Zebra ZT231 Direct Thermal Industrial Printer
$1,520.00
The Zebra ZT231 Direct Thermal Printer delivers reliable, industrial-grade performance in a compact, user-friendly design. Built for durability, speed, and efficiency, it’s ideal for light manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and retail labeling applications. Featuring a large color touchscreen, multiple connectivity options, and an all-metal frame, the ZT231 provides exceptional value and versatility.
Technical Specifications
Print Technology
- Direct Thermal (DT) – no ribbon required
- Optional model supports Thermal Transfer (TT)
Print Resolution
- 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) standard
- Optional 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
Construction:
- Metal frame with plastic enclosures
- Tool-less printhead and platen roller replacement
Maximum Print Speed:
- Up to 12 ips (203 dpi)
- Up to 8 ips (300 dpi)
Media Handling:
- Media Width: 0.75″ (19.4 mm) – 4.50″ (114 mm)
- Media Thickness: 0.003″ (0.076 mm) – 0.010″ (0.25 mm)
- Maximum Roll Diameter: 8″ (203 mm) O.D. on 3″ (76 mm) I.D. core
- Side-loading design with bi-fold door for compact footprint
Memory:
- 256 MB SDRAM
- 256 MB on-board Flash memory
Connectivity Options:
- Standard: USB 2.0 / RS-232 Serial / 10/100 Ethernet / USB Host
- Optional: Wi-Fi 802.11ac / Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) / second Ethernet / applicator interface
Display & Interface:
- 4.3″ Full-Color Touchscreen with intuitive menu navigation
- LED status indicators and on-screen setup wizards
Programming Languages:
- ZPL & ZPL II compatible
- EPL/EPL2 (203 dpi models only)
- Optional ZBI 2.0 for stand-alone applications
Maximum Print Width:
- 4.09 in / 104 mm
Power Requirements:
- Auto-ranging 100–240 VAC / 50–60 Hz
Environmental:
- Operating Temp (Direct Thermal): 32°F – 105°F (0°C – 40°C)
- Operating Humidity: 20% – 85% non-condensing
- Storage Temp: -40°F – 140°F (-40°C – 60°C)
Physical Dimensions:
- Size: 17″ (L) × 9.5″ (W) × 11″ (H) (432 mm × 241 mm × 279 mm)
- Weight: Approx. 20 lbs (9.1 kg)
Technical Specifications
- Durable industrial design for light manufacturing and warehouse environments
- Easy media loading and maintenance access
- Optional RFID encoding available (ZT231 RFID model)
- Backward compatible with Zebra ZT200 Series media and ribbons
- Supported by Zebra Printer Profile Manager Enterprise and Print DNA software suite
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