ZAPOS ZA-470B Thermal Label Printer - fast, professional labels for South African online sellers, couriers and warehouses.
If you're shipping out Takealot orders, printing courier waybills or labelling stock in your warehouse, slow