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.
Key specifications
| Model | Zebra ZD888 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 203 DPI |
| Maximum print width | 104 mm (4.09") @ 203 DPI |
| Type | desktop |
| Technology | Direct thermal and thermal transfer |
| Print speed | 6 ips / 152 mm/s or 4 ips / 102 mm/s |
| Memory | 128 MB Flash; 128 MB SDRAM |
| Firmware / languages | ZPL II; EPL 2; XML |
| Media width | 25.4-112 mm (1.00-4.4 in) |
| Maximum label length | 991 mm (39.0 in) |
| Connectivity | USB; factory options for Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1, or Wi-Fi 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Media sensors | Movable 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.
| DPI | Maximum width | ^PW value |
|---|---|---|
| 203 DPI | 104 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
^XZOfficial source
Technical data collected from Zebra ZD888 specification sheet.
View Zebra sourceFrequently 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.
About the author
Eduard Diaz
Eduard Diaz is an IT technician (development) at S-IE, an official Zebra partner with more than 20 years providing identification and labelling services. He builds and maintains EditorZPL to make working with ZPL and Zebra label printers easier.
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