Zebra ZD230 Barcode Label Printer

Product Model: ZD230

Brand: Zebra

Category: Barcode Printer

The Zebra ZD230 is a versatile, value-priced desktop barcode label printer that prints at up to 6 inches per second at a 203 dpi resolution. It supports both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing, has a user-friendly design with a single LED and button, and includes options for easy installation and media handling. Its connectivity options include USB, and it can optionally support Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.

Key Features

Feature	Description
Print Method	Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer (model dependent)
Resolution (DPI)	203 DPI (8 dots/mm)
Maximum Print Speed	Up to 6 inches per second (152 mm/sec)
Maximum Print Width	4.09 inches (104 mm)
Memory	128 MB SDRAM and 256 MB Flash memory
Connectivity	USB (standard), optional Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.1
Ribbon Capacity	Supports ribbons up to 300 meters long

STANDARD FEATURES

6 ips maximum print speed
ZPL II® and EPL2™ programming languages
Connectivity: USB 0
Open ACCESS™ design for easy media loading
203 dpi print resolution (8 dots/mm)
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
Multi-position transmissive and full-width reflective 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® code page support
Windows drivers
Printer utilities
Linear & 2-D barcode symbolizes
ENERGY STAR® Certified, meets Energy Efficiency Level VI

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Connectivity Options

Factory-installed USB and Ethernet
Factory-installed USB and Bluetooth 1
Factory-installed USB 11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1

ACCESSORIES

Optional media core adapters are available to accommodate 1.5”, 2” and 3” ID core sizes.

SOFTWARE

Zebra Print DNA Basic, a core set of software applications to deliver a cost-effective and dependable For more information visit www.zebra.com/printdna.
Set-Get-Do commands to set and get printer configuration details
ZPL II – Universal language for Zebra Simplifies label formatting and enables format compatibility with existing systems that run Zebra printers
EPL2 – Eltron Programming Language simplifies label formatting and enables format compatibility with legacy applications
EPL1 – Line Mode available on ZD230

MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS

Media Width:

1.00" - 4.40" (25.4 - 112 mm)

Label Length:
- Minimum 1” (25.4 mm)
- Maximum 39” (991 mm)
- Core inner diameter: Standard - 5”/12.7 mm, 1.0”/25 mm.
- Optional adaptor kit - 5”/37.1 mm
Max Roll Outer Diameter: 00” (127 mm)
Media Thickness: 003" (0.08mm) min, 0.0075 (0.1905mm) max
Media Sensing: gap, black line, notch
Media Type:
- Roll-fed or fan-fold
- Label stock (die cut or continuous, direct thermal or thermal transfer)
- Tag stock (die cut or continuous, direct thermal or thermal transfer)
- Receipt paper (continuous, direct thermal)
- Wristband stock (direct thermal or thermal transfer) (Z-Band 4000)

PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS

Resolution	203 dpi resolution (8 dots / mm)
Speed inch/Sec - ips (mm/sec)	Programmable 4 or 6 max. (102 or max. 152)
Dot Pitch	0.0049” (0.13 mm)
Max. Print Length	39.0” (991 mm)
Min. Print Length	One Dot
Max. Print Width	4.09” (104 mm)
Min. Print Width	One Dot

Automatic serialization of fields
Format inversion (white on black)
Mirror-image printing
Four position field rotation (0º, 90º, 180º, 270º)
Slew command
Programmable label quantities with print, pause
Status messages to host upon request

RIBBON SPECIFICATIONS

	ZD230t ONLY
Ribbon Outside Diameter	2.6”/ 66 mm (300 m); 1.34”/ 34 mm (74 m)
Ribbon Standard Length	984’ (300 metre); 244’ (74 m)
Ribbon Ratio	• 1:4 media to ribbon (300 m) • 1:1 media to ribbon (74 m)
Ribbon Width	1.33”/ 33.8 mm ~ 4.3”/ 109.2 mm
Ribbon Core I.D.	• 300 m ribbon 1”/ 25.4 mm • 74 m ribbon 0.5”/ 12.7 mm

ZPL BARCODE SYMBOLOGIES

Barcode ratios: 2:1 (non-rotated) and 3:1
Linear barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-

14, UPC-A and UPC-E with EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions, Plessey, POSTNET, Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, LOGMARS, MSI, Codabar, and GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS)

2-dimensional barcodes: PDF417, MicroPDF-417, Code 49, Maxicode, Codablock, Data Matrix, QR code, and Aztec

INTERFACE/CONNECTIVITY TYPES

Wireless - factory installed option

– Wi-FI 802.11ac

– Bluetooth 4.1; MFi-certified (Apple)

USB:
Version 0 full speed, bi-directional
Connector – Type B Female
Internal 10/100 Ethernet

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Auto-ranging external power supply with C13 type connector
Output: 24 VDC, 125A
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
ENERGY STAR 2.0 qualified; Energy Efficiency Level VI certified

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ZD230

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

2.5 lbs./1.1 kg

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

ZD230
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

AGENCY APPROVALS

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

Warranty

One (01) Year limited Warranty.