ZD230DA Value Desktop 4-inch Wide

Key Features

The ZD200 Series—Easy to operate. Flexible features.

Key Features

  • Print Width: 4 in.
  • Print Technology: Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
  • Print Speed: 6 ips (152 mm/s), 4 ips (102 mm/s)
  • Print Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dot/mm), 300 dpi (12 dot/mm)

The ZD230TA is a thermal transfer desktop printer. This USB printer offers essential features and great print quality in either 203 dpi or 300 dpi. Designed for simplicity and easy everyday operation, it delivers reliable operation at an affordable price.

 

Printer Specifications

Resolution203 dpi/8 dots per mm
Memory128 MB Flash; 128 MB SDRAM
Maximum Print Width4.09 in./104 mm
Programmable Print Speed6 in./152 mm per second or 4 in./102 mm per second
Media SensorsMovable black mark sensor, limited range from center to left side
Fixed off-center gap sensor
FirmwareZPL II; EPL 2; XML

 

Physical Characteristics

DimensionsThermal 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
WeightThermal Transfer:
3.7 lbs./1.7 kg
Direct Thermal:
2.5 lbs./1.1 kg

 

Media and Ribbon Characteristics

Maximum Label Length39.0 in./991 mm
Media Width1.00 in./25.4 mm to 4.4 in./112 mm
Media Roll Size5.00 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
Thickness0.003 in. (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in. (.1905 mm) max. (tear-off mode only)
Media TypesRoll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands
Ribbon Outside Diameter2.6 in./66 mm (300 m); 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)
Maximum Ribbon Length984 ft. (300 m)
Ribbon Ratio
  • 1:4 ribbon to media (300 m)
  • 1:1 ribbon to media (74 m)
Ribbon Width1.33 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

 

Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies

Bar Code Ratios2:1 and 3:1
1D Bar CodesCode 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 CodesCodablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec
Fonts and Graphics16 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

Operating Characteristics

Operating Temp.40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C
Storage Temp.

-40° to 140° F/-40° to 60° C

Operating Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
ElectricalAuto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR qualified