Zebra ZD220 Desktop Label Printer (ZD22042-T1EG00EZ)

The Zebra ZD220t (ZD22042-T1EG00EZ) is a 4-inch thermal transfer desktop label printer for durable product, asset, warehouse and manufacturing labels. It prints at 203 dpi across a print width of up to 104 mm at up to 102 mm/s, takes label rolls up to 127 mm in diameter and connects via USB. It uses compact 74 m ribbons on a 12.7 mm core. This version has a factory-installed label peeler (dispenser) that separates each label from the liner, ready to apply. As Zebra's entry-level 4-inch printer it offers genuine Zebra quality, ZPL and EPL compatibility and a dual-wall frame at a budget price.

Key Features

• Up to 102 mm/s (4 ips) at 203 dpi – reliable everyday label printing at an entry-level price
• Thermal transfer with quick-load 74 m ribbons on a 12.7 mm core – durable, smudge-proof labels; also prints on direct thermal media
• Media from 25.4 to 112 mm wide, rolls up to 127 mm in diameter on 12.7 or 25.4 mm cores (38.1 mm with an optional adapter), fanfold supported
• Movable black-mark sensor and fixed gap sensor – die-cut and continuous labels, tags, receipt paper and wristbands
• USB 2.0 – plug-and-print connection to a PC, no network setup needed
• Factory-installed label peeler (dispenser) – presents each label peeled from the liner for fast manual application
• ZPL II and EPL 2 compatible – runs existing Zebra label formats (e.g. from GK420, GC420 or LP 2844 printers); Print DNA emulations for other printer languages
• Simple operation: one status LED, one feed/pause button and Zebra's OpenACCESS clamshell for quick media loading
• Dual-wall frame for a long service life, 128 MB flash / 128 MB SDRAM for fonts and graphics, ENERGY STAR qualified
• Print DNA Basic and Link-OS Basic: Zebra Setup Utilities, free ZebraDesigner Essentials label software and Windows drivers

Ideal Applications

• Product, asset and inventory labels that must last
• Labels on synthetic media for chemicals, outdoor use and cold storage
• Work-in-process and light-manufacturing labels
• Compliance and GHS/CLP labels
• Shipping and cross-docking labels

All ZD220 Versions

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Technical Specifications

The ZD220 is Zebra's most affordable 4-inch desktop printer: the ZD220d (direct thermal) needs no ribbon and suits shipping labels and receipts, the ZD220t (thermal transfer) prints durable labels with 74 m ribbons. Both connect via USB and are available with a factory-installed peeler. Need Ethernet, Wi-Fi or 6 ips? Have a look at the ZD230. Matching Zebra labels, ribbons and accessories are listed on this page. Compare other models in our Desktop Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.