PRODUCT SPEC SHEET

ZD230 4-INCH DESKTOP PRINTER

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.

Just the Features You Need

This 4-inch printer produces labels quickly, up to 6 in. 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
DNA™ 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.

Backed by Zebra’s Worldwide Service and Support

Access repair support services, live-agent technical support and
software support quickly anywhere around the globe through
Get Printing Quickly Zebra and its trusted network of more than 10,000 partners. Zebra
The ZD230 is simple to install and begin printing—right out of the OneCare™ provides enhanced coverage that exceeds standard
box. Easily replace legacy printers using ZPL, EPL or non-Zebra warranty for normal wear and tear, priority repair turnaround times
command languages. USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi™ and Bluetooth® at the depot and more—all for a tiny fraction of the cost of a
connectivity options enable universal interoperability. The ZD230 single repair.
can accommodate a 300 meter ribbon roll to lengthen the time
between media changes. And, Zebra’s OpenACCESS™ clamshell Consistently Exceptional Zebra Certified Supplies
design expedites media replacement. It’s also ENERGY STAR® Printing supplies can impact everything from printhead lifespan
qualified to reduce your operational expenses. to operational efficiency. That’s why we design, produce and
rigorously pretest our own line of thermal printing supplies to ensure
consistent, optimized performance in your Zebra printer—and peace
of mind for you. For industry-leading quality, service and thermal
printing expertise, choose Zebra Certified Supplies.

Get more from your investment: Quality, reliability and extra features
For more information, please visit www.zebra.com/zd200
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ZD230 4-INCH DESKTOP PRINTER

Specifications Markets and

Applications
Standard Features Operating Characteristics Manufacturing
• Product labeling
• Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal Operating Temp.
40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C • Asset management
• ZPL and EPL programming languages
• Single LED status indicator • Inventory
Storage Temp. -40° to 140° F/-40° to 60° C
• Single button for feed/pause management
• USB connectivity Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing
• OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading • Work-in-process
• Dual-wall frame construction Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing tracking
• ENERGY STAR qualified Electrical Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, Transportation
• ZebraDesigner Essentials—easy label design tool free at 50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR qualified and Logistics
www.zebra.com/zebradesigner
Options and Accessories • Shipping labels
Physical Characteristics
Media Handling Factory installed peeler or cutter • Cross docking
Dimensions Thermal Transfer:
Retail
10.5 in. L x 7.75 in. W x 7.5 in. H Communications • Factory-installed USB and Ethernet
267 mm L x 197 mm W x 191 mm H • Factory-installed USB and Bluetooth 4.1 • Price labeling
Direct Thermal: • Factory-installed USB 802.11ac Wi-Fi and • Receipt printing
8.6 in. L x 6.9 in. W x 5.9 in. H Bluetooth 4.1
220 mm L x 176 mm W x 151 mm H Healthcare
Real Time Clock None
• Patient identification
Weight Thermal Transfer:
3.7 lbs./1.7 kg
Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies
Direct Thermal: Bar Code Ratios 2:1 and 3:1
2.5 lbs./1.1 kg
1D Bar Codes Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128,
Printer Specifications UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2-or
5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-
Resolution 203 dpi/8 dots per mm
5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars,
Memory 128 MB Flash; 128 MB SDRAM MSI, Codabar and Planet Code

Maximum 2D Bar Codes Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix,

4.09 in./104 mm MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec
Print Width
Programmable Fonts and Graphics 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts
6 in./152 mm per second or 4 in./102 mm per second Two resident scalable ZPL fonts
Print Speed
Five resident expandable EPL2 fonts
Media Sensors Movable black mark sensor, limited range from Native open-type font support
center to left side Unicode compliant for multi-language, on demand
Fixed off-center gap sensor thermal printing
Firmware ZPL II; EPL 2; XML 50 MB user available non-volatile memory
8 MB user available SDRAM
Media and Ribbon Characteristics
Maximum
39.0 in./991 mm
Label Length
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
2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)
Diameter
Maximum Ribbon
984 ft. (300 m)
Length
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

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ZD230 4-INCH DESKTOP PRINTER

Printers 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 Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads,
Essential normal wear and accidental breakage
Priority access 8x5 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 Makes designing and printing industry-standard
Essentials 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

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