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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./9.1 kg
ZT231 with Liner Takeup Unit: 24 lbs./10.9 kg

 

 

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 Width4.09 in./104 mm
Maximum Print Speed

12 ips (203 dpi)
8 ips (300 dpi)

Media SensorsMoveable 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 Width0.75 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 Thickness0.003 in./0.076 mm to 0.010 in./0.25 mm
Media TypesContinuous, die-cut, notch, black mark

 

Ribbon Characteristics (Thermal-transfer option only)

Standard Length1,476 ft./450 m
Width2 in./51 mm to 4.33 in./110 mm
Core1.0 in./25.4 mm

 

Operating Characteristics

Operating Temp.

Thermal transfer: 40ºF to 105ºF/5º to 40ºC


Direct thermal: 32ºF to 105ºF/0º to 40ºC

 

 

ZT231

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