An Ethernet based virtual Zebra Label Printer that can be used to test applications that produce bar code labels. This application uses the Labelary service found at http://labelary.com.
Publisher’s description
What is Virtual-ZPL-Printer?
Virtual-ZPL-Printer by Daniel Porrey is open-source Windows software in the network tools category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (porrey/Virtual-ZPL-Printer) has 354 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and iPerf3.
Project description on GitHub: “An ethernet based virtual Zebra Label Printer that can be used to test applications that produce bar code labels.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Virtual-ZPL-Printer is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Virtual-ZPL-Printer safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
CB9F8E0022A4BAA6A7EFBBF1111741626C6F174181E586781496585FE06995D2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5.1Latest | May 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Porrey.VirtualZPLPrinter -emsiexec /i "Virtual ZPL Printer Setup.msi" /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {39888E59-11C8-4CF4-AD6A-716976BAB926} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Daniel Porrey
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- LGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/porrey/Virtual-ZPL-Printer
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.5.1
- Released
- May 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 28, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 354
- GitHub forks
- 69
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Porrey.VirtualZPLPrinter
- MSI product code
- {39888E59-11C8-4CF4-AD6A-716976BAB926}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Virtual-ZPL-Printer free?
Yes. Virtual-ZPL-Printer is open-source software under the LGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Virtual-ZPL-Printer safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Virtual-ZPL-Printer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Virtual-ZPL-Printer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Virtual-ZPL-Printer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Virtual-ZPL-Printer?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, iPerf3, Nmap and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
