Zebra Industrial printer

Zebra ZT231 Thermal Transfer Printer | 4 inch | 203 dpi | USB Serial+Ethernet

  • Model Name: Zebra ZT231
  • DPI: 203 dpi
  • Features: Desktop
  • Size of Receipt: 203 mm
  • Print Speed: 304.7 mm/sec
  • Interface: USB+RS232+Ethernet
  • Weight: 9.1 kg
  • 1 Year warranty in all products
  • SDK and APIs are available for support

Printer Informations

Printer Specifications

Resolution

203 dpi/8 dots per mm
300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)

Memory

256 MB SDRAM memory
256 MB on-board linear Flash memory

Maximum Print Width4.09 in./104 mm
Maximum Print Speed

12 ips (203 dpi)
8 ips (300 dpi)

Media SensorsMoveable transmissive and reflective sensors
Maximum Print Length

203 dpi: 157 in/3988 mm
300 dpi: 73in/1854 mm

Media Characteristics

Minimum Label and Liner Length

Tear mode: 0.7 in/18 mm
Cutter mode: 1 in/25 mm
Peel mode: 0.5 in/13 mm

Media Width0.75 in./19.4 mm to 4.50 in./114 mm
Media Roll Size

8.0 in./203 mm O.D. on a 3.0 in./76 mm I.D. core
6.0 in./152 mm O.D. on a 1.0 in./25 mm I.D. core

Media Thickness0.003 in./0.076 mm to 0.010 in./0.25 mm
Media TypesContinuous, die-cut, notch, black mark

Operating Characteristics

Operating Temp.

Thermal transfer: 40ºF to 105ºF/5º to 40ºC
Direct thermal: 32ºF to 105ºF/0º to 40ºC

Storage/Transportation
Temperature
-40ºF to 140ºF/-40º to 60ºC
Operating Humidity20% to 85% non-condensing
Storage Humidity5% to 85% non-condensing
Electrical

Universal auto-ranging (PFC-compliant)
power supply 100-240 VAC; 50-60 Hz
ENERGY STAR certified

Agency ApprovalsIEC 62368-1, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN55035, 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, UKCA, VCCI, RCM, S- Mark, CCC, CU EAC, BSMI, KCC, and BIS

Ribbon Characteristics (Thermal-transfer option only)

Standard Length1,476 ft./450 m
Width2 in./51 mm to 4.33 in./110 mm
Core1.0 in./25.4 mm

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions*

ZT231 Closed: 17 in. L x 9.5 in. W x 11 in. H
432 mm L x 241 mm W x 279 mm H
ZT231 with Liner Takeup Unit:
17 in. L x 9.5 in. W x 12.75 in. H
432 mm L x 241 mm W x 324 mm H

Weight

ZT231: 20 lbs./9.1 kg
ZT231 with Liner Takeup Unit: 24 lbs./10.9 kg

 

*Dimensions are for the base model printer. Consult your salesrepresentative for specifics regarding other configurations.

Options and Accessories

Communication
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi option card
• 10/100 Ethernet option card
• Applicator Interface
Media Handling
• Peel — a front-mount, passive-peel with no take-up spindle
• Peel — a front-mount, passive-peel with liner take-up spindle (factory-fit only)
• Cutter — a front-mount guillotine cutter
RFID
• UHF field-installable RFID kit
Keyboard Display Unit
• ZKDU™ keyboard display units for stand-alone printing applications

Barcode Symbologies

Linear Barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 with subsets A/B/C and UCC Case Codes, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN with
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: Aztec, Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF417, TLC 39, RSS-14 (and composite)

Fonts and Graphics

Z7 bitmapped, 1 smooth-scalable (CG Triumvirate™ Bold Condensed) Pre-loaded Unicode™-compliant scalable fonts for EMEA character sets International character sets supporting the following code page: IBM™ Code Page 850
Supports user-defined fonts and graphics, including custom logos ZPL II drawing commands including boxes and lines 64 MB user available Flash memory storage for downloadable objects; 32 MB user-available SDRAM

Standard Features

• Print methods: direct-thermal or thermal-transfer
• Construction: metal frame and metal enclosures
• Bi-fold media door with large clear window
• Side-loading supplies path for simplified media and ribbon loading
• Thin film printhead with E3™ Element Energy™ Equalizer for superior print quality
• Three-color LEDs for quick printer status
• 4.3” color resistive touch screen with intuitive menu for quick operation and settings
• Communications: USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial port, 10/100 Ethernet, and USB Host
• ENERGY STAR™ certified
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) technology for enhanced location precision

Firmware

ZBI 2.0™ — Optional powerful programming language that lets printers run stand-alone applications, connect to peripherals, and much more.
ZPL and ZPL II™ — Zebra Programming Language provides sophisticated label formatting and printer control and is compatible with all Zebra printers.
EPL and EPL2™— Eltron Programming Language simplifies label formatting and enables format compatibility with legacy applications. (EPL available on 203 dpi models only.)