starting point for your own label designs, or study them for ideas on how to tackle your own projects. As you examine these examples, the Labelary online ZPL viewer's help section, which provides details about the currently-selected ZPL command, may be particularly useful. If you need an introduction to the basics of the ZPL syntax and structure, you might also want to check out our ZPL introduction page. If you have any ideas regarding improvements or additions to this sample corpus, feel free to email us. All suggestions are welcome!

Shipping label (USPS style)

Shipping label (USPS style)

Size: 4x6 inches
Symbologies: Code 128 (GS1-128), Data Matrix (IMmb)

Shipping label (UPS style)

Shipping label (UPS style)

Size: 4x6 inches
Symbologies: Code 128, MaxiCode

Shipping label (FedEx style)

Shipping label (FedEx style)

Size: 4x6 inches
Symbologies: Code 128, PDF417

Shipping label (Mercado Libre style)

Shipping label (Mercado Libre style)

Size: 10x15 cm
Symbologies: Code 128, QR Code

Shipping label (DHL style)

Shipping label (DHL style)

Size: 4x8 inches
Symbologies: Code 39, Code 128

Logistic label (GS1 style)

Logistic label (GS1 style)

Size: 4x6 inches
Symbologies: Code 128 (GS1-128, SSCC)

Logistic label (GS1 style)

Logistic label (GS1 style)

Size: 4x6 inches
Symbologies: Code 128 (GS1-128, SSCC)

CN-22 label (GB style)

CN-22 label (GB style)

Size: 4x6 inches
Symbologies: None

Medical label (ISBT 128 style)

Medical label (ISBT 128 style)

Size: 10x10 cm
Symbologies: Code 128

Container label (AIAG style)

Container label (AIAG style)

Size: 6x4 inches
Symbologies: Code 128

Container label (GTL style)

Container label (GTL style)

Size: 210x148 mm
Symbologies: Code 128, Data Matrix

Case label (NABCA style)

Case label (NABCA style)

Size: 6x4 inches
Symbologies: UPC-A (GTIN-12)

Corner case label (HDA style)

Corner case label (HDA style)

Size: 10x4 inches
Symbologies: Code 128 (GS1-128), Data Matrix

Test tube label

Test tube label

Size: 2.5x1 inches
Symbologies: Code 128

MPN label

MPN label

Size: 4.9x1.625 inches
Symbologies: Code 39

Asset tag (1D)

Asset tag (1D)

Size: 1.5x0.75 inches
Symbologies: Code 128

Asset tag (2D)

Asset tag (2D)

Size: 1.5x0.75 inches
Symbologies: QR Code

Retail shelf label

Retail shelf label

Size: 2x1 inches
Symbologies: QR Code

Wi-Fi label

Wi-Fi label

Size: 3x2 inches
Symbologies: QR Code

Order content label

Order content label

Size: 6x4 inches
Symbologies: None

Pharmaceutical label

Pharmaceutical label

Size: 4.5x2.5 inches
Symbologies: Code 128