Zebra ZD220D Direct Thermal Desktop Printer
The Zebra ZD220D Direct Thermal Desktop Printer is a compact and affordable 4-inch label printer designed for everyday printing tasks like shipping labels, barcode tags, and receipts. It uses direct thermal technology, so it prints without ink or ribbon, making it simple and low-maintenance. It offers 203 dpi resolution, USB connectivity, and an easy-to-use design with a single button and LED indicator, making it ideal for small businesses, retail, logistics, and warehouse use.
Key Highlights
- Compact and user-friendly desktop printer for everyday label printing
- Direct thermal printing technology eliminates the need for ink or ribbon
- 203 dpi print resolution for clear barcodes and text
- USB connectivity for easy plug-and-play setup
- Ideal for retail, logistics, and small business applications
Product Overview
The Zebra ZD220D Direct Thermal Desktop Printer is a compact and reliable 4-inch label printer designed for businesses that need simple, efficient, and cost-effective printing. Built with Zebra’s trusted engineering, it delivers high-quality barcode and label output using direct thermal technology, eliminating the need for ink or ribbons and reducing overall operational costs. With a print resolution of 203 dpi and speeds of up to 4 inches per second, the ZD220D ensures smooth and consistent performance for everyday labeling tasks. Its USB connectivity allows easy plug-and-play setup, making it ideal for quick deployment in retail, logistics, healthcare, and small office environments.
Key Features & Capabilities
Enterprise-grade technology designed for mission-critical operations
Direct thermal printing technology
No need for ink or ribbon, reducing maintenance and operating cost
Compact desktop design
Space-saving printer ideal for small offices, retail counters, and warehouses
203 dpi print resolution
Produces clear and readable barcodes, text, and labels
USB connectivity
Simple plug-and-play connection with computers and POS systems
Technical Specifications
Key technical details and performance specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimension (Thermal Transfer) | 10.5 in L x 7.75 in W x 7.5 in H (267 mm x 197 mm x 191 mm) |
| Dimension (Direct Thermal) | 8.6 in L x 6.9 in W x 5.9 in H (220 mm x 176 mm x 151 mm) |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs / 1.1 kg |
| Print Resolution | 203 dpi / 8 dots per mm |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash; 128 MB SDRAM |
| Maximum Print Width | 4.09 in / 104 mm |
| Maximum Print Speed | 4 in / 102 mm per second |
| Media Sensors | Movable black mark sensor (limited range from center to left side) and fixed off-center gap sensor |
| Firmware | ZPL II; EPL 2; XML |
| 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), 1.0 in (25.4 mm) standard, 1.5 in (38.1 mm) |
| Media Thickness | 0.003 in (0.08 mm) min; 0.0075 in (0.1905 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; wristbands |
| Ribbon Outside Diameter | 1.34 in / 34 mm (74 m) |
| Maximum Ribbon Length | 244 ft / 74 m |
| Ribbon Ratio | 1:1 media to ribbon (74 m) |
| Ribbon Width | 1.33 in / 33.8 mm to 4.3 in / 109.2 mm |
| Ribbon Core Inner Diameter | 0.5 in / 12.7 mm (74 meter ribbon) |
| Operating Temperature | 40° to 105° F / 4.4° to 41° C |
| Storage Temperature | -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 |
| Media Handling | Factory installed peeler |
| Real Time Clock | None |
| Bar Code Ratios | 2:1 and 3:1 |
| 1D Barcodes Supported | Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC/EAN extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar, Planet Code |
| 2D Barcodes Supported | Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF, Aztec |
| Fonts and Graphics | 16 resident expandable ZPL II bitmap fonts; 2 scalable ZPL fonts; 5 expandable EPL2 fonts; OpenType support; Unicode compliant; SimSun font support; 50 MB non-volatile memory; 8 MB SDRAM |
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