Tired of slow, unreliable label printers that break your workflow? The Zebra ZT231 (ZT23142-T0EC00FZ) is a compact industrial printer that prints fast, crisp barcodes and tags. It is built for businesses that need to keep up with high-volume shipping, inventory, or asset tracking. If you have missed deadlines because a printer could not keep up, this model gives you the speed and durability you need.
Zebra ZT231 (ZT23142-T0EC00FZ), 203x203 DPI, 305mm/sec Thermal transfer Printer
Many small to medium businesses struggle with printers that are either too cheap to last or too expensive to justify. The ZT231 solves that problem by offering industrial-grade performance at a sensible price. It prints at 305 mm per second with 203 x 203 dpi resolution, so every label is sharp and ready instantly. The large color touchscreen lets you change settings without stopping production, and the all-metal frame means the printer can survive the daily wear of a busy shop floor.
Key Features
- Print speed up to 305 mm/sec for high-volume jobs.
- 203 x 203 dpi resolution delivers clear, readable barcodes.
- 10.4 cm maximum label width fits most common label sizes.
- 10.9 cm color LCD touchscreen for easy navigation.
- Wi-Fi 5, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and USB ports for flexible connectivity.
- Optional RFID module for tag encoding and compliance.
- 256 MB flash memory stores printer settings and graphics.
- All-metal chassis ensures durability in harsh environments.
- PrintSecure encryption protects label data from unauthorized changes.
- Supports EPL, ZPL, and other common label languages.
Specifications
| Printing |
| Maximum printing width |
10.4 cm |
| Print speed |
305 mm/sec |
| Maximum resolution |
203 x 203 DPI |
| Colour |
No |
| Print technology |
Thermal transfer |
| Paper handling |
| Core diameter |
2.54 cm |
| Maximum media length |
3.99 m |
| Media thickness |
0.076 - 0.010 mm |
| Ribbon length |
450 m |
| Ribbon width |
11 cm |
| Ports & interfaces |
| RS-232 ports |
1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
1 |
| USB port |
Yes |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Connectivity technology |
Wired & Wireless |
| Performance |
| Flash memory |
256 MB |
| Internal memory |
256 MB |
| Page description languages |
EPL, EPL2, ZBI, ZPL, ZPL II |
| Design |
| Control type |
Touch |
| Colour display |
Yes |
| Display diagonal |
10.9 cm (4.3") |
| Display |
LCD |
| Built-in display |
Yes |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Power |
| AC input frequency |
50-60 Hz |
| AC input voltage |
100-240 V |
| System requirements |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Mobile operating systems supported |
Android, iOS |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
5 - 40 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
5 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 60 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 85% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
20 - 85% |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
9.1 kg |
| Height |
279 mm |
| Depth |
432 mm |
| Width |
241 mm |
| Other features |
| Maximum resolution |
203 x 203 DPI |
