Why You Should Upgrade from a ZT230 to a ZT231
June 27th marks the end of Zebra’s ZT230 industrial printer, with the end-of-service date scheduled for January 31st, 2026. Taking its place is the new Zebra ZT231 industrial printer. The ZT231 is durable, efficient and intuitive, allowing for easy setup and fast, reliable printing.
You may be considering keeping your ZT230 instead of upgrading, but doing so means cheating yourself out of the ZT231’s superior performance and features.
Key Features
The ZT231 improves upon the ZT230 in several ways:
Full-color touchscreen: The 4.3 inch full-color touchscreen allows you to access videos and see your print status at a glance. The intuitive, easy-to-use menu also cuts down on training time.
Faster print speed: While the ZT230 can only print at 6 ips, the ZT231 is capable of printing at speeds ranging from 8 to 12 ips, depending on the printhead dpi. This allows for faster print speeds without sacrificing print quality.
Ethernet support: The ZT231 comes standard with Ethernet support, meaning you’ll have network connectivity right out of the box.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE): BLE comes standard with the ZT231, meaning you’ll have out-of-the-box Bluetooth access that doesn’t consume too much energy.
USB host port: The ZT231 comes with USB host port connectivity right out of the box. This allows you to connect USB scanners or keyboards to the printer, allowing for easier data input.
Backwards-compatible: The ZT231 has been thoroughly tested for backwards-compatibility, ensuring that you won’t need to change the label format you used with the ZT230.
Thermal Printers at Barcode Factory
If you’re looking to upgrade your printing experience, Barcode Factory has you covered. We offer the ZT231 in both direct thermal and hybrid models, at both 203 and 300 dpi, with cutters, peelers and other additional options. If you’re unsure of which model works best for you, one of our trained experts can help you choose according to your budget and needs. Browse our selection here or contact us today to get a quote, place an order or to have us answer your questions.