100 × 50 mm label
The 100 × 50 mm label (3.94 × 1.97 inches) is one of the most common formats in thermal printing. Here are its exact dimensions in dots for each DPI plus a ready-to-use ZPL example.
Dimensions in pixels (dots) per DPI
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) |
|---|---|---|
| 203 DPI | 799 px | 400 px |
| 300 DPI | 1181 px | 591 px |
| 600 DPI | 2362 px | 1181 px |
Dots are the pixels the printer uses. They are calculated by multiplying inches by the DPI.
How to define this label in ZPL
Use ^PW for the print width and ^LL for the label length, both in dots. Match the DPI to your printer so the scale is exact.
^XA
^PW799
^LL400
^FO50,50^A0N,40,40^FDEditorZPL 100 × 50 mm^FS
^XZFrequently asked questions
How many pixels does a 100 × 50 mm label have?
It depends on the DPI: the higher the DPI, the more dots. See the table above for 203, 300 and 600 DPI.
What is 100 × 50 mm in inches?
The 100 × 50 mm label equals 3.94 × 1.97 inches (1 inch = 25.4 mm).