

The Zebra ZD230t (ZD23W42-30EC00EZ) is a 4-inch thermal transfer desktop label printer for durable product, asset, warehouse and manufacturing labels. It prints at 203 dpi across a print width of up to 104 mm at up to 152 mm/s, takes label rolls up to 127 mm in diameter and connects via USB and Ethernet. Its dual-capacity ribbon holder takes both compact 74 m and economical 300 m ribbons. As Zebra's 4-inch value model it combines ZPL and EPL compatibility, a dual-wall frame and optional wireless connectivity at an affordable price – a modern replacement for the GC420 and GK420.
📦 What's in the box – ZD23W42-30EC00EZ
- ✅ Zebra ZD230t printer – White, USB + Ethernet
- ✅ Power supply – external power supply, 100–240 V AC
- ✅ Power cords (EU + UK) – EU (Schuko) and UK (type G) – both in the box
- ✅ USB cable – USB A-to-B, ready to connect to your PC
- ✅ Empty ribbon take-up cores – for 74 m (12.7 mm) and 300 m (25.4 mm) ribbons
- ✅ Ribbon core adapters – for using non-Zebra 300 m ribbons
- ✅ Printer documentation – drivers, utilities and manuals are a free download from Zebra
- ❌ Labels – NOT included – choose compatible Zebra labels below
- ❌ Ribbon – NOT included – 74 m (12.7 mm core) or 300 m (25.4 mm core), 33–110 mm wide, ink outside
✅ Ready to print out of the box: power supply, power cords and USB cable are included – just add labels and a ribbon.
💡 Useful extras: a label peeler or a cutter? Both are factory-installed only – see the ZD23042-31EC00EZ (peeler) and ZD23042-32EC00EZ (cutter) versions; a spare Zebra P1080383-231 ribbon core adapter set for 25.4 mm ribbon cores; Zebra 105950-035 cleaning pens for the printhead; Zebra OneCare service (Z1AE-ZD230-300, Z1AS-ZD2X-3C03, Z1AS-ZD2X-5C03) for extended cover including the printhead.
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Key Features
- Up to 152 mm/s (6 ips) at 203 dpi – fast enough for busy shipping and packing stations
- Thermal transfer with a dual-capacity ribbon holder – 74 m ribbons (12.7 mm core) or 300 m ribbons (25.4 mm core) for fewer ribbon changes; also prints on direct thermal media
- Media from 25.4 to 112 mm wide, rolls up to 127 mm in diameter on 12.7 or 25.4 mm cores (38.1 mm with an optional adapter), fanfold supported
- Movable black-mark sensor and fixed gap sensor – die-cut and continuous labels, tags, receipt paper and wristbands
- USB 2.0 and Ethernet built in – share the printer across your network
- Tear-off bar as standard – peeler and cutter versions are factory-installed (see the versions table)
- ZPL II and EPL 2 compatible – runs existing Zebra label formats (e.g. from GK420, GC420 or LP 2844 printers); Print DNA emulations for other printer languages
- Simple operation: one status LED, one feed/pause button and Zebra's OpenACCESS clamshell for quick media loading
- Dual-wall frame for a long service life, 128 MB flash / 128 MB SDRAM for fonts and graphics, ENERGY STAR qualified
- Print DNA Basic and Link-OS Basic: Zebra Setup Utilities, free ZebraDesigner Essentials label software and Windows drivers
Ideal Applications
- Product, asset and inventory labels that must last
- Labels on synthetic media for chemicals, outdoor use and cold storage
- Work-in-process and light-manufacturing labels
- Compliance and GHS/CLP labels
- Shipping and cross-docking labels
All ZD230 Versions
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| Part Number | Print Method | Interfaces | Wireless | Media Options | Color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZD23042-D0EC00EZ | Direct thermal | USB + Ethernet | – | Tear-off | Black | View product |
| ZD23042-D0ED02EZ | Direct thermal | USB | Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 4.1 | Tear-off | Black | View product |
| ZD23042-D0EG00EZ | Direct thermal | USB | – | Tear-off | Black | View product |
| ZD23042-D1EC00EZ | Direct thermal | USB + Ethernet | – | Peeler | Black | View product |
| ZD23042-D1EG00EZ | Direct thermal | USB | – | Peeler | Black | View product |
| ZD23042-D2EG00EZ | Direct thermal | USB | – | Cutter | Black | View product |
| ZD23W42-D0EC00EZ | Direct thermal | USB + Ethernet | – | Tear-off | White | View product |
| ZD23042-30EC00EZ | Thermal transfer | USB + Ethernet | – | Tear-off | Black | View product |
