Zebra ZT231
Smart features. Small investment. Big payoff.
Get More Value with Zebra
Demands are rising and timelines are shrinking. Do you have the printing capabilities to keep up – without interruption? The ZT231 delivers the winning combination of the right features at the right price, along with the long-lasting quality you expect from Zebra. Fast print speeds, high-resolution print quality, large color touchscreen, future-forward design and more – all in one space-saving footprint. Plus, add optional capabilities like RFID, wireless connectivity and media handling features when you need them. But that’s not all. Get built-in intelligence to make your work easier, and unmatched security so nothing stands in your way. That’s how Zebra defines value.
Features:
- Durable yet compact metal frame for light-industrial environments
- 4.3" full-color touchscreen for easy operation and settings management
- Multiple connectivity options: USB, Serial, Ethernet, Bluetooth (optional Wi-Fi)
- RFID option available for advanced tracking applications
- Side-loading media and ribbon system for quick changes
- Compatible with Zebra’s Print DNA software suite for simple setup, management, and security
- Ideal for manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, retail, and healthcare labeling
Applications:
- 🏥 Healthcare
- 🚚 Transportation
- ⚙️ Manufacturing
- 📦 Warehouse & Logistics
- 🛒 Retail
Specifications:
| Printing Technology | Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal |
|
Resolution |
|
| Print Speed (Maximum) |
12 ips ( 203 dpi ) 8 ips ( 300 dpi ) |
| Print Width (Maximum) |
4.09 in. / 104 mm |
| Print Length |
203 dpi: 157 in / 3988 mm
|
| Media type |
Continuous, die-cut, notch, black mark |
| Media Width (min to max) |
0.75 in. / 19.4 mm to 4.50 in. / 114 mm |
| Media Thickness (min to max) | 0.003 in. / 0.076 mm to 0.010 in. / 0.25 mm |
| Media Roll Size (max), Core 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 |
| Maximum Ribbon Length |
1,476 ft. / 450 m |
| Ribbon Width |
2 in. / 51 mm to 4.33 in. / 110 mm |
| Ribbon Core I.D. | 1.0 in. / 25.4 mm |
| Media Sensor |
Moveable transmissive and reflective sensors |
| Main Interface |
Communications: USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial port, 10 / 100 Ethernet, and USB Host |
| Options & Accessories |
1. Communication |
| Case |
Metal frame and metal enclosures , Bi-fold media door with large clear window |
| Control panel |
|
| RAM (standard Memory) |
256 MB SDRAM memory 256 MB on-board linear Flash memory |
| Drivers and software | Free-of-charge ZebraDesigner software, including set-up using Zebra Setup Utilities |
| Barcode Symbologies |
Linear Barcodes: |
| 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 |
| Size (W x D x H) |
ZT231 Closed: |
| Weight |
ZT231: 20 lbs. / 9.1 kg |
| dpi |
203, 300 |
|---|





