^FVField Variable
^FV configures field Variable. 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 ^FV.
Recommended rendered sample
Uses ^FV in a compact label where its visible effect is easy to inspect.
^XA
^PW500
^LL180
^FO35,55^A0N,52,44^FVVariable value^FS
^XZaVariable field data to be printed
Sets variable field data to be printed. It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.
- Default
if no data is entered, the command is ignored- Range
0–3072- Required
- No
text03072a variations
Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.
a = Variable value
Uses Variable value for variable field data to be printed while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO48,90^A0N,42,38
^FVVariable value^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret FV parameter example^FS
^XZa = Batch 42
Uses Batch 42 for variable field data to be printed while the other command values stay at representative defaults.
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO48,90^A0N,42,38
^FVBatch 42^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret FV parameter example^FS
^XZPrimary source
Official Zebra reference
Use the manufacturer reference for printer- and firmware-specific behavior beyond ZPLr’s pinned rendering profile.