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Zebra ZD200 series · Entry level

ZD230DA / ZD230TA

Cost-effective, USB-only 4-inch desktop printers with the features basic printing needs: DA is direct thermal, TA is thermal transfer.

Plug into USB straight out of the box and start printing. Support for ZPL, EPL and non-Zebra command languages lets it replace an existing printer, with 203 dpi or optional 300 dpi. A single feed/pause button, a three-colour status LED and colour-coded touch points mean no training is needed. It restarts automatically after a power outage and has a clear media window.

Variants

  • ZD230DA: Direct thermal; 220 x 180 x 150 mm (L x W x H); 1.2 kg.
  • ZD230TA: Thermal transfer; 74 m (1:1) or 300 m (1:4) ribbon; 267 x 202 x 192 mm; 1.8 kg.
Print method
Direct thermal (ZD230DA) or thermal transfer (ZD230TA)
Resolution
203 dpi; optional 300 dpi
Print speed
152 mm/s (203 dpi); 127 mm/s (300 dpi)
Print width
Up to 104 mm (203 dpi) / 106 mm (300 dpi); label length 25.4–990 mm
Media
Width 25.4–112 mm; thickness 0.06–0.1905 mm; roll OD up to 127 mm; core 12.7 mm and 25.4 mm (38.1 mm with adapter)
Ribbon
74–300 m; width 33.02–110 mm; OD 34 mm (74 m) / 66 mm (300 m) (ZD230TA)
Connectivity
USB; optional USB-to-serial
Printer languages
ZPL II, EPL 2, XML, TSPL subset
Memory
8 MB flash, 16 MB SDRAM
Options
No media handling options (no peeler/cutter); no real-time clock
Operating temperature
5 °C to 40 °C; humidity 25%–85%
Dimensions and weight
ZD230DA: 220 x 180 x 150 mm (L x W x H), 1.2 kg; ZD230TA: 267 x 202 x 192 mm, 1.8 kg
Colour
Grey or white
Warranty
2 years
Accessories
USB-to-serial communication option; 38.1 mm core adapters
Zebra spec sheet (PDF)
ZD230DA / ZD230TA

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ZD230DA / ZD230TA
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ZD230DA / ZD230TA

Pricing

For enterprise hardware, price depends on quantity, configuration and service package. Add it to your quote list and we'll price it the same business day.

Use cases

  • Shipping, receiving and packing list labels
  • Waybill and asset labels
  • Inventory and hazardous material labels
  • Shelf, markdown and return labels in retail
  • Food safety and pharmacy labels
  • Specimen, prescription and patient wristband labels in healthcare
  • Blood/IV bag labels

Not the right fit for

  • Setups that need network (Ethernet/Wi-Fi) or Bluetooth connectivity: the printers have USB only (USB-to-serial optional).
  • Applications that need a peeler or cutter: there are no media handling options.
  • Environments below 5 °C or above 40 °C: they fall outside the operating temperature range.

Common industries