ZEBRA DESKTOP BARCODE LABEL PRINTERS
ZD230TA/DA Desktop Printers
Remarkable value, quality printing, simple operation
When your budget requires a basic printer, that usually means compromising on quality, functionality and performance — value printers typically use less expensive components and offer fewer features. The result is a printer with a shorter lifecycle that falls short of your performance expectations, requiring repairs and replacement more frequently, ultimately costing you more instead of less. Meet the value printers that are different — the Zebra ZD230TA thermal transfer printer and ZD230DA direct thermal printer. With these 4-inch thermal printers, there’s no compromise. You get a printer built to last for years, with same quality that has made Zebra an industry leader. Easy to install and operate, this USB printer is up and running in an instant — just plug it into any USB port, plug in the power cord and you’re ready to print. You get highly legible print quality for every single label — whether you choose 203 dpi or the new 300 dpi option. And regardless of how many shifts you operate, you get reliable performance, every minute of every shift.
Easy Everyday Operation
The ZD230TA and ZD230DA are so intuitive that practically no training is required. With a single button for feed and pause, this printer couldn’t be easier to operate. A single green/yellow/red LED makes it easy to see printer status at a glance. And whether you need to open the printer, feed labels or change the ribbon, color-coded touch points make it simple.
Automatically Resumes Operation After a Power Outage
With this new time-saving feature, there’s no need to physically turn on your printers after a power interruption — ideal for printers that may be difficult to reach or locked in a cabinet for security. And the power switch is located near the back of the printer to prevent workers from accidentally turning the printer off.
Designed for Simplicity
Start Printing in Minutes
This USB label printer is simple to install — you can start printing nearly instantly, right out of the box. And since this printer supports ZPL, EPL and non-Zebra command languages, you can easily replace the printer you’re using today.
Media is Easy to Manage
The transparent media window lets workers instantly see how much media is left and when to change the roll to prevent workflow disruptions. The OpenACCESS™ clamshell design makes it easy to access and replace media.
The Right Options
Fast Printing with Your Choice of Resolution
With a print speed of 6 inches per second, this 4-inch barcode printer keeps pace with your business and your workflows — your workers won’t be waiting for labels to print. And with a choice of 203 dpi or 300 dpi, you get a very versatile printer that provides the resolution you need on the types of items you print — from prescription, specimen, IV bag and food information labels to patient ID wristbands and packing slips, asset and inventory labels and more.
Complimentary Software Makes Printer Setup and Label Creation Easy
Zebra Setup Utilities
Easily set up, configure and manage your Zebra printers through a user-friendly, intuitive interface with this free application. Whether you’re adding a new printer, moving an existing printer to a new location or adding new capabilities, easy-to-use wizards make it simple. Just click to configure the printer and select the best speed and darkness combination for your media. The printer driver automatically installs itself. And Quick Tools provides instant access to the most common printer diagnostic tools, making it easy to test and confirm configurations and control printer functions.
ZebraDesigner Essentials
Easily design, edit and print labels, tags and receipts with this free tool. No knowledge of barcoding or labeling is required. The Windows®-based intuitive Microsoft Office-style interface is so easy to use that training is virtually eliminated. Start with a pre-designed label that includes text, a barcode and graphics or create a label from scratch in minutes. And the tool supports 20 languages.
Keep Your Printers Up and Running with the Right Service Plan and Certified Supplies
Backed by Zebra’s worldwide service and support
You count on your printers to keep your operations moving. And with an optional Zebra OneCare™ Maintenance Plan, it will. You get unmatched support, directly from the company that knows your printer best — Zebra. 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 OneCare™ provides enhanced coverage that exceeds standard warranty for normal wear and tear, priority repair turnaround times at the depot and more—all for a tiny fraction of the cost of a single repair.
Consistently Exceptional Zebra Certified Supplies
Printing supplies can impact everything from printhead lifespan to operational efficiency. That’s why we design, produce and rigorously pre-test our own line of thermal printing supplies to ensure that your Zebra printer delivers consistent, optimized performance. For industry-leading quality, service and thermal printing expertise, choose Zebra Certified Supplies.
Specifications
Printer Specifications
| Resolution | 203 dpi/8 dots per mm 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional) |
| Memory | 8 MB Flash; 16 MB SDRAM |
| Maximum Print Width | 104mm for 203 dpi 106mm for 300 dpi |
| Maximum Print Speed | 152mm per second for 203 dpi 127mm per second for 300 dpi |
| Media Sensors | Movable black mark sensor, limited range from center to left side; fixed off-center gap sensor; ribbon sensor; head open sensor |
| Programming Languages | ZPL II; EPL 2; XML; compatible with TSPL subset |
Standard Features
- Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal print method
- ZPL, EPL and non-Zebra command languages
- Single tri-color LED status indicator
- Single button for feed/pause
- USB connectivity
- OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
- Media window
- Dual-wall frame construction
- ZebraDesigner Essentials - for more information or to download the easy label design tool free, please visit
www.zebra.com/zebradesigne
Media and Ribbon Characteristics
| Label Length | Minimum: 25.4mm; maximum: 990mm |
| Media Width | 25.4mm to 112mm |
| Media Roll Size | Maximum outer diameter: 127mm Core inner diameter: 12.7mm and 25.4mm standard and 38.1mm using optional adapters |
| Media Thickness | Minimum: 0.06mm Maximum: 0.1905mm |
| Media Types | Roll-fed or fan-fold; die cut or continuous with or without black mark; tag stock; continuous receipt paper; wristbands |
| Ribbon Types | Wax; wax/resin; resin |
| Ribbon Outside Diameter | 66mm (300m) 34mm (74m) |
| Ribbon Length | 74m to 300m |
| Ribbon Ratio | 1:4 ribbon to media (300m) 1:1 ribbon to media (74m) |
| Ribbon Width | 33.02mm to 110mm |
| Ribbon Core I.D. | 25.4mm ( 300m); 12.7mm (74m) |
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions | Thermal Transfer (ZD230TA): 267mm L x 202mm W x 192mm H Direct Thermal (ZD230DA): 220mm L x 180mm W x 150mm H |
| Weight | Thermal Transfer (ZD230TA): 1.8kg Direct Thermal (ZD230DA): 1.2kg |
| Color | Gray or white color scheme |
Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies
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1D Barcodes |
Code 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, Planet Code |
| 2D Barcodes | Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec |
| Fonts and Graphics | 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts; Three resident scalable ZPL fonts; Five resident expandable EPL2 fonts; Native open-type font support; Unicode compliant for multi-language, on demand thermal printing 2 MB user available non-volatile memory; 2 MB user available SDRAM |
Operating Characteristics
| Operating Temperature |
+5C to +40C |
| Storage Temperature | -40C to +60C |
| Operating Humidity | 25% to 85% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Electrical | 220VAC; 50Hz |
Options and Accessories
| Communications | USB to Serial |
| Media Handling | None |
| Real-time Clock | None |
