A reliable, value-priced 4-inch desktop label printer that prints without ink or ribbon, using direct thermal label rolls for low-cost, everyday labelling in retail, shipping and the office.
The Zebra ZD220D is a compact, value-priced 4-inch desktop label printer from Zebra's trusted ZD220 series, built for businesses that want dependable labelling at the lowest running cost. This is the direct thermal model with USB, which prints without ink, toner or ribbon, using only a direct thermal label roll.
It prints crisp text, barcodes and logos at 203 dpi and up to 4 inches (102mm) per second, across labels up to 104mm wide. Zebra's OpenAccess design makes loading media quick and jam-free, while dual media sensors (a movable black-mark sensor and a fixed gap sensor) handle a wide range of label and tag stock. It speaks both ZPL and EPL, so it drops straight into existing Zebra label formats and barcode software.
Because there is no ribbon to buy or replace, the ZD220D keeps consumable costs and maintenance to a minimum, making it ideal for short-to-medium-life labels. It is ENERGY STAR qualified and backed by a 24 Months Return to Base warranty.
Print shipping, carton and address labels on demand at the lowest cost per label.
Produce clear product, price and shelf labels quickly for shops and stockrooms.
Print visitor passes, name badges and event labels with no ribbon to manage.
The ZD220D sits in Zebra's value-focused ZD220 desktop range. Its sibling, the Zebra ZD220T, is a thermal transfer printer that uses a ribbon to produce durable, long-life labels that resist fading, heat and abrasion. Both share the same 203 dpi resolution, 4 ips speed, 104mm print width and USB interface, so the choice comes down to label durability and running cost: choose the ZD220D (direct thermal) for low-cost, everyday short-life labels, or the ZD220T (thermal transfer) when you need hard-wearing labels such as asset and inventory tags.
| ZD220D | ZD220T | |
|---|---|---|
| Print method | Direct thermal (no ribbon) | Thermal transfer (ribbon) |
| Running cost | Lowest (labels only) | Labels plus ribbon |
| Label durability | Short-to-medium life | Long-life, fade-resistant |
| Resolution / speed | 203 dpi, up to 4 ips | 203 dpi, up to 4 ips |
| Interface | USB | USB |
| Model | Zebra ZD220D |
| Print method | Direct thermal (no ribbon or ink) |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots per mm) |
| Max print speed | Up to 4 in. (102 mm) per second |
| Max print width | 4.09 in. (104 mm) |
| Print colour | Monochrome |
| Programming languages | ZPL and EPL |
| Media sensors | Movable black-mark sensor, fixed off-centre gap sensor |
| Interface | USB |
| Energy rating | ENERGY STAR qualified |
| Warranty | 24 Months Return to Base |
| SKU | PRZZD22042D06G00EZ |
This printer needs direct thermal label rolls to print.
Shop label rollsDirect thermal label rolls are sold separately so you can match the media to your application.
The ZD220D is a direct thermal printer that prints without a ribbon, keeping running costs low, but its labels fade faster over time. The ZD220T is a thermal transfer printer that uses a ribbon to produce durable, long-life labels. Choose the ZD220D for short-life labels such as shipping and visitor passes, and the ZD220T for hard-wearing labels such as asset and inventory tags.
No. As a direct thermal printer it prints using heat-sensitive label stock only, with no ribbon or ink required. You only ever need to buy direct thermal label rolls.
The ZD220D connects via USB to a Windows PC. It uses the ZPL and EPL languages, so it works with Zebra's drivers and most popular barcode and labelling software.
It prints labels up to 104mm (4.09 in.) wide at 203 dpi, making it a true 4-inch desktop label printer suitable for shipping, product, barcode and address labels.
Direct thermal labels are ideal for short-to-medium-life applications. Over time, and with exposure to heat, light or friction, the print can fade. For labels that must stay readable for years, the thermal transfer ZD220T is the better choice.
Yes. The ZD220D supports both ZPL and EPL, so existing Zebra label formats and templates transfer across without needing to be rebuilt.
The ZD220D is designed for low-to-medium label volumes in retail, office and light warehouse use. For heavier daily duty cycles or faster speeds, Zebra's ZD421 and ZD621 desktop ranges are the step up.
The Zebra ZD220D is backed by a 24 Months Return to Base warranty. If you have any questions about setup or media, contact our team on 1300 115 808.
The Zebra ZD220D is a compact, value-priced 4-inch direct thermal desktop label printer for Australian retail, shipping and office use, supplied here in the USB configuration. Printing without ink or ribbon, it produces crisp labels at 203 dpi and up to 4 inches (102mm) per second across labels up to 104mm wide, using only a direct thermal roll for the lowest possible cost per label. Dual media sensors and Zebra's OpenAccess design make loading quick and reliable, while support for both ZPL and EPL means it drops straight into existing Zebra label formats and barcode software. ENERGY STAR qualified and backed by a 24 Months Return to Base warranty, it is the low-running-cost entry point in Zebra's ZD220 range, with the thermal transfer ZD220T available when you need durable, long-life labels and the ZD421 and ZD621 ranges available when you need more speed and a higher duty cycle.
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