LabelDirect ZPL

THE DIRECT ADVANTAGE

Native ZPL Printing

LabelDirect ZPL is professional barcode and label design software developed specifically for Zebra® and other printers that support the ZPL II command language. By communicating directly with the printer rather than through the Windows printer driver, LabelDirect delivers faster printing, greater reliability and full access to advanced printer features.

Complete Printer Control

Unlike software that relies on the Windows printer driver, LabelDirect communicates directly with the printer using native ZPL II commands. Printer configuration, media settings and print options are stored within the label template, ensuring consistent output while eliminating repeated printer setup.

Designed for Everyday Use

Whether you're printing product labels, shipping labels, inventory labels or compliance labels, LabelDirect combines powerful functionality with an intuitive interface that can be learned quickly. Support for variable data, industry-standard barcodes, databases and unlimited printers makes it suitable for both small businesses and large-scale production environments.

Native ZPL II output for faster, more reliable printing
Complete control of printer configuration and media settings
Design professional labels with an intuitive interface
Connect directly to Excel, Access and SQL databases
Generate industry-standard barcodes and QR codes
Compatible with all major ZPL II printer manufacturers
Print to unlimited local and network printers
Perpetual licence with no annual subscription

QUICK SETUP

Intelligent Printer Configuration

The same wizard configures your printer, including print method, orientation, media handling and other printer-specific settings. Once completed, everything is saved with the label template, eliminating repeated setup.

Ready to Print

Open the label design at any time and LabelDirect automatically applies the correct stock and printer configuration, ensuring consistent results every time you print.

Guided Setup Wizard

LabelDirect's built-in Setup Wizard guides you through configuring new label stock in just a few simple steps. Clear illustrations and straightforward questions make it easy to create accurate label definitions without needing to understand printer terminology.

A simple step by step process:

LABEL TYPE

LABEL DIMENSIONS

LABEL ORIENTATION

SELECT PRINTER

REMOVAL METHOD

EASY LABEL DESIGN

Efficient Label Design

Create professional labels using lines, boxes, text, barcodes, images, symbols, inverse regions and arc text. Changes are reflected immediately in the design, allowing you to see exactly how your finished label will appear as you work.

Single Properties Panel

All element settings are edited from a single tabbed Properties panel. Text formatting, positioning, data sources and advanced formatting options remain in one place, eliminating the need to open multiple dialog windows and helping you work more efficiently.

FLEXIBLE DATA SOURCES

LabelDirect ZPL allows you to link every variable element on a label to a suitable data source. Connect directly to spreadsheets and databases, prompt operators for values at print time, generate serial numbers automatically, perform calculations and use macros to create custom output.

Whether printing individual labels or processing large production batches, LabelDirect combines multiple data sources within a single label design. Database fields, user input, calculations, counters, macros and barcode objects work together to generate accurate labels with minimal operator input.

PRINT INDUSTRY STANDARD BARCODES

Generate the barcode formats used throughout manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, retail and healthcare. Barcode objects integrate directly with variable data, allowing every label to be produced accurately from database records, counters, calculations and generated values.