Description
Specifications
Standard Features
• Print methods: direct-thermal or thermal-transfer (optional)
• Construction: metal frame with choice of metal (ZT230) or plastic (ZT220) media cover
• 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
• Bi-color LEDs for quick printer status
• Icon-based LCD multilingual graphical user interface and full function keypad (ZT230)
• Simple keypad (ZT220)
• Communications: USB 2.0 and RS-232 Serial ports
• ENERGY STAR® certified
• ZebraDesigner Essentials – easy label design tool free at
www.zebra.com/zebradesigner
Physical Characteristics
Dimension ZT220 closed:
17 in. L x 9.4 in. W x 11 in. H
432 mm L x 239 mm W x 280 mm H
ZT230 closed:
17 in. L x 9.5 in. W x 10.9 in. H
432 mm L x 242 mm W x 277 mm H
Weight ZT220 closed: 17 lbs./7.8 kg
ZT230 closed: 20 lbs./9.1 kg
*Dimensions are for the base model printer. Consult your sales representative for specifics regarding other configurations.
Printer Specifications
Operating System Link-OS®
Resolution 203 dpi/8 dots per mm
300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
Memory 128 MB SDRAM memory
128 MB on-board linear Flash memory
Maximum Print Width 4.09 in./104 mm
Maximum Print Speed 6 in./152 mm per second
Media Sensors Transmissive and reflective sensors
Print Length 203 dpi: 157”/3988 mm
300 dpi: 73”/1854 mm
Media Characteristics
Media Width 0.75 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 Thickness 0.003 in./0.076 mm to 0.010 in./0.25 mm
Media Types Continuous, die-cut, notch, black mark
Ribbon Characteristics (Thermal-transfer option only)
Standard Length ZT220: 1,476 ft./450 m
ZT230: 1,476 ft./450 m
Width 1.57 in./40 mm to 4.33 in./110 mm
Core 1.0 in./25.4 mm
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 Humidity 20% to 85% non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 85% non-condensing
Electrical Universal auto-ranging (PFC-compliant) power supply
100-240 VAC; 47-63 Hz
ENERGY STAR certified
Agency Approvals IEC 60950, EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024,
EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
ZT220: cTUVus, CE, FCC, ICES-003, VCCI, C-Tick, NOM, Gost-R, BSMI, S-Mark (Argentina), KC, CCC, UkrSepro, SII, SABS
ZT230: cTUVus, CE, FCC, ICES-003, VCCI, C-Tick, NOM, Gost-R, BSMI, S-Mark (Argentina), KC, CCC, UkrSepro, SII, SABS
Software Tools
Print DNA Software Solutions
Development Tools — With faster, easier and smarter integration of Zebra printers with your devices and applications, your Zebra printing solutions are up and running in less time, with less cost.
Management Tools — Minimize IT effort and maximize IT control with Print DNA management tools — the easy way to add and manage any number of printers, anywhere — from a handful of printers to thousands of printers all around the world.
Productivity Tools — Reach new levels of productivity with innovations that streamline tasks and workflows, optimize device performance and solve tomorrow’s printing problems today.
Visibility Tools — Regardless of whether or not you have an existing Mobile Device Management solution in place, robust visibility tools provide unparalleled insight into printer health, usage and performance.
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 with Line Mode simplifies label formatting and enables format compatibility with legacy applications. (EPL with Line Mode available on direct thermal models only.) (EPL available on 203 dpi models only.)
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
7 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
58 MB user available non-volatile memory storage for downloadable objects
4 MB user-available SDRAM
*Contains UFST® from Agfa Monotype Corporation
Options and Accessories
Communication
• ZebraNet® a/b/g/n Print Server (internal)
• ZebraNet® 10/100 Print Server (internal or external)
• Centronics® Parallel port (internal)
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
Real Time Clock (RTC)
Keyboard Display Unit
ZKDU™ keyboard display units for stand-alone printing applications
*Specifications are subject to change without notice
