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Zebra ZD230 Desktop Printer

A compact, dependable desktop printer designed to deliver fast, accurate label printing for offices, retail, healthcare, and light industrial environments.

Zebra ZD230 – Reliable Desktop Printer for Everyday Business Operations

The Zebra ZD230 desktop printer provides a simple, reliable solution for organisations that need consistent, high-quality printing without the complexity of larger industrial devices.

Designed for businesses that require fast label production, the ZD230 is perfect for shipping, inventory management, product identification, and point-of-sale tasks. Its compact footprint, intuitive setup, and enterprise-ready reliability ensure teams can focus on productivity rather than printer troubleshooting.

Key Features

Compact & Space-Saving: Small footprint fits easily on desks, counters, or workstations without cluttering your workspace.

Reliable Printing Performance: Fast, precise thermal printing supports your everyday label, tag, and receipt needs.

Easy to Use: Intuitive setup and simple media loading reduce downtime and simplify day-to-day operations.

Flexible Connectivity: USB and optional network connectivity allow seamless integration with existing office or retail systems.

High-Quality Output: Produces sharp, clear barcodes, text, and graphics, ensuring scan accuracy and professional appearance.

Energy-Efficient Design: Low power consumption supports sustainable, cost-effective operation.

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The Zebra ZD230 Desktop Printer

Every TouchStar recommended printer can be specified for the specific needs of your workforce, ensuring the perfect fit for any operation. With decades of expertise, our team will assess your requirements and environment to recommend the ideal print solution.

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Specification

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

Weight

Thermal 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 Length

984 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

Options and Accessories

Media Handling

Factory installed peeler or cutter

Communications

• Factory-installed USB and Ethernet
• Factory-installed USB and Bluetooth 4.1
• Factory-installed USB 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1

Real Time Clock

None

Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies

Bar Code Ratios

2:1 and 3:1

1D Bar Codes

Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2-or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar and Planet Code

2D Bar Codes

Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec

Fonts and Graphics

16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts
Two resident scalable ZPL fonts
Five resident expandable EPL2 fonts
Native open-type font support
Unicode compliant for multi-language, on demand thermal printing
50 MB user available non-volatile memory
8 MB user available SDRAM

Printer Supplies

For industry-leading quality, service and thermal printing expertise, choose Zebra Certified Supplies to ensure consistent, optimized performance for your Zebra printer.

Regulatory

IEC 60950-1, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, FCC Class B, ICES-003, FCC 15.209; 15.247(d), IC RSS 247, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 62311, cTUVus
CE Marking, VCCI, C-Tick, S-Mark, CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro, BIS, NOM

Recommended Services

Zebra OneCare™ maintenance plans provide peak performance and device uptime while protecting your critical operations and your printers with defined service levels. For more information go to
www.zebra.com/zebraonecare

Zebra OneCare Essential

Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage
Priority access 8×5 live technical support and software updates
Three-day depot repair turnaround time plus free return ground shipping
Online Return Material Authorization (RMA) support
Note: Service availability may vary by region

Operating System

Link-OS™ Basic printer operating system

Print DNA Software

This printer is supported by a core set of Print DNA Basic applications and capabilities.

Zebra Setup Utilities

Enhances out-of-the-box experience by enabling quick and easy printer configuration

ZebraDesigner Essentials

Makes designing and printing industry-standard and compliant labels simple, including fixed or variable data

Emulations

On-printer apps allow Zebra printers to use legacy languages normally associated with other printer brands

For more information, please visit
www.zebra.com/printdna

Product Warranty

ZD200 Series printers are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a minimum period of 2 (two) years from the date of shipment. Warranty varies by region. For complete warranty details, please visit
www.zebra.com/warranty