Spec Sheet

Specifications
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
• ZebraDesigner Essentials – easy label design tool free at
www.zebra.com/zebradesigner
• Real-Time Clock (RTC)
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./10.9 kg
ZT231 with Liner Takeup Unit: 24 lbs./10.9 kg
*Dimensions are for the base model printer. Consult your sales
representative for specifics regarding other configurations.
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 Width
4.09 in./104 mm
Maximum Print Speed
12 ips (203 dpi)
8 ips (300 dpi)
Media Sensors
Moveable 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 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
1,476 ft./450 m
Width
2 in./51 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; 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
Marking, UKCA, VCCI, RCM, S- Mark, CCC, CU EAC,
BSMI, KCC, & BIS
Print DNA Software
This printer is supported by our Print DNA suite of software capabilities to get
your printer up and running quickly and securely, and enable your printer to
evolve with your business needs. Print DNA features may vary by model, and
some features may require a license.
For more information, please visit www.zebra.com/printdna
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 64 MB user available Flash
memory storage for downloadable objects; 32 MB user-available SDRAM
Markets and
Applications
Manufacturing
• Work-in-process
• Product ID/serial
numbers
• Packaging labeling
• Receiving/put-away
labeling
Transportation &
Logistics
• Order picking/
packing
• Shipping/receiving
• Cross-docking
• Compliance labeling
Healthcare
• Laboratory labeling
• Blood bank labeling
• Asset tracking
• Unit-dose labeling
• Pharmacy labeling
Retail
• Buy online pick up in
store labeling
• Return tagging
• Price labeling
• Shipping labeling
PRODUCT SPEC SHEET
ZT231 INDUSTRIAL PRINTER
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