^FDField Data
^FD configures field Data. It applies to the current field and can change pixels in the rendered label.
A representative output
This compact example is selected because the visible result clearly demonstrates ^FD.
Recommended rendered sample
Uses ^FD in a compact label where its visible effect is easy to inspect.
^XA
^PW520
^LL180
^FO35,55^A0N,52,44^FDSample field data^FS
^XZaData to be printed (all printers), or a password to be written to a RFID tag (rfid printers)
Sets data to be printed (all printers), or a password to be written to a RFID tag (rfid printers). It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.
- Default
none—a string of characters must be entered- Required
- No
0000dataa variations
Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.
a = Sample field
Uses Sample field for data to be printed (all printers), or a password to be written to a RFID tag (rfid printers) while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO48,90^A0N,42,38
^FDSample field^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret FD parameter example^FS
^XZa = Order 123
Uses Order 123 for data to be printed (all printers), or a password to be written to a RFID tag (rfid printers) while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO48,90^A0N,42,38
^FDOrder 123^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret FD parameter example^FS
^XZPrimary source
Official Zebra reference
Use the manufacturer reference for printer- and firmware-specific behavior beyond ZPLr’s pinned rendering profile.