Zebra ZT231 Label Printer (Thermal Transfer)
Zebra ZT231 is a robust, mid-range industrial label printer supporting thermal transfer (using ribbon for durable prints) and direct thermal, offering fast speeds (up to 12 ips at 203 dpi), high-res options (300 dpi), a user-friendly color touch screen, and versatile connectivity (USB, Ethernet, BTLE) for manufacturing, logistics, and retail, with a durable metal frame for demanding environments and large media capacity for efficiency.
Key Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
| Printing Technology | Thermal Transfer (standard, also supports Direct Thermal printing) |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (standard) or optional 300 dpi |
| Print Speed | Up to 12 ips (inches per second) at 203 dpi, or 8 ips at 300 dpi |
| Maximum Print Width | 4.09 inches (104 mm) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Serial (RS-232), 10/100 Ethernet, Bluetooth Low Energy, and USB Host (standard) |
| Memory | 256 MB SDRAM, 128 MB Flash (some configurations may have 256 MB Flash) |
| Construction | Rugged all-metal frame and metal enclosures |
| Display | 4.3-inch full-color touchscreen interface for easy operation |
| Media Handling | Side-loading path with color-coded cues for simple media/ribbon loading; bi-fold door for space-saving |
| Ribbon Capacity | 450 meter (1,476 ft) standard ribbon length for increased uptime |
| Software | Utilizes Zebra’s Print DNA software suite for easy setup, management, and security |
Key Features
- Durability: The all-metal frame makes the printer ideal for light industrial and commercial environments, ensuring long-term reliability.
- Ease of Use: The intuitive color touchscreen and side-loading media path reduce training time and simplify maintenance. Tool-less platen and printhead removal also make cleaning easy.
- Connectivity: A variety of standard and optional connectivity (including optional Wi-Fi and RFID encoding) allow it to integrate seamlessly into existing networks and adapt to future needs.
- High Performance: The ZT231 offers fast print speeds and high-resolution options for crisp text and barcodes, meeting industry standards for a wide range of applications from manufacturing to retail.
- Cost-Effective: It provides industrial-grade performance at an affordable price point, offering a strong value proposition for businesses
Popular brands we offer
- Brother: Known for P-Touch (PT-D200, PT-E110VP) for office/home and QL series (QL-800) for fast, versatile printing.
- Zebra: Dominant in industrial and barcode printing with models like the GK420t (desktop) and ZT411 (industrial).
- Bixolon: Strong in point-of-sale (POS) and retail with models like SLP-DX220 and XD3/XD5 series.
Where to buy
Buy the Brother QL-820NWB label printer online in Kenya from Tdk Solutions Limited, the trusted Brother label printer Kenya store in Nairobi CBD, where we offer same-day delivery on available in-house stock and provide discounts on compatible sticker labels and rolls