| ZD23042-30ED02EZ | Thermal transfer | USB | Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 4.1 | Tear-off | Black | View product |
| ZD23042-30EG00EZ | Thermal transfer | USB | – | Tear-off | Black | View product |
| ZD23042-31EC00EZ | Thermal transfer | USB + Ethernet | – | Peeler | Black | View product |
| ZD23042-31EG00EZ | Thermal transfer | USB | – | Peeler | Black | View product |
| ZD23042-32EC00EZ | Thermal transfer | USB + Ethernet | – | Cutter | Black | View product |
| ZD23042-32EG00EZ | Thermal transfer | USB | – | Cutter | Black | View product |
| ZD23W42-30EC00EZ (this version) | Thermal transfer | USB + Ethernet | – | Tear-off | White | Viewing |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | ZD23W42-30EC00EZ |
|---|---|
| Model | Zebra ZD230t (ZD200 Series) |
| Printer Type | 4-inch value desktop label printer |
| Print Method | Thermal transfer (also prints on direct thermal media) |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 152 mm/s (6 in/s) |
| Max Print Width | 104 mm (4.09 in) |
| Media Width | 25.4–112 mm (1–4.4 in) |
| Label Length | Max. 991 mm (39 in) |
| Roll Diameter | Max. 127 mm (5 in) outer diameter |
| Core Size | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) and 25.4 mm (1 in) standard; 38.1 mm (1.5 in) with optional adapter |
| Media Thickness | 0.08–0.19 mm (max. in tear-off mode) |
| Media Type | Roll-fed or fanfold; die-cut or continuous labels with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, wristbands |
| Sensors | Movable black-mark sensor (centre to left side); fixed off-centre gap sensor |
| Ribbon | 74 m (244 ft) on 12.7 mm (0.5 in) core, 1:1 ribbon-to-media ratio, or 300 m (984 ft) on 25.4 mm (1 in) core, 1:4 ratio; 33.8–109.2 mm wide; ink outside; adapters for non-Zebra 300 m ribbons included |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100 (factory-installed) |
| Wireless | None |
| Memory | 128 MB Flash, 128 MB SDRAM (50 MB non-volatile / 8 MB SDRAM user available) |
| Printer Languages | ZPL II, EPL 2, XML; Print DNA emulations for other printer languages; Link-OS Basic |
| Fonts / Character Sets | 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts, 2 scalable ZPL fonts, 5 EPL2 fonts, native OpenType support, Unicode |
| Barcodes | 1D: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13 (+2/+5), Plessey, Postnet, Standard / Industrial / Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar, Planet Code; 2D: Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec |
| Display | Single status LED, single feed/pause button (no LCD); no real-time clock |
| Media Options | Tear-off (standard); peeler and cutter available only as factory-installed versions |
| Drivers & Software | Print DNA Basic: Zebra Setup Utilities, ZebraDesigner Essentials (free), Windows drivers, printer emulations |
| Power Supply | Auto-detecting 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz (PFC) external power supply; ENERGY STAR qualified |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 197 × 267 × 191 mm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Color | White |
| Operating Temperature | 4.4 °C to 41 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to 60 °C |
| Humidity | 10–90% non-condensing (operating) |
| Certifications | IEC 60950-1, EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, FCC Class B, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, CE |
| Warranty | 24 months (Zebra ZD200 Series standard warranty) |
| In the Box | Zebra ZD230t printer (white), external power supply (100–240 V AC), EU and UK power cords, USB cable, empty 74 m (12.7 mm) and 300 m (25.4 mm) ribbon take-up cores, ribbon core adapters for non-Zebra 300 m ribbons, printer documentation – labels and ribbon NOT included |
Which ZD230 is right for you? The ZD230d (direct thermal) needs no ribbon – ideal for shipping labels and receipts; the ZD230t (thermal transfer) prints durable labels and takes 74 m or 300 m ribbons. Choose USB, USB + Ethernet or USB + Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and decide up front whether you need a peeler or a cutter – both are factory-installed. Matching Zebra labels, ribbons, spare parts and service plans are listed on this page. Compare other models in our Desktop Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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