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Zebra ZD888: ZPL guide

The Zebra ZD888 is a desktop printer that supports ZPL. Below are its key specs for designing and printing labels, plus tools to preview your ZPL before sending it.

Zebra ZD888 thermal label printer

Key specifications

ModelZebra ZD888
Resolution203 DPI
Maximum print width104 mm (4.09") @ 203 DPI
Typedesktop
TechnologyDirect thermal and thermal transfer
Print speed6 ips / 152 mm/s or 4 ips / 102 mm/s
Memory128 MB Flash; 128 MB SDRAM
Firmware / languagesZPL II; EPL 2; XML
Media width25.4-112 mm (1.00-4.4 in)
Maximum label length991 mm (39.0 in)
ConnectivityUSB; factory options for Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1, or Wi-Fi 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1
Media sensorsMovable black mark sensor with limited center-left range; fixed off-center gap sensor

Designing labels for the ZD888

Build your ZPL by matching the DPI to the printer and a width within the stated maximum. Preview it in the viewer to avoid clipping or wasted media.

DPIMaximum width^PW value
203 DPI104 mm^PW831

^PW sets the printable width in dots. Use the value that matches the real DPI of your printer.

^XA
^PW831
^LL1199
^FO40,40^A0N,38,38^FDZebra ZD888 - 203 DPI^FS
^FO40,100^GB751,2,2^FS
^FO40,130^A0N,28,28^FD104 mm / 831 dots^FS
^XZ

Official source

Technical data collected from Zebra ZD888 specification sheet.

View Zebra source

Frequently asked questions

What resolution (DPI) does the ZD888 have?

Check the specs table: it lists the DPI available for this model.

Can I preview my ZPL for the ZD888 without printing?

Yes. Paste your code into the ZPL viewer and set the ZD888 DPI to see the label exactly as it will print.

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