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Zebra ZT230: ZPL guide
The Zebra ZT230 is an industrial printer with ZPL support. Below you will find the most important specifications for designing and printing labels as well as…
Zebra ZT230: ZPL guide
The Zebra ZT230 is an industrial printer with ZPL support. Below you will find the most important specifications for designing and printing labels as well as tools to preview your ZPL.
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 | Industrie |
| 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.
- [View Zebra source](https://www.zebra.com/gb/en/products/spec-sheets/printers/industrial/zt200-series.html)
FAQ
What resolution (DPI) does the ZT230 have?
Check the specification table: it lists the DPI available for this model.
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.