ZD220/ZD230 Thermal Transfer Desktop Printer Support
The Zebra ZD220 and ZD230 are part of the ZD200 Series Printer family.
Retain proof of purchase for warranty confirmation.
+ First Time Setup / Getting Started
The Setup guidelines below will take you to English documentation. You can access the localized User Guides in the MANUALS section.
IMPORTANT! Do not connect your printer to a computer yet!
- If you connected your printer to a computer via USB before driver installation, the printer might appear as an unknown (unspecified) device in “Devices and Printers”.
- If necessary, follow these recovery steps before proceeding to Step 1.
1. Download and install the recommended Windows Printer Driver v8.
- Download the driver from the DRIVERS section below.
- Follow instructions in Installing the Drivers and Running the Printer Installation Wizard.
2. Connect the printer.
- Connect the printer to a USB port on your computer.
- Connect the printer to your wireless network (Wi-Fi) (ZD230 only).
- Connect the printer to your network through the Ethernet port (ZD230 only).
3. Load media (media usually means labels, but it also includes tag stock, receipt paper, and other things that can be printed on).
- You can watch the English video. Some non-English videos are available in the HOW-TO VIDEOS section below.
- The media settings must match the actual media that you are using. How to identify media type.
4. When using thermal transfer media, load the ribbon.
- You can watch the English video. Some non-English videos are available in the HOW-TO VIDEOS section below.
- How to find out if you have thermal transfer media?
Do a media scratch test. - This printer uses a ribbon coated with ink on the outside. How to find out which side of the ribbon is coated?
Perform an adhesive test.
6. Calibrate the ribbon and media sensors.
- When changing the size or type of media.
- If printing issues are observed, such as skipped labels, vertical image/label drift, or media out errors.
- You can watch the English video. Some non-English videos are available in the HOW-TO VIDEOS section below.
7. The printer settings must match the supplies you are using for your print job and the options on your printer. Adjust the printer settings as necessary using Zebra Setup Utilities software or Windows Printer Driver v8.
+ Drivers
If you had connected your printer to the computer via USB prior to driver installation, follow these recovery steps before printer driver installation.
ZD220 and ZD230 Drivers - Recommended
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Windows Printer Driver v8
Version 8.6.5.26125
Download 28 MB View release notes
This is the recommended driver to use with your printer.
'ZDesigner Printer Driver' is for use with ZebraDesigner 3 and other Windows applications.
OPERATING SYSTEM versions: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 (see Release Notes for details)
How to Install Printer Driver v8
Printer Configuration Utility
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Zebra Printer Setup Utilities
Version 1.1.9.1297
Download 12 MB View release notes
Use this software to configure your printer after Printer Driver installation.
OPERATING SYSTEM versions: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 (see Release Notes for details)
How to Configure Printer Settings with Zebra Setup Utilities
Alternative Driver
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Windows Printer Driver v5
Version 5.1.17.7412
Download 13 MB View release notes
Use this driver if you need to use either CPCL or EPL printer command languages.
'ZDesigner Printer Driver' is compatible with ZebraDesigner 3 and prior versions.
OPERATING SYSTEM versions: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 (see Release Notes for details)
How to Install Driver v5
Third-Party
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Information about CUPS Driver for label printers.
OPERATING SYSTEM: Mac OS, Linux/Unix
Download 476 KB
Install CUPS Driver for Zebra Printer in Mac OS
+ Manuals
ZD220 and ZD230 Set-Up and User Guides
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ZD200 Series Thermal Transfer Desktop Printer User Guide
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ZPL II, ZBI 2, Set-Get-Do, Mirror, WML Programming Guide
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ZD220, ZD230 Regulatory Guide (ww)
212097-001
Download 947 KB -
ZD220t/ZD230t Setup Guide (en)
212196-101
Download 7 MB -
ZD220t/ZD230t Setup Guide (ww)
212196-001
Download 7 MB
+ How-To Videos
ZD220 and ZD230 videos
+ Software
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Zebra Setup Utilities Support for Printers
Utility to configure barcode label printers.
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ZebraDesigner 3 Software Support
Software to design barcode labels.
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ZDownloader (Firmware Download Utility)
Utility to upload printer OS / firmware and service packs to barcode label printers.
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Printer Fonts
Additional font packages for barcode label printers.
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ZebraDesigner for Developers 3 Software Support
Software to develop customized label templates.
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ZebraDesigner 2 Software Support
Discontinued software to design barcode labels.
