Pre-Launch Announcement: Introducing “203 DPI for ZPL” label format WW for ON-amazon

We are excited to announce the launch of the 203 DPI option for ZPL label format within Amazon Shipping APIs for ON Amazon orders rolling out phased manner for each market places WW. With this release, shippers gain the flexibility to print Amazon Shipping labels via API Integration in both 203 DPI and the already supported 300 DPI formats for ZPL label.

Why is this important?

By now supporting 203 DPI for ZPL, we address a significant need that was previously unmet. Prior to this update, our API only accommodated 300 DPI for ZPL, limiting compatibility and potentially causing inconvenience for users requiring the 203 DPI for ZPL format. This expansion not only enhances the versatility of our API but also ensures seamless integration for a wider range of users, ultimately improving their experience and efficiency.

What is the impact of this feature?

The enhancement of 203 DPI for ZPL labels broadens the reach of our API, catering to a larger user demographic, especially those in need of the 203 DPI for ZPL format for their Amazon orders. This enables customers to print Amazon Shipping labels using both 203 DPI and 300 DPI printing formats, facilitating seamless integration with a diverse range of printing devices. As a result, Amazon Shipping customers can now ensure smooth compatibility across a wider spectrum of equipment.

Customers who have set up their preferences for 203 DPI in Shipper Central and request the 300 DPI label format through the API will now receive labels in 300 DPI, while those requesting 203 DPI will receive labels in that specific resolution.

Alternatively, customers can setup their preferences for 203 DPI in Shipper Central and do not pass.

When it is happening?

The rolling out phased manner for each marketplace is planned to complete by April 30, 2024.

This feature will be available WW across US, UK, IN, IT, FR and ES.

How to request 203 DPI for ZPL in the PurchaseShipment/OneClickShipment API request?

The 203 DPI for ZPL option is made available via Amazon Shipping V2 API. In the PurchaseShipment/OneClickShipment request, the ZPL 203 is available as a DPI option.

Sample purchaseShipment request with 203 DPI for ZPL label request:

{
    "requestToken": "amzn1.rq.6db4d77e-edf3-4c63-8baf-xxxxxxxxxxxx.101",
    "rateId": "d5140f63-04d2-4697-b410-98a0d485a0b7",
    "requestedDocumentSpecification": {
        "format": "ZPL",
        "size": {
            "width": 4,
            "length": 6,
            "unit": "INCH"
        },
        "dpi": "203",
        "pageLayout": "LEFT",
        "needFileJoining": true,
        "requestedDocumentTypes": [
            "LABEL"
        ]
    },
    "requestedValueAddedServices": [
        {
            "id": "CARRIER_PICKUP_CHARGE"
        }
    ]
}

Note: Alternatively, customers have the option to configure their preferences for 203 DPI within Shipper Central and omit the “dpi” field in the API request. In such cases, our APIs will automatically print the labels in DPI 203 format from Shipper Central.

If you do not use an API call, you may also reach out to your account manager to have them change your default DPI to 203.