Zebra ZT231 label printer Thermal transfer 203 x 203 DPI 305 mm/sec Wired & Wireless Ethernet LAN Bluetooth

ZT231, 4.3” full-color touchscreen, 203DPI, 256MB SDRAM, 256MB Flash

Key Features

• Built to Last: Designed with a durable metal frame and an intelligent thermal system, the Zebra ZT231 runs reliably 24/7 in dusty or harsh work environments, with no vents or fans to clog—keeping your operations moving
• Fast, Crisp Label Printing: With clear 203 DPI resolution and a speedy 6 inches per second, this printer effortlessly produces sharp 4-inch labels, perfect for everyday labeling needs without wasting materials
• Inkless Printing Made Simple: Using thermal transfer technology, the ZT231 prints high-quality, long-lasting labels without ink, saving time and money on refills and maintenance
• Easy to Connect and Set Up: With USB, Serial, Gigabit Ethernet, and a bright color touchscreen LCD, the ZT231 connects to your system with ease and makes setup or troubleshooting simple with its intuitive display
• Consistent, Reliable Performance: Built for continuous industrial use, the ZT231 delivers dependable thermal transfer printing, ensuring your labels stay vibrant and durable for every task

Description

Smart features. Small investment. Big payoff.
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.

Get More Value with Zebra

Simple Operation with Smart Features
Reduce training time with the ZT231’s easy-to-use 4.3” full-color touchscreen. See status at a glance, access wizards and helpful how-to videos and make changes with the touch of a finger or gloved hand. Seamlessly integrate the ZT231 into your existing network as it is backwards compatible and features Printer Emulations to replace other brands without having to change label formats or rewrite code.

Make It Easy for Your IT Team
Take advantage of Zebra’s robust, ever growing Print DNATM software suite for added capabilities. Easily configure, troubleshoot and manage your printers onsite or remotely via a web-based dashboard. Compare your printer security settings against best practices and adjust to match your preferences, while protecting your data from vulnerabilities.

The Smart Choice Now and Later
The benefits of buying a ZT231 don’t end at the point of purchase. Expand your printer’s capabilities with field-installable upgrades when you need them. Add options such as a cutter or peeler, wireless connectivity or even UHF RFID encoding.

Built to Perform. Engineered to Endure.

Don’t Compromise on Quality
With a durable metal frame, the ZT231 is ideal for light industrial environments. Print crisp text and barcodes with optional 300 dpi resolution. Advance your label throughput with industry-leading print speeds up to 12 ips at 203 dpi. Be confident knowing you’re backed by Zebra, the #1 leader in barcode printing.

Get More Done with Greater Visibility
The ZT231 includes an all-new architecture to process more jobs at once and evolve with emerging technologies. Onboard analytics and printhead element out detection help you plan maintenance in advance. And, the easy tool-less platen and print head removal makes maintenance easy.

Small Footprint, Big Access
To help you make the most of your workspace, we’ve engineered the ZT231 with a space-saving, compact design and bi-fold door that reduces the height needed to open your printer. Take the trouble out of media loading with an intuitive design and color-coded cues. Adjustable sensors offer greater media flexibility and the large ribbon roll capacity lets you change media less frequently.

Connect Your Way
Take advantage of a variety of standard connectivity options including USB, Serial, Ethernet and USB Host. Tap to pair and print with compatible mobile devices with the Print Touch tag (NFC). Add a second Ethernet port, 802.11ac or an Applicator port.

Get RFID Without Complication
Incorporate UHF RFID printing and encoding* for greater visibility and tracking. Get greater media flexibility and simple RFID calibration with Zebra’s adaptive encoding technology that eliminates complex placement guidelines.

Software That Gives You a Serious Advantage

Update, Troubleshoot and Monitor – All from a Single Location
With Zebra’s Printer Profile Manager Enterprise, part of Print DNA, you can easily manage, secure and troubleshoot your networked printers from any location. And an intuitive browser-based interface lets you see status at a glance, quickly triage issues to minimize downtime and perform updates and maintenance.

Unparalleled, Peace-of-Mind Printer Security
Security risks are real and costly. Endpoints are becoming popular targets – including networked thermal printers. Shield yourself from cyber attacks with Zebra’s PrintSecure, part of Print DNA. Easily configure your printers via secure connections, identify vulnerabilities, block unauthorized access and detect events before they happen.

Supplies, Service and Support

Zebra Certified Supplies
Printing supplies provide a digital voice for assets across your supply chain. You rely on them to disseminate critical data throughout your organization. If something goes wrong with your printing supplies, operations are interrupted, productivity suffers and costs rise. That’s why we design, produce and rigorously pretest our own line of labels and tags to ensure consistent, optimized performance in your Zebra printer. For industry-leading quality, service and thermal printing expertise, choose Zebra Certified Supplies.

Backed by Zebra’s Worldwide Service and Support
Access repair support services anywhere around the globe through Zebra and its trusted network of more than 10,000 partners. Zebra OneCare™ Maintenance Plans provide enhanced coverage that exceeds standard warranty.

Specifications

Printing
Print technology	Thermal transfer
Colour	No
Print speed	305 mm/sec
Maximum resolution	203 x 203 DPI
Maximum printing width	4.09" (10.4 cm)
Display
Display	LCD
Display diagonal	4.3"
Colour display	Yes
Memory
Internal memory	256 MB
Flash memory	256 MB
Paper handling
Ribbon width	4.33" (11 cm)
Ribbon length	17716.5" (450 m)
Media thickness	0.076 - 0.010 mm
Maximum media length	157.1" (3.99 m)
Core diameter	1" (2.54 cm)
Ports & interfaces
Wi-Fi	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
RS-232 ports	1
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes
USB port	Yes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)	Yes
Performance
Mobile operating systems supported	Android, iOS
Ribbon width	4.33" (11 cm)
Ribbon length	17716.5" (450 m)
Internal memory	256 MB
Flash memory	256 MB
Page description languages	EPL, EPL2, ZBI, ZPL, ZPL II
Design
Display	LCD
Product colour	Black
Display diagonal	4.3"
Colour display	Yes
Control type	Touch
Built-in display	Yes
Power
AC input voltage	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50-60 Hz
System requirements
Mobile operating systems supported	Android, iOS
Windows operating systems supported	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions
Width	9.49" (241 mm)
Depth	17" (432 mm)
Height	11" (279 mm)
Weight	20.1 lbs (9.1 kg)