# How to print labels using Zebra ZD230 USB Printer

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-print-labels-using-zebra-zd230-usb-printer/80442>\
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**Created:** [9 August 2023 16:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-print-labels-using-zebra-zd230-usb-printer/80442 "2023-08-09T16:30:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![saraltech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71e660/32.png) [@saraltech](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/saraltech)\
**Post date:** [9 August 2023 16:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-print-labels-using-zebra-zd230-usb-printer/80442/1 "2023-08-09T16:30:26Z")

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Continuing the discussion from [How to print labels by node-red, with Zebra ZD220 EPL printer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-print-labels-by-node-red-with-zebra-zd220-epl-printer/74543):

[https://discourse.nodered.org/t/printing-label-from-node-red-flow/56533/17](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/printing-label-from-node-red-flow/56533/17)

I am working on zebra printer ZD230 with usb interface.  
Using Node red Version 3.0.2 on Raspberry Pi4, Raspbian OS.  
I got above links in the search. The solution mentioned above is for network printers.  
Can anyone help on USB printers? Thanks.  
@MichaelHilario , @telliottosceola: if you have any further information, please share. thanks.

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**Author:** ![telliottosceola](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/telliottosceola/32/44463_2.png) [@telliottosceola](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/telliottosceola)\
**Post date:** [9 August 2023 16:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-print-labels-using-zebra-zd230-usb-printer/80442/2 "2023-08-09T16:43:17Z")

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I never attempted to communicate with a printer over USB so I really can't provide an insight there. Is there any reason you cannot use network connectivity?

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**Author:** ![saraltech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71e660/32.png) [@saraltech](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/saraltech)\
**Post date:** [9 August 2023 16:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-print-labels-using-zebra-zd230-usb-printer/80442/3 "2023-08-09T16:59:49Z")

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Thanks for prompt reply. Actually this particular printer model ZD230 does not have network functionality. And other Zebra models which have the network functionality are really expensive.

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**Author:** ![telliottosceola](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/telliottosceola/32/44463_2.png) [@telliottosceola](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/telliottosceola)\
**Post date:** [9 August 2023 17:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-print-labels-using-zebra-zd230-usb-printer/80442/4 "2023-08-09T17:58:36Z")

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Keep in mind your time developing a solution is not free. That must be weighed in when evaluating cost of hardware. Just my personal opinion.

Sorry I can't help more. I used the Brother 9500pc for my project because it offered low cost material which was rated for outdoor applications.

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**Author:** ![saraltech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71e660/32.png) [@saraltech](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/saraltech)\
**Post date:** [10 August 2023 16:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-print-labels-using-zebra-zd230-usb-printer/80442/5 "2023-08-10T16:54:31Z")

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Thanks. You are right. Economics work differently in different parts of the world. Anyway Thanks for your replies. I appreciate.

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/uploads/nodered/original/1X/d073cd938eafa2e558d7c2cd59003b3ef4963033.png) [@system](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/system)\
**Post date:** [9 October 2023 16:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-print-labels-using-zebra-zd230-usb-printer/80442/6 "2023-10-09T16:55:06Z")

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