^FNField Number
^FN configures field Number. 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 ^FN.
Recommended rendered sample
Uses ^FN in a compact label where its visible effect is easy to inspect.
^XA
^PW500
^LL180
^FO35,55^A0N,48,40^FN1"Order ID"^FDVariable #1^FS
^XZ#Number to be assigned to the field
Sets number to be assigned to the field. It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.
- Default
0- Range
0–9999- Required
- No
09999# variations
Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.
# = 0
Uses 0 for number to be assigned to the field while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO28,24^GB584,270,3,B,16^FS
^FO58,125^A0N,42,38^FDJob command^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret FN parameter example^FS
^XZ
^FN0"Name"# = 1
Uses 1 for number to be assigned to the field while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO28,24^GB584,270,3,B,16^FS
^FO58,125^A0N,42,38^FDJob command^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret FN parameter example^FS
^XZ
^FN1"Name"aPrompt text
Sets prompt text. It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.
- Default
optional parameter- Required
- No
Namea variations
Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.
a = Name
Uses Name for prompt text while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO28,24^GB584,270,3,B,16^FS
^FO58,125^A0N,42,38^FDJob command^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret FN parameter example^FS
^XZ
^FN0"Name"a = SAMPLE
Uses SAMPLE for prompt text while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO28,24^GB584,270,3,B,16^FS
^FO58,125^A0N,42,38^FDJob command^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret FN parameter example^FS
^XZ
^FN0"SAMPLE"Primary source
Official Zebra reference
Use the manufacturer reference for printer- and firmware-specific behavior beyond ZPLr’s pinned rendering profile.