Zebra ZT200 Series Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zebra ZT200 Series Frequently Asked Questions?
That’s a good question. Our customers ask us many questions regarding the features of the printers and how they relate to their applications. Looking at the most common questions, let’s start with:
What is the Zebra ZT200 predecessor?
The ZT200 series replaced the S4M.
What is the Zebra ZT200 Series?
The ZT200 series of printers are the next generation of Zebra’s value priced tabletop printers. This is the first level of Zebra’s industrial printer line. The printers feature improved print quality, consumer based styling (less boxy) a smaller footprint and simpler set up, compared to previous generations of printers).
What is the difference between the ZT220 and ZT230?
The ZT200 series of printers consists of two price point options, although the only substantive difference in terms of features between the ZT220 and ZT230 is the material used for the external cover. Both printers in the ZT200 series are built on a common platform and share the same internal mechanical components. The primary difference between the products is the material used for the external cover, ribbon length, and the user interface. The ribbon length will be standard for both at 450M effective March 2021.
The Zebra ZT220
is the lower priced option in the product series. The ZT220 does not have an LCD GUI, offers smaller print ribbon capacity (300M) and utilizes an all plastic cover. The ZT220 is intended to fill a product gap between the bottom midrange printer (currently the S4M) and the top of the desktop printer line (currently GX430). The ZT220 is also a good replacement candidate for ageing S600 and S400 printers. The ZT220 will be available in all countries in which Zebra sells products.
The ZT230
is the premium product within the ZT series. Distinguishing features of the ZT230 include the mostly metal printer cover, an icon based LCD graphical user interface, and larger print ribbon capacity, (450M). The ZT230 is the next generation replacement for the S4M, having the same list price while offering an enhanced feature set and improved mechanical and functional design. The ZT230 will be available in all countries in which Zebra sells products.
Which printer is the best solution for me?
The ZT200 series of printers will fill the good product category of the tabletop product line. ZT200 is a midrange printer and sits below the better category (ZT400 and ZT500) and most industrial category (ZT600) in terms of overall features and functions. If you are printing a few 100 to 1000 labels a day, the ZT200 series may be the right printer for you. With all the features and options, such as DT versus TT, cutters, real time clocks, rewinders, peelers, connectivity from Serial, USB to Ethernet and wireless – what do you need for your application. We can help you with that. Contact BarcodeFactory.
ZT220
Plastic Case
3 Button Controls
300 meter Ribbon max
Prints 6 inches per second
ZT230
Metal Case
Black & White LCD
450 meter Ribbon max.
Prints 6 in. per second
ZT400
Metal Case w/ interior light
Touch Screen Inrterface
External USB Port
Prints 14 inches per second
Ethernet, 2 IO Cards, Wireless Option
