PRODUCT SPEC SHEET

ZD230 VALUE 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” 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
a core set of Print DNA software applications, powered by Link-OS
Basic, 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
Zebra and its trusted network of more than 10,000 partners. Zebra
Get Printing Quickly OneCare™ provides enhanced coverage that exceeds standard
The ZD230 is simple to install and begin printing—right out of warranty for normal wear and tear, priority repair turnaround times
the box. Easily replace legacy printers using ZPL, EPL or non- at the depot and more—all for a tiny fraction of the cost of a single
Zebra command languages. USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® repair.
connectivity options enable universal interoperability. The ZD230
can accommodate a 300 M ribbon roll to lengthen the time between Consistently Exceptional Zebra Certified Supplies
media changes. And, Zebra’s OpenACCESS™ clamshell design Printing supplies can impact everything from printhead lifespan
expedites media replacement. It’s also ENERGY STAR® qualified to to operational efficiency. That’s why we design, produce and
reduce your operational expenses. 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, visit www.zebra.com/zd230
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ZD230 Specifications Markets and

Applications
Light Manufacturing
Standard Features Media Sensors Movable black mark sensor, limited range from
• Product labeling
center to left side
• Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal print method Fixed off-center gap sensor • Asset management
• ZPL and EPL programming languages
• Single LED status indicator Firmware ZPL II; EPL 2; XML • Inventory
• Single button for feed/pause management
• USB connectivity
Media and Ribbon Characteristics
• Work-in-process
• OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading Maximum tracking
• Dual-wall frame construction 39.0 in./991 mm
Label Length
• ENERGY STAR qualified Transportation
• ZebraDesigner Essentials - easy label design tool free at Media Width 1.00 in. / 25.4 mm to 4.4 in. / 112 mm and Logistics
www.zebra.com/zebradesigner Media Roll Size • Shipping labels
5.00 in./127 mm outer diameter Core inner
• Two-year standard warranty
diameter: 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) and 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) • Cross docking
Physical Characteristics standard, 1.5 in. (38.1 mm)
Retail
Dimension Thermal Transfer: Thickness 0.003 in. (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in. (.1905 mm) • Price labeling
10.5 in. L x 7.75 in. W x 7.5 in. H max. (tear-off mode only)
267 mm L x 197 mm W x 191 mm H • Receipt printing
Media Types Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or
Direct Thermal Healthcare
without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt
8.6 in. L x 6.9 in. W x 5.9 in. H
paper, and wristbands • Patient identification
220 mm L x 176 mm W x 151 mm H
Ribbon Outside
Weight 2.5 lbs./1.1 kg 2.6 in./ 66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./ 34 mm (74 m)
Diameter
Printer Specifications
Maximum Ribbon
984 ft. (300 m)
Resolution* 203 dpi/8 dots per mm Length

Memory 256 MB Flash; 128 MB SDRAM Ribbon Ratio 1:4 media to ribbon (300 m)
1:1 media to ribbon (74 m)
Maximum
4.09 in./104 mm for 203 dpi Ribbon Width 1.33 in./ 33.8 mm ~ 4.3 in./ 109.2 mm
Print Width
Maximum Ribbon Core I.D. 300 Meter ribbon 1 in./ 25.4 mm
6 in./152 mm per second 74 Meter ribbon 0.5 in./ 12.7 mm
Print Speed
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ZD230 Specifications
Operating Characteristics Fonts and Graphics 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts
Two resident scalable ZPL fonts
Operating Temp. Five resident expandable EPL2 fonts
40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C
Native open-type font support
Storage Temp. -40° to 140° F/-40° to 60° C Unicode compliant for multi-language, on demand
thermal printing
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing China units include SimSun simplified Chinese font
50 MB user available non-volatile memory, 8 MB
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
user available SDRAM
Electrical Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC,
50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR qualified Printers Supplies
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Operations and Accessories
available directly from Zebra.
Media Handling Factory installed peeler or cutter
Regulatory
Communications • Factory-installed USB and Ethernet
• Factory-installed USB and Bluetooth 4.1 IEC 60950-1, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, FCC
• Factory-installed USB 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Class B, ICES-003, FCC 15.209; 15.247(d), IC RSS 247, EN 300 328, EN 301 893,
Bluetooth 4.1 EN 62311, cTUVus
CE Marking, VCCI, C-Tick, S-Mark, CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro, BIS,
Real Time Clock None NOM
Keyboard Display Unit No serial port, thus no KDU/ZKDU Recommended Services
Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies Zebra OneCare SV
Bar Code Ratios 2:1 and 3:1 Print DNA Software
1D Bar Codes Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128,
This printer is supported by a core set of Print DNA applications:
UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2-or
5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of- Zebra Setup Utilities Enhances out-of-the-box experience by enabling
5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars,
quick and easy printer configuration
MSI, Codabar and Planet Code
ZebraDesigner Makes designing and printing industry-standard
2D Bar Codes Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix,
Essentials and compliant labels simple, including fixed or
MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec
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 period of 2 (two) years from the date of shipment. For the
complete warranty statement, please visit: www.zebra.com/warranty.

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Part number: SS-ZD230 09/11/2020