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Zebra Barcode Label Zt231 Thermal Transfer Printer 203dpi 300dpi Industrial Printer

Name: Zebra Barcode Label Zt231 Thermal Transfer Printer 203dpi 300dpi Industrial Printer
Brand: Hangzhou Codewel New Material Co., Ltd.
SKU: 2313504225

Zhejiang, ChinaHangzhou Codewel New Material Co., Ltd.

US$532.00

1 Piece

Product specifications

Resolution

Product profile

Customization

Available

Usage

Barcode Printer

Type

Direct-Thermal or Thermal-Transfer

Model NO.

ZT231 Printer

Automatic Two-sided Printing

Not Support Automatic Two-sided Printing

Supply Paper Mode

Automatic and Manual Integration

Interface Type

USB

Network Function

Wireless Network

Style

Black

Consumable Type

Label

Max. Paper Size

4.09 in./104 mm

Resolution

203dpi/300dpi

Weight

20 Lbs./9.1 Kg

Printing Speed

12 IPS

Max. Print Width

4.09 in./104 mm

Interface

USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial Port, 10/100 Ethernet, and

Transport Package

Carton

Specification

17 in. L x 9.5 in. W x 11 in. H

Origin

China

Key features

High Printing Speed: Delivers up to 12 inches per second at 203 dpi resolution.

Versatile Connectivity: Features USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial Port, and 10/100 Ethernet interfaces.

Dual Paper Feeding: Supports both automatic and manual paper integration modes.

Wireless Capability: Equipped with wireless network function for flexible connectivity.

Compact Industrial Design: Dimensions are 17 x 9.5 x 11 inches with a weight of 20 lbs.

Wide Print Width: Max print width reaches 4.09 inches (104 mm) for various labels.

Flexible Printing Modes: Supports both direct-thermal and thermal-transfer printing types.

Global Shipping Options: Offers EXW, CFR, CIF, and other Incoterms for international trade.

Company profile

Importers and ExportersHigh Repeat Buyers Choice

Hangzhou Codewel New Material Co., Ltd.

Zhejiang, China

Business Type: Manufacturer/Factory, Trading CompanyExport Year: 2018-01-16Nearest Port: Shanghai/NingboAverage Response Time: ≤4.26hTerms of Payment: LC, T/T, D/P, etc.International Commercial Terms(Incoterms): EXW, CFR, CIF, DAT, FAS, DAP, CIP, CPT, Others, FCA

AI-Powered supplier vetting

SummaryHangzhou Codewel New Material Co., Ltd. is a China-based limited company described as both a trading company and manufacturer/factory, with 10 employees and products including thermal transfer ribbons, adhesive labels, printer heads, and printers. It provides OEM services for well-known brands and customization from samples, but reports no ODM service, no SDK, no private-mold development, no 3D design service, and no new products in the past year. Service procedures exist for supplier service assessment, corrective actions, and complaints, but written records are unavailable. The supplier has no overseas warehouse, showroom, agent, or branch, and has not participated in offline trade shows. Overseas service coverage is listed as zero, although it accepts several quotation and payment terms and reports one-month lead times. Financial information is represented by year labels only, without sufficient performance detail. Sustainability and digitalization statuses are unknown.

Supplier typeThe supplier is identified as both a trading company and manufacturer/factory, legally organized as a limited company. Its listed products cover thermal transfer ribbons, adhesive labels, printer heads, and printers, indicating a mixed manufacturing and trading profile.

After-Sales capabilityThe supplier has procedures for service assessment, corrective and preventive actions, and customer complaints, but no written records are available for these processes. It also has no overseas warehouse, showroom, agent, or branch; overseas service coverage is listed as zero, while stated lead times are one month in both peak and off-season.

R&D capabilityInnovation evidence is limited: the supplier has one R&D engineer and provides customization from samples, but launched no new products in the past year, offers no ODM service, has no SDK, no private-mold capability, and no 3D software design service. It is described as a professional technical supplier, but the stated limitations indicate no demonstrated innovation advantage.

Customization capabilityThe supplier explicitly provides design and R&D-related customization from samples. This demonstrates sample-based customization, although it does not provide private-mold development or 3D software design services.

Client casesThe supplier explicitly reports providing OEM services for well-known brands, which is evidence of customer-related OEM experience. No specific brand names, project details, or independently verifiable case records are provided.

Product Q&A

Q:Direct thermal vs thermal transfer: what's the difference?

Direct thermal uses heat-sensitive paper, no ribbon needed, low cost for short-term labels (shipping, retail). Thermal transfer uses ribbon for durable, scratch/water-resistant prints for long-term inventory and asset tags.

Q:203dpi or 300dpi, which resolution to choose?

203dpi works for regular product, shipping and price labels. 300dpi is for tiny barcodes, precision component labels and high-resolution graphics.

Q:What label sizes and materials are supported?

Most models fit labels 20-110mm wide, compatible with thermal paper, coated paper, synthetic paper, PET, wash labels and hang tags. See model specs for exact limits.

Q:What connectivity and system compatibility does it have?

Standard USB; some models support Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and serial port. Works with Windows, most support Mac, and fit mainstream label editing software.

Q:How expensive are consumables? Must I use original supplies?

Direct thermal only needs thermal paper (lowest cost); thermal transfer requires ribbon. Almost all models work with third-party supplies, no original-only restriction.