Zebra ZD230 Direct Thermal Label Printer (USB & Network)

Zebra ZD230 Label and Receipt Desktop Printer

The Zebra ZD230 label and receipt 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.

Zebra Direct Thermal vs. Thermal Transfer Printing Technology

There are two thermal printing methods: direct thermal and thermal transfer. Each method uses a thermal printhead that applies heat to the surface being marked. Direct thermal printing uses chemically treated, heat-sensitive media that blackens when it passes under the thermal printhead, while thermal transfer printing uses a heated ribbon to produce durable, long-lasting images on a wide variety of materials.

Overall thermal label printers are ideal for barcode labels because they produce accurate, high-quality images with excellent edge definition. Thermal transfer printers are engineered to print within tight tolerances and to produce the exact bar widths that successful barcode printing and scanning require. Each technology can produce one- and two-dimensional barcode symbologies, graphics and text at the same print resolutions and speeds.

Zebra ZD230 Features At A Glance

• Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal print
• USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connectivity
• Print up to 6” per second
• Single LED status indicator
• Single button for feed/pause
• Dual-wall construction
• Optional factory-installed peeler or cutter
• Easy printing of multiple label types

Multiple print options – ideal for use in transportation and logistics, light manufacturing, retail, and healthcare applications to print a variety of tickets, tags, passes, labels and receipts up to 4 inches wide using either direct thermal or thermal transfer technology.

Simple to connect – USB as standard, or chose to add Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connectivity.

Easy to use with status at-a-glance – with a single button for feed/pause and a single LED indicator light, the ZD230 is simple to install and begin printing—right out of the box.

Seamless media loading – Zebra’s OpenACCESS™ clamshell design expedites media replacement.

Powerful software – Print DNA Basic provides core software applications supporting everything from setup, configuration, security, label design and even the replacement of legacy printers.

Robust and reliable – engineered with Zebra quality, ZD230 boasts a dual-wall construction and is ENERGY STAR® qualified to reduce your operational expenses.

Support and warranty – ZD230 is also backed by a two-year hardware warranty and a one year printhead warranty (both as standard), and Zebra’s worldwide service and support.

Benefits

• Simple out-of-the-box experience
• Basic feature for simple operation
• Print DNA for easy integration and interoperability
• Robust and reliable
• Backed By Zebra’s service and support

Best Out-of-the-Box Experience

The ZD230 is simple to install and begin printing with USB connectivity as standard, with the option to add Ethernet, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Easily design and print a variety of tickets, tags, passes, labels and receipts up to 4 inches wide, for a broad range of industries including transportation and logistics, light manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Media changes are quick with Zebra’s OpenACCESS™ clamshell design to keep your workflows moving.

Basic Feature for Simple Operation

The ZD230 gives you just what you need, nothing you don’t. Choose from direct thermal or thermal transfer models. A single LED indicator and single button for feed/pause make it easy to operate and identify printer status.

Print DNA - Your Printer’s Built in Advantage

With Zebra Print DNA tools and applications, you stay a step ahead with heightened security and ongoing updates. Ensuring easy integration and interoperability, Print DNA enables your printers to work at optimized performance over their entire lifecycle, even as your business needs evolve.

Robust and Reliable

Engineered with Zebra quality, ZD230 boasts a dual-wall construction and is ENERGY STAR® qualified to reduce your operational expenses. Peace of mind comes in the form of a two-year hardware warranty and a one-year print head warranty as standard.

Backed By Zebra’s Service and Support

Access support quickly anywhere around the globe through Zebra’s trusted network of more than 10,000 partners. Avoid costly repairs and downtime with an affordable service plan that’s tailored to the coverage you need for your desktop printer.

Specifications

• 4 ips print speed
• ZPL II® and EPL2™ programming languages
• USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connectivity
• OpenACCESS™ design for easy media loading
• 203 dpi print resolution (8 dots/mm)
• 4.09” (104 mm) print width
• Direct thermal and thermal transfer printing of barcodes, text and graphics
• 128 MB of Flash memory
• 128 MB SDRAM
• Head-up sensor
• Movable black mark sensor, limited range from center to left side, fixed off-center gap sensor
• 5” outside diameter media capability
• Fan-fold media feed slot
• Link-OS® Basic printer operating system
• Unicode compliant for multi-language printing
• 16 resident expandable ZPL II® bitmap fonts
• Two resident scalable ZPL fonts
• Multiple DOS and Windows® codepage support
• Windows drivers
• Printer utilities
• Linear & 2-D barcode symbologies
• ENERGY STAR® Certified, meets Energy Efficiency Level VI
• Two-year hardware warranty as standard
• One-year print head warranty as standard
• Optional factory installed peeler and cutter
• Optional media core adapters
• USB 2.0 full speed, bi-directional
• USB connector – type B female
• Auto-ranging external power supply with C13 type connector

Dimensions

Dimensions - 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

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

Weight: 2.5 lbs./1.1 kg

Operating & Storage Temperatures
Operating Temperature 40ºF to 105ºF (5ºC to 41ºC)
Storage Temperature -40ºF to 140ºF (-40ºC to 60ºC)
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing

What's in the box

• One printer (ZD230)
• One power supply and lead (with plug correlating to country requirements)
• One USB connector cable Type A/Type C
• One Easy setup guide
• One safety guide
• One regulatory guide
• High quality protective packaging – can be re-used for returns for repair