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^SN

Serialization Data

^SN configures serialization Data. It applies to the current field and can change pixels in the rendered label.

Syntax
^SNv,n,z
v

Starting value

Sets starting value. It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.

Default
1
Required
No
Documented values1

v variations

Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.

Side-by-side comparison3 variations

v = 0001

Uses 0001 for starting value while the other command values stay at representative defaults.

ZPLcaret-sn-v-1.zpl
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO190,95^A0N,68,56
^SN0001,1,Y^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret SN parameter example^FS
^XZ
Renderer8 dpmm
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v = 0099

Uses 0099 for starting value while the other command values stay at representative defaults.

ZPLcaret-sn-v-2.zpl
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO190,95^A0N,68,56
^SN0099,1,Y^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret SN parameter example^FS
^XZ
Renderer8 dpmm
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v = 1200

Uses 1200 for starting value while the other command values stay at representative defaults.

ZPLcaret-sn-v-3.zpl
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO190,95^A0N,68,56
^SN1200,1,Y^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret SN parameter example^FS
^XZ
Renderer8 dpmm
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n

Increment or decrement value

Sets increment or decrement value. It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.

Default
1 To indicate a decrement value, precede the value with a minus (-) sign
Required
No
Documented values1

n variations

Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.

Side-by-side comparison3 variations

n = 1

Uses 1 for increment or decrement value while the other command values stay at representative defaults.

ZPLcaret-sn-n-1.zpl
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO190,95^A0N,68,56
^SN0001,1,Y^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret SN parameter example^FS
^XZ
Renderer8 dpmm
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n = 5

Uses 5 for increment or decrement value while the other command values stay at representative defaults.

ZPLcaret-sn-n-2.zpl
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO190,95^A0N,68,56
^SN0001,5,Y^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret SN parameter example^FS
^XZ
Renderer8 dpmm
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n = -1

Uses -1 for increment or decrement value while the other command values stay at representative defaults.

ZPLcaret-sn-n-3.zpl
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO190,95^A0N,68,56
^SN0001,-1,Y^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret SN parameter example^FS
^XZ
Renderer8 dpmm
Preview loads in your browser
z

Add leading zeros (if needed)

Sets add leading zeros (if needed). It can be omitted when the documented default is suitable.

Default
N
Required
No
Documented valuesNY

z variations

Compare values side by side; other parameters remain at representative defaults.

Side-by-side comparison2 variations

z = N

Uses N for add leading zeros (if needed) while the other command values stay at representative defaults.

ZPLcaret-sn-z-1.zpl
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO190,95^A0N,68,56
^SN0001,1,N^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret SN parameter example^FS
^XZ
Renderer8 dpmm
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z = Y

Uses Y for add leading zeros (if needed) while the other command values stay at representative defaults.

ZPLcaret-sn-z-2.zpl
^XA
^PW640
^LL360
^FO190,95^A0N,68,56
^SN0001,1,Y^FS
^FO28,318^A0N,22,22^FDCaret SN parameter example^FS
^XZ
Renderer8 dpmm
Preview loads in your browser

Primary source

Official Zebra reference

Use the manufacturer reference for printer- and firmware-specific behavior beyond ZPLr’s pinned rendering profile.

Open Zebra documentation