Zebra printers
Zebra ZT230: ZPL guide
The Zebra ZT230 is an industrial printer. Here you will find the key specifications and a ready-to-use ZPL example.
The Zebra ZT230 is an industrial printer. Here you will find the key specifications and a ready-to-use ZPL example.
Key specifications
| Model | Zebra ZT230 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 203 / 300 DPI |
| Maximum print width | 104 mm (4.09") @ 203 DPI · 104 mm (4.09") @ 300 DPI |
| Type | Industrial |
| Technology | Direct thermal and thermal transfer |
| Print speed | Up to 6 ips / 152 mm/s |
| Memory | 128 MB SDRAM; 128 MB on-board linear Flash |
| Firmware / languages | ZPL; EPL; XML |
| Media width | 19.4-114 mm (0.75-4.50 in) |
| Maximum label length | 3988 mm at 203 DPI; 1854 mm at 300 DPI |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 and RS-232 serial ports |
| Media sensors | Transmissive and reflective sensors |
Designing labels for the ZT230
Create your ZPL by adjusting the DPI to the printer and choosing a width within the specified maximum. Preview it in the viewer to avoid clipping or wasted material.
| DPI | Maximum width | ^PW value |
|---|---|---|
| 203 DPI | 104 mm | ^PW831 |
| 300 DPI | 104 mm | ^PW1228 |
^PW sets the printable width in dots. Use the value that matches the actual DPI of your printer.
^XA
^PW831
^LL1199
^FO40,40^A0N,38,38^FDZebra ZT230 - 203 DPI^FS
^FO40,100^GB751,2,2^FS
^FO40,130^A0N,28,28^FD104 mm / 831 dots^FS
^XZ
Official source
Technical data from Zebra ZT200 Series specification sheet.
FAQ
Can I preview my ZPL for the ZT230 without printing?
Yes. Paste your code into the ZPL viewer and set the DPI of the ZT230 to see the label exactly as printed.