Zebra ZD220 Direct thermal label printer

Overview

Get Printing Quickly

The ZD220 is simple to install and begin printing—right out of the box. USB connectivity allows for universal interoperability. Easily replace legacy printers using ZPL, EPL or non-Zebra command languages. And, media changes are expedited with Zebra’s OpenACCESS™ clamshell design. It is ideal for use in transportation and logistics, light manufacturing, retail and healthcare applications to print a variety of tickets, tags, passes, labels and receipts.


Basic Features for Simple Operation

This 4-inch printer produces labels quickly, at 4 in. per second, to keep your workflows moving. Increased memory allows you to store more fonts and graphics. A single LED indicator and single button for feed/pause make it easy to operate and identify printer status. Choose from direct thermal or thermal transfer models, and add an optional factory-installed peeler. The ZD220 features Print DNA™ Basic, a core set of software applications and capabilities to deliver a cost-effective and dependable print experience.

Consistently Exceptional Zebra Certified Supplies

Printing supplies can impact everything from printhead lifespan to operational efficiency. That’s why we design, produce and rigorously pretest our own line of thermal printing supplies to ensure consistent, optimized performance in your Zebra printer—and peace of mind for you. For industry-leading quality, service and thermal printing expertise, choose Zebra Certified Supplies.

Specification

Standard Features
• Print methods: Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
• ZPL and EPL programming languages
• Single LED status indicator
• Single button for feed/pause
• USB connectivity
• OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
• Dual-wall frame construction
• ENERGY STAR qualified
• ZebraDesigner Essentials–easy label design tool free at
www.zebra.com/zebradesigner

Physical Characteristics
Dimension Thermal Transfer:
10.5 in. L x 7.75 in. W x 7.5 in. H
267 mm L x 197 mm W x 191 mm H
Direct Thermal:
8.6 in. L x 6.9 in. W x 5.9 in. H
220 mm L x 176 mm W x 151 mm H
Weight Thermal Transfer:
3.7 lbs./1.7 kg
Direct Thermal:
2.5 lbs./1.1 kg

Printer Specifications
Resolution 203 dpi/8 dots per mm
Memory 128 MB Flash; 128 MB SDRAM
Maximum Print Width 4.09 in./104 mm
Print Speed 4 in./102 mm per second
Media Sensors Movable black mark sensor, limited range from center to left side
Fixed off-center gap sensor
Firmware ZPL II; EPL 2; XML

Media and Ribbon Characteristics
Maximum Label Length 39.0 in./991 mm
Media Width 1.00 in./25.4 mm to 4.4 in./112 mm
Media Roll Size 5.00 in./127 mm outer diameter
Core inner diameter: 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) and 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) standard, 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) using optional adapters
Thickness 0.003 in. (0.08 mm) min.; 0.0075 in. (.1905 mm) max. (tear-off mode only)
Media Types Roll-fed or fan-fold, die cut or continuous with or without black mark, tag stock, continuous receipt paper, and wristbands
Ribbon Outside Diameter 1.34 in./34 mm (74 m)
Maximum Ribbon Length 244 ft. (74 m)
Ribbon Ratio 1:1 ribbon to media (74 m)
Ribbon Width 1.33 in./33.8 mm-4.3 in./109.2 mm
Ribbon Core I.D. 74 meter ribbon 0.5 in./12.7 mm

Operating Characteristics
Operating Temp. 40° to 105° F/4.4° to 41° C
Storage Temp.

-40° to 140° F/-40° to 60° C
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Electrical Auto-detectable (PFC Compliant) 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; ENERGY STAR qualified

Options and Accessories
Media Handling Factory installed peeler
Real Time Clock None

Fonts/Graphics/Symbologies
Bar Code Ratios 2:1 and 3:1
1D Bar Codes Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2-or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar and Planet Code
2D Bar Codes Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec
Fonts and Graphics 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts
Two resident scalable ZPL fonts
Five resident expandable EPL2 fonts
Native open-type font support
Unicode compliant for multi-language, on demand thermal printing
50 MB user available non-volatile memory, 8 MB user available SDRAM

Printers Supplies
For industry-leading quality, service and thermal printing expertise, choose Zebra Certified Supplies to ensure consistent, optimized performance for your Zebra printer.

Regulatory
IEC 60950-1, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, FCC Class B, ICES-003, FCC 15.209; 15.247(d), IC RSS 247, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 62311, cTUVus
CE Marking, VCCI, C-Tick, S-Mark, CCC, CU, BSMI, KCC, SABS, IN-Metro, BIS, NOM

Recommended Services
Zebra OneCare™ maintenance plans provide peak performance and device uptime while protecting your critical operations and your printers with defined service levels. For more information go to www.zebra.com/zebraonecare
ZebraOneCare Essential Comprehensive Coverage, including printheads, normal wear and accidental breakage
Priority access 8x5 live technical support and software updates
Three-day depot repair turnaround time plus free return ground shipping
Online Return Material Authorization (RMA) support
Note: Service availability may vary by region.

Operating System
Link-OS® Basic printer operating system

Print DNA Software
This printer is supported by a core set of Print DNA Basic applications and capabilities.
Zebra Setup Utilities Enhances out-of-the-box experience by enabling quick and easy printer configuration
ZebraDesigner
Essentials Makes designing and printing industry-standard and compliant labels simple, including fixed or variable data
Emulations On-printer apps allow Zebra printers to use legacy languages normally associated with other printer brands
For more information please visit www.zebra.com/printdna