Zebra ZD220 Thermal Printer — Compact Desktop Label Printer with Reliable Direct Thermal Printing, Easy Setup, USB Connectivity, and High-Quality Barcode & Shipping Labels

• Print Technology
• Print Method: Direct Thermal (no ribbon)
• Optional Thermal Transfer: Available on select models (requires ribbon)
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
• Maximum Print Speed: 4 in/s (102 mm/s)
• Maximum Print Width: 4.09 in (104 mm)
• Print Length: Up to 39 in (991 mm)
• Media / Labels
• Media Types Supported:
• Labels
• Tags
• Ticket stock
• Receipt paper (where applicable)
• Media Width Range: 1.0 in – 4.4 in (25.4 mm – 112 mm)
• Roll or Fan-Fold Media: Supported
• Core Diameter: Standard cores supported
• Outer Roll Diameter: Up to 5 in (127 mm)
• Sensor Types:
• Fixed gap sensor
• Movable reflective (black mark) sensor
• Fonts & Graphics
• Resident Fonts: Multiple scalable and bitmap fonts
• Font Support: Standard and expanded font sets
• Graphics: Supports downloaded graphics and bitmap printing
• Code Pages: Multiple international code pages
• Printer Languages
• ZPL II® (Zebra Programming Language II) – widely used for label formatting
• EPL2® (Eltron Programming Language 2) – legacy support
• XML Support: Enables integration with systems using XML
• Connectivity
• Standard Interface: USB 2.0
• Optional Interfaces (varies by model/region):
• Serial (RS-232)
• Ethernet (wired network)
• Bluetooth / Wi-Fi (wireless, model dependent)
• Physical & Build
• Dimensions (Approx): 220 mm (L) × 176 mm (W) × 151 mm (H)
• Weight (Approx): 1.1 kg
• Casing: Durable dual-wall construction
• Label Loading: Front-loading clamshell design for easy media changes
• Performance & Operation
• Processor: High-performance embedded processor for fast label throughput
• Status Indicators: Single LED for status, pause, and feed functions
• Feed Button: Feed and cancel button for quick media advance
• Environmental
• Operating Temperature: Typical room temperature range for desktop printers
• Storage Temperature: Standard safe storage range
• Humidity Tolerance: Supports normal office/industrial humidity ranges
• Altitude: Suitable for standard desktop/warehouse environments
• Power
• Power Source: External power adapter
• Power Consumption: Efficient low power usage
• Certifications: ENERGY STAR® certified for energy efficiency
• Supported Label Formats
• Linear Barcodes: Code 39, Code 128, UPC/EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, etc.
• 2D Barcodes: QR Code, PDF417, Data Matrix, MaxiCode
• Use Cases
• Shipping & receiving labels
• Retail price labels
• Asset tracking & inventory tags
• Healthcare and laboratory labels
• Event badges and ticketing