Visual label design capabilities
Build a thermal-printer label on a visual canvas instead of placing every element by hand in printer code. Add text, barcodes, QR codes, lines, boxes, and images, then export the design as ZPL , SBPL , TSPL , or DPL .
The designer is Beta software. It covers common label elements and keeps the visual design, generated source, and preview in sync, but native printer fonts, image storage, RFID encoding, and model-specific commands can still require manual code and hardware testing.
How to design and export a label
- Set the label dimensions and choose the target printer language.
- Drag elements onto the canvas, then adjust their content, position, and size.
- Compare the visual canvas with the rendered preview and generated source.
- Copy or save the code, then test it with the intended printer, media, and resolution.
Example shipping-label layout
Start with a 100 × 50 mm label, place an order number at the top, add a Code 128 barcode beneath it, and put a destination line at the bottom. Switching the source language generates the closest ZPL, SBPL, TSPL, or DPL representation without changing the intended layout.
Common questions
Why does the printed label differ from the canvas?
Printer DPI, font availability, media calibration, and command defaults affect physical output. Match the document resolution to the printer and run a small calibration print.
Can I edit the generated code?
Yes. The source view is useful for adding supported language-specific details. Review the relevant command reference before relying on a command that has no visual equivalent.
Which barcode settings should I verify?
Confirm the data format, check-digit rules, module width, height, and quiet zone . The symbology guide explains how barcode families differ.
Does the designer send jobs to a printer?
No. It creates and previews printer code in the browser; deployment to hardware remains under your control.