Zebra ZT231 RFID Printer

Brand - Zebra

The Zebra ZT231 RFID is an affordable industrial RFID printer / encoder designed to make UHF RFID printing and encoding easier to adopt. It is positioned for organizations that need reliable RFID label production, real-time supply chain visibility and compliance support, but want a more budget-conscious industrial printer platform. The ZT231 RFID is not a desktop printer and not a high-end industrial RFID model like the ZT411 RFID or ZT610 RFID. It is a compact industrial RFID printer designed for light-industrial and operational environments where companies need dependable RFID print / encode capability without overinvesting in a larger or more advanced printer class. The printer supports direct thermal and thermal transfer printing. This allows users to choose between ribbon-free short-lifecycle label production and more durable thermal transfer labels where longer-lasting print quality is required. It is suitable for RFID labels used in manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare and retail workflows. The ZT231 RFID supports tags compatible with UHF EPC Gen 2 V2.1, ISO / IEC 18000-63 and RAIN RFID protocols. It includes an integrated RFID system that is user-upgradable in the field, and Zebra lists a UHF field-installable RFID kit as an RFID option. This gives businesses flexibility to adopt RFID as their needs develop. A key advantage of the ZT231 RFID is Zebra’s Adaptive Encoding Technology. It automatically selects optimum encode settings and helps simplify RFID media calibration. For companies that are new to RFID, this is important because it reduces the need for pre-testing and complex RFID placement guidelines, making RFID implementation easier and faster. The ZT231 RFID uses Zebra’s RE40 RFID module, which is designed to make RFID printing and encoding more intuitive and flexible. The printer can automatically calibrate media in minutes and supports media flexibility through the adaptive encoding array and auto-calibration features. The printer is designed to deliver crisp barcodes, text and graphics. It supports 203 dpi resolution as standard and optional 300 dpi resolution. Maximum print speed is 12 ips at 203 dpi and 8 ips at 300 dpi. Maximum print width is 4.09 in / 104 mm, making it suitable for standard 4-inch RFID label and tag workflows. The ZT231 RFID has a space-saving industrial design. Its compact footprint helps businesses add industrial RFID printing capability where workspace is limited. The bi-fold media door reduces the height required when the printer is open, making it easier to place in constrained production, warehouse or back-office areas. The printer has a durable metal frame and metal enclosures, supporting use in light-industrial environments. It includes a side-loading supplies path for simplified media and ribbon loading, a bi-fold media door with a large clear window, and a thin film printhead with E3 Element Energy Equalizer for print quality. Operation is simplified through a 4.3-inch color resistive touchscreen with an intuitive menu for quick operation and settings management. Users can change RFID settings using the touchscreen, even with a gloved hand. Three-color LEDs provide quick printer status visibility, helping reduce training time and operational confusion. The ZT231 RFID is supported by Zebra’s Print DNA software suite. Print DNA helps with setup, security, remote management and lifecycle support. Printer Profile Manager Enterprise allows networked printers to be managed, secured, updated, monitored and troubleshot from a single browser-based interface. PrintSecure helps configure secure connections, identify vulnerabilities, block unauthorized access and detect events before they happen. Connectivity includes USB 2.0, RS-232 serial port, 10/100 Ethernet and USB Host as standard. Bluetooth Low Energy is included for enhanced location precision. Optional communication upgrades include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, 10/100 Ethernet option card and applicator interface. The physical dimensions of the base ZT231 RFID are 432 mm L x 241 mm W x 279 mm H / 17 in L x 9.5 in W x 11 in H. With liner take-up unit, the height increases to 324 mm / 12.75 in. The base printer weighs 9.1 kg / 20 lb, while the version with liner take-up unit weighs 10.9 kg / 24 lb. Media support is suitable for common industrial labeling tasks. Media width ranges from 19.4 mm to 114 mm. Maximum media roll size is 203 mm outer diameter on a 76 mm inner diameter core, or 152 mm outer diameter on a 25 mm inner diameter core. Supported media types include continuous, die-cut, notch and black-mark media. Media thickness ranges from 0.076 mm to 0.25 mm. For thermal transfer models, ribbon length is 450 m, with ribbon widths from 40 mm to 110 mm and a 25.4 mm core. Optional media-handling accessories include passive peel, passive peel with liner take-up spindle, and front-mount guillotine cutter. Typical applications include manufacturing work-in-process, product ID and serial number labeling, packaging labeling, receiving and put-away labeling, transportation and logistics order picking, packing, shipping, receiving, cross-docking and compliance labeling. In healthcare, the printer supports laboratory labeling, blood bank labeling, asset tracking, unit-dose labeling and pharmacy labeling. In retail, it can support buy online pick up in store labeling, return tagging, price labeling and shipping labeling. Overall, the Zebra ZT231 RFID is a practical entry point into industrial RFID printing and encoding. Its strongest value lies in affordable UHF RFID capability, RE40 RFID technology, Adaptive Encoding Technology, 300 dpi option, 4.09 in / 104 mm print width, compact industrial footprint, metal frame, 4.3-inch touchscreen, Print DNA support, PrintSecure, remote management and suitability for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and retail RFID workflows.

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• Resolution: 203 dpi, 300 dpi

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