The RFID Printer That Works for You and Your Budget
Meet Escalating Compliance Requirements
More retailers now require products to include RFID labels. Meet this need without breaking your budget. The ZT231 RFID delivers easy-to-use, quality RFID printing and encoding at a price you can afford.
Advance Your RFID Capabilities
With the Broadest, Field-Proven Portfolio
As you’re incorporating RFID solutions, take advantage of Zebra’s unrivaled portfolio of RFID printers, readers, sensors and inlays to give you a competitive edge and stay ahead of advancing technology. No matter your needs, know you’re backed by an industry leader with decades of proven expertise.
Specifications
RFID
• Supports tags compatible with: UHF EPC Gen 2 V2.1, ISO/IEC 18000 -63 and RAIN RFID protocols
• Integrated RFID system is user-upgradable in the field
• Adaptive Encoding Technology automatically selects optimum encode settings
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
• Real-Time Clock (RTC)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions* | ZT231 RFID Closed: 17 in. L x 9.5 in. W x 11 in. H |
Weight | ZT231 RFID: 20 lbs./9.1 kg |
*Dimensions are for the base model printer. Consult your salesrepresentative for specifics regarding other configurations. |
Printer Specifications
Resolution | 203 dpi/8 dots per mm |
Memory | 256 MB SDRAM memory |
Maximum Print Width | 4.09 in./104 mm |
Maximum Print Speed | 12 ips (203 dpi) |
Media Sensors | Moveable transmissive and reflective sensors |
Maximum Print Length | 203 dpi: 157 in/3988 mm |
Media Characteristics
Minimum Label and | Tear mode: 0.7 in/18 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 |
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 | 1.57 in./40 mm to 4.33 in./110 mm |
Core | 1.0 in./25.4 mm |