+ Software Manuals
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Airwatch Connector User Guide (en)
P1058563-008 Rev. A
Download 3 MB
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ZPL & CPCL Printer Driver for OPOS Application Programmer’s Guide
P1014152-017EN Rev A
Download 3 MB
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ZD200 系列熱轉印桌面印表機使用者指南
P1129638-01ZHTW 修訂 A 版
Download 2 MB
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Benutzerhandbuch für den Thermotransfer-Desktop-Drucker der ZD200-Serie
P1129638-01DE Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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מדריך למשתמש במדפסת העברה תרמית שולחנית מסדרה ZD200
P1129638-01HE Rev A
Download 2 MB
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Guide de l'utilisateur de l'imprimante de bureau à transfert thermique série ZD200
P1129638-01FR Rév. A
Download 2 MB
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Korisnički priručnik za stoni štampač za termalni prenos serije ZD200
P1129638-01SR Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Guia do usuário da impressora de mesa de transferência térmica série ZD200
P1129638-01PTBR Rev A
Download 2 MB
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ZD220t/ZD230t Guía de configuración (es)
212196-101
Download 7 MB
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ZD200 シリーズ熱転写デスクトップ プリンタ ユーザー ガイド
P1129638-01JA 改訂版 A
Download 2 MB
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Korisnički vodič za stolne pisače za toplinski prijenos serije ZD200
P1129638-01HR Prerađeno izdanje A
Download 2 MB
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Guida dell'utente di stampanti desktop a trasferimento termico serie ZD200
P1129638-01IT Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Руководство пользователя настольного принтера серии ZD200 с термопереносом
P1129638-01RU Ред. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD220t/ZD230t Setup Guide (en)
212196-101
Download 7 MB
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ZD220t/ZD230t Guide d'installation (fr)
212196-101
Download 7 MB
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Guía del usuario de la impresora de escritorio para transferencia térmica serie ZD200
P1129638-01ESLA Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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ZD220t/ZD230t Setup Guide (en)
212196-101
Download 7 MB
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ZD200 시리즈 열 전사 데스크톱 프린터 사용 설명서
P1129638-01KO 개정판 A
Download 2 MB
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دليل مستخدم طابعة النقل الحراري ZD200 لسطح المكتب
P1129638-01AREG المراجعة أ
Download 2 MB
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ZD220t/ZD230t Setup Guide (ww)
212196-001
Download 7 MB
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ZD200 Serisi Termal Aktarım Masaüstü Yazıcı Kullanım Kılavuzu
P1129638-01TR Rev A
Download 2 MB
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ZD220, ZD230 Regulatory Guide (ww)
212097-001
Download 947 KB
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SOTI MobiControl Connector User Guide (en)
P1071336-03EN Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Printer Profile Manager Enterprise User Guide v4.0
P1094865-09EN Rev. A
Download 2 MB
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Printer Profile Manager Enterprise (PPME) Best Practices for Installation and Setup
P1124501-03EN Rev. A
Download 1 MB
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Printer Profile Manager Enterprise Installation Guide v4.0
P1094238-10EN Rev. A
Download 9 MB
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Virtual Device-PX User Guide (en)
P1100296-001
Download 2 MB
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Virtual Device-L User Guide (en)
P1074583-004
Download 3 MB
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Virtual Device User Guide-O
P1059537-003
Download 3 MB
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WLAN Certificate Management in PPME (en)
P1124537-01EN Rev. A
Download 1 MB
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Virtual Device User Guide-M (EN)
P1072179-003 Rev. A
Download 3 MB
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Link-OS Profile Manager Installation Guide
P1065697-002
Download 5 MB
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Bluetooth User Guide
P1068791-05EN
Download 2 MB
+ Troubleshooting
Top 5 ZD220 and ZD230 Knowledge Articles
Performing ZD200 and ZD400 Series Media Calibration
Configuring Connectivity for Wired or Wireless Networks Using the Zebra Setup Utilities
Upgrading Zebra Printer Firmware
Zebra Setup Utilities: Sending Printer Commands and Receiving Data
Zebra Setup Utilities: Install a USB driver or a network driver using the IP address
+ Printer OS (Firmware)
ZD220 and ZD230 Firmware
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Printer OS v89.21.16Z (released June 24, 2022)
Link-OS v6.7 for ZD220, ZD230 and ZD888 printers
Download 20 MB View release notes
How to Find Out Printer OS (Firmware) Version
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Firmware Download Utility (ZDownloader)
A utility that uploads Printer OS (Firmware) and Service Packs to your printer.
Download 22 MB View release notes
Upgrade Printer OS (Firmware) using ZDownloader
Other Related Content
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Factory Installed Printer Emulations
Printer Emulations are on-printer apps that allow this printer to use a variety of printer command languages.
Download 12 MB
Use only on printers that have been updated to Link-OS v6.6
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Link-OS v6.7 MIB file for SNMP
Device management file for use with Link-OS printers.
Download 290 KB
+ Specifications and Characteristics
+ Labels, Parts, Accessories and more
Labels, Ribbons, Tags
Printer Parts
Knowledge Articles: