Zebra
ZT231
Industrial Printing — Standard or RFID-Enabled
The Zebra ZT231 delivers dependable 4-inch industrial printing for light to mid-volume workflows. Available in standard and RFID versions, it offers speeds up to 12 ips (at 203 dpi), optional high resolution at 300 dpi, a full-colour touchscreen, and flexible connectivity. Whether you need plain label output or RFID encoding, the ZT231 gives you versatile performance and value.
High Throughput & Detail — Up to 12 inches per second at 203 dpi; 300 dpi option for sharper text & graphics.
Compact & Work-Friendly Design — Bi-fold door reduces space needed, side-loading supplies path, colour touchscreen simplifies operation.
Flexible Connectivity & Upgrades — USB, Serial, Ethernet, USB Host standard; options for wireless, peeler, cutter, and RFID module.
RFID Version for Tracking & Visibility — The RFID model supports UHF EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-63 tagging with adaptive encoding, ideal for supply chain, asset tracking, and compliance applications.
Durable Build & Low Maintenance — Sturdy metal frame with tool-less printhead replacement, reliable media sensors, and clearly visible status indicators.
| Feature | Standard ZT231 | ZT231 RFID Model |
|---|---|---|
| Print Methods | Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal | Same, with RFID encoding capability added |
| Resolutions | 203 dpi standard; optional 300 dpi | Same resolutions, including 300 dpi; RFID version commonly paired with 203 dpi and 300 dpi with slower speed at higher dpi. |
| Max Print Speed | Up to 12 ips at 203 dpi; ~8 ips at 300 dpi | Same speed specs; RFID encoding may affect throughput under certain tag/media conditions. |
| Maximum Print Width | ~4.09 in / 104 mm | Identical |
| Media Handling | Side-loading; supports continuous, die-cut, black mark etc.; large roll capacity; adjustable sensors | Same media support; RFID version includes added calibration/adaptive encoding and media sensor adjustments for RFID tags. |
| Memory & Hardware | 256 MB SDRAM, 256 MB Flash; full-color 4.3″ touchscreen; 3-colour LEDs; metal frame | Same core hardware; RFID version adds RFID encoder module, compliant RFID firmware & tag support. |
| Dimensions & Weight | ≈ 432 × 241 × 279 mm; ~9.1 kg | Very similar; RFID module versions may weigh slightly more but same form factor. |
| Operating Conditions | 5-40 °C operating; -40-60 °C storage; humidity ranges per spec | Same environmental specs apply to RFID version. |