Industrial Printers
Zebra ZT231 Industrial Printer
Zebra ZT231 industrial printer. Smart features. Small investment. Big benefits. Built to perform. Built to last.
Ethernet203 DPI300 DPI
ZT231ZT231R
Technical Specifications
Zebra ZT231 Industrial Printer
Resolution
Max Print Speed
12 ips (203 dpi)
8 ips (300 dpi)
8 ips (300 dpi)
Print Methods
Direct thermal & thermal transfer
Max Print Width
4.09 in / 104 mm
Connectivity
USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial, Ethernet 10/100, USB Host, BTLE
Display
4.3 in color touchscreen
Memory
256 MB SDRAM
256 MB onboard linear flash
256 MB onboard linear flash
Media Width
0.75 in / 19.4 mm to 4.50 in / 114 mm
RFID
Field-installable UHF RFID kit
Operating Temp
Thermal transfer: 40°F to 105°F / 5°C to 40°C
Direct thermal: 32°F to 105°F / 0°C to 40°C
Direct thermal: 32°F to 105°F / 0°C to 40°C
Overview
About the Zebra ZT231 Industrial Printer
Zebra ZT231 industrial printer. Smart features. Small investment. Big benefits.
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Key Features
Standard Features
Print methods: direct thermal or thermal transfer printing
Construction: metal frame and metal cabinets
Media door with a clear window
Simplified side loading for ribbon and print media
Element Energy Equalizer™ (E3™) thin-film printhead that improves print quality
Tricolor LED lights to quickly check the printer status
4.3 in color touchscreen with an intuitive menu to speed up operation and adjustments
Communications: USB 2.0, RS-232 serial port, Ethernet 10/100 and USB Host
ENERGY STAR™ certified
Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) technology for greater location accuracy
ZebraDesigner Essentials: a simple label-design tool available free of charge
Real-Time Clock (RTC)
Full Specifications
Zebra ZT231 — Complete Specifications
| 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 take-up: 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 lb / 9.1 kg ZT231 with liner take-up: 24 lb / 10.9 kg |
| *Dimensions are for the base printer model. Talk to your sales representative for information on other configurations. | |
| Printer Specifications | |
| Resolution | 203 dpi / 8 dots per mm 300 dpi (12 dots per mm), optional |
| Memory | 256 MB SDRAM 256 MB onboard linear flash |
| Maximum print width | 4.09 in / 104 mm |
| Maximum print speed | 12 ips (203 dpi) 8 ips (300 dpi) |
| Media sensors | Movable transmissive and reflective sensors |
| Maximum print length | 203 dpi: 157 in / 3988 mm 300 dpi: 73 in / 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 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 | 1476 ft / 450 m |
| Width | 2 in / 51 mm to 4.33 in / 110 mm |
| Core | 1.0 in / 25.4 mm |
| Operating Characteristics | |
| Operating temperature | Thermal transfer: 40°F to 105°F / 5°C to 40°C Direct thermal: 32°F to 105°F / 0°C to 40°C |
| Storage/transport temperature | -40°F to 140°F / -40°C to 60°C |
| Operating humidity | 20% to 85% non-condensing |
| Storage humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
| Electrical | Universal auto-ranging power supply (PFC compliant) 100-240 V AC; 50-60 Hz ENERGY STAR certified |
| Agency approvals | IEC 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 Mark, UKCA, VCCI, RCM, S-Mark, CCC, CU EAC, BSMI, KCC and BIS |
| Firmware | |
| Programming languages | ZBI 2.0™: powerful optional programming language that lets printers run standalone applications, connect to peripherals and more. ZPL and ZPL II™: Zebra Programming Language provides sophisticated label formats and printer control, and is supported across all Zebra printers. EPL and EPL2™: Eltron Programming Language simplifies label formatting and enables format compatibility with existing applications (EPL is only available on 203 dpi models). |
| Barcode Symbologies | |
| Linear barcodes | Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 with A/B/C subsets 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 composites) |
| Fonts and Graphics | |
| Fonts and graphics | Z7 bitmap fonts, 1 smooth scalable (CG Triumvirate™ Bold Condensed). Preloaded scalable Unicode™-compliant fonts for EMEA character sets. International character sets supporting IBM™ Code Page 850. Supports user-defined fonts and graphics, including custom logos. ZPL II drawing commands include boxes and lines. Includes 64 MB of non-volatile memory storage available to the user for downloadable objects; 32 MB SDRAM available to the user. |
| Options and Accessories | |
| Communication | Optional 802.11ac Wi-Fi card Optional Ethernet 10/100 card Applicator interface |
| Media handling | Peel: a front-mount passive peel without spindle for rewinding Peel: a front-mount passive peel with spindle for liner take-up (factory only) Cutter: a front-mount guillotine cutter |
| RFID | Field-installable UHF RFID kit |
| Standalone keyboard display | ZKDU™ standalone keyboard display units for standalone printing solutions |
All Configurations
25 configurations
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