A reliable, value-priced 4-inch desktop label printer that prints durable, long-life labels using thermal transfer ribbon, with easy USB setup for retail, warehouse and office labelling.
The Zebra ZD220T is a compact, value-priced 4-inch desktop label printer from Zebra's trusted ZD220 series, built for businesses that need dependable labelling without paying for features they will not use. This is the thermal transfer model with USB, which prints using a ribbon to produce hard-wearing labels that resist fading, heat and handling.
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.
As a thermal transfer printer it uses a ribbon plus label stock, and it also runs direct thermal media when you need it, giving you the flexibility to match the label to the job. It is ENERGY STAR qualified and backed by a 24 Months Return to Base warranty.
Print durable carton, shipping and barcode labels that survive handling and storage.
Produce clear product, price and shelf labels on demand for shops and stockrooms.
Long-life thermal transfer asset and inventory labels that stay readable for years.
The ZD220T sits in Zebra's value-focused ZD220 desktop range. Its sibling, the Zebra ZD220D, is a direct thermal printer that needs no ribbon, which makes it simpler and cheaper to run for short-life labels, but its prints fade faster over time. Both share the same 203 dpi resolution, 4 ips speed, 104mm print width and USB interface, so the choice comes down to label durability: choose the ZD220T (thermal transfer) for hard-wearing, long-life labels, or the ZD220D (direct thermal) for everyday short-term labels like shipping and visitor passes.
| ZD220T | ZD220D | |
|---|---|---|
| Print method | Thermal transfer (ribbon) | Direct thermal (no ribbon) |
| Label durability | Long-life, fade-resistant | Short-to-medium life |
| Resolution / speed | 203 dpi, up to 4 ips | 203 dpi, up to 4 ips |
| Max print width | 104mm (4.09 in) | 104mm (4.09 in) |
| Interface | USB | USB |
| Model | Zebra ZD220T |
| Print method | Thermal transfer (ribbon); also runs direct thermal media |
| 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 |
| Memory | 256 MB Flash, 128 MB SDRAM |
| Interface | USB |
| Energy rating | ENERGY STAR qualified |
| Warranty | 24 Months Return to Base |
| SKU | PRZZD22042T06G00EZ |
This printer needs a ribbon and label rolls to print.
Shop ribbons & labelsThermal transfer ribbon and label rolls are sold separately so you can match the media to your application.
The ZD220T is a thermal transfer printer that uses a ribbon to produce durable, long-life labels, while the ZD220D is a direct thermal printer that needs no ribbon but whose labels fade faster over time. Choose the ZD220T for hard-wearing labels such as asset and inventory tags, and the ZD220D for short-life labels such as shipping and visitor passes.
Yes. As a thermal transfer printer it prints using a ribbon plus label stock. It can also run direct thermal media without a ribbon when you need short-life labels, giving you flexibility for different jobs.
The ZD220T 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 asset labels.
Yes. At 203 dpi it prints crisp, scannable 1D and 2D barcodes, along with text and logos, on standard label stock.
Yes. The ZD220T supports both ZPL and EPL, so existing Zebra label formats and templates transfer across without needing to be rebuilt.
The ZD220T 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 ZD220T 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 ZD220T is a compact, value-priced 4-inch thermal transfer desktop label printer for Australian retail, warehouse and office use, supplied here in the USB configuration. Using a ribbon, it prints durable, fade-resistant labels at 203 dpi and up to 4 inches (102mm) per second across labels up to 104mm wide, and it also runs direct thermal media when short-life labels are all you need. 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 dependable entry point in Zebra's ZD220 range, with the ribbon-free ZD220D available when you want simpler short-life labelling and the ZD421 and ZD621 ranges available when you need more speed and a higher duty cycle.
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