Zebra ZD230 Desktop Printer

Commonly Used For

• Asset Tracking

• Shipping and Receiving

• Shelf and Product Labeling

• Price Labelling

ZD230 4-inch Value Desktop Printer

Get more: Extra features, quality construction, exceptional value

Not all printers are created equally, especially basic models. To reduce costs, value printers are often constructed using less expensive components and fewer features. Many fail to perform under more demanding duty cycles, create delays and downtime for repairs, and require replacement after only a few years of use. Instead of conserving budget, customers are left with greater expense and hassle. Zebra does it differently. Meet the exception. The ZD230 desktop printer gives you extra features and reliable operation at an affordable price—both at the point of purchase and across the entire lifecycle. Engineered with Zebra quality, it boasts a dual-wall construction. And, it offers wireless connectivity for networked, remote printing. Built to last for years, the ZD230 provides an outstanding return on your investment.

Get Printing Quickly

The ZD230 is simple to install and begin printing—right out of the box. Easily replace legacy printers using ZPL, EPL or non-Zebra command languages. USB, Ethernet, Wi-FiTM and Bluetooth™ connectivity options enable universal interoperability. The ZD230 can accommodate a 300 meter ribbon roll to lengthen the time between media changes. And, Zebra’s OpenACCESS™ clamshell design expedites media replacement. It’s also ENERGY STAR™ qualified to reduce your operational expenses.

Just the Features You Need

This 4-inch printer produces labels quickly, up to 6” per second, to keep your workflows moving. Increased memory allows you to store more fonts and graphics. A single LED indicator and single button for feed/pause make it easy to operate and identify printer status. Choose from direct thermal or thermal transfer models, and add an optional factory-installed peeler or cutter. The ZD230 features Print DNATM Basic, a core set of software applications and capabilities to deliver a cost-effective and dependable print experience. It is ideal for use in transportation and logistics, light manufacturing, retail and healthcare applications to print a variety of tickets, tags, passes, labels and receipts.

Specifications

Standard Features

• Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
• ZPL and EPL programming languages
• Single LED status indicator
• Single button for feed/pause
• USB connectivity 
• OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
• Dual-wall frame construction
• ENERGY STAR qualified
• ZebraDesigner Essentials - easy label design tool free at 
www.zebra.com/zebradesigner

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions

Thermal Transfer:
10.5 in. L x 7.75 in. W x 7.5 in. H
267 mm L x 197 mm W x 191 mm H
Direct Thermal:
8.6 in. L x 6.9 in. W x 5.9 in. H
220 mm L x 176 mm W x 151 mm H

WeightThermal Transfer:
3.7 lbs./1.7 kg
Direct Thermal:
2.5 lbs./1.1 kg

Printer Specifications

Resolution 203 dpi/8 dots per mm

Memory 128 MB Flash; 128 MB SDRAM

Maximum Print Width 4.09 in./104 mm

Programmable Print Speed 6 in./152 mm per second or 4 in./102 mm per second

Media Sensors Movable black mark sensor, limited range from center to left side
Fixed off-center gap sensor

Firmware ZPL II; EPL 2; XML

Media and Ribbon Characteristics

Maximum Label Length 39.0 in./991 mm

Media Width 1.00 in./25.4 mm to 4.4 in./112 mm

Media Roll Size 5.00 in./127 mm outer diameter
Core inner diameter: 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) and 1.0 in.
(25.4 mm) standard, 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) using optional adapters

Thickness 0.003 in. (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in. (.1905 mm) max. (tear-off mode only)

Media Types Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands

Ribbon Outside Diameter 2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)

Maximum Ribbon Length9 84 ft. (300 m)

Ribbon Ratio

• 1:4 ribbon to media (300 m)

• 1:1 ribbon to media (74 m)

Ribbon Width 1.33 in./33.8 mm - 4.3 in./109.2 mm

Ribbon Core I.D.

• 300 meter ribbon 1 in./25.4 mm

• 74 meter ribbon 0.5 in./12.7 mm

Operating Characteristics

Operating Temp. 40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C

Storage Temp. -40° to 140° F/-40° to 60° C

Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing

Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

Electrical Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR qualified

Market Applications

Light Manufacturing

• Product labeling

• Asset management

• Inventory management

• Work-in-process tracking

Healthcare

• Patient identification