Best for:
- Creating your barcode labels (GS1 or ANSIFACT)
- Creating other documents e.g. CMR, shipment list
For label generation, Print API supports both PDF and ZPL outputs by available formats:
- PDF (Base64 format)
- ZPL (for 203 DPI label printers)
- ZPL300 (for 300 DPI label printers)
- ZPL600 (for 600 DPI label printers)
The ZPL content is returned inside the JSON response and should be sent directly to label printers after JSON deserialization.
Precondition:
- For existing DHL Freight business customers with a valid contract.
- For domestic and international palletized road freight transport orders (> 35 kg) across Europe.
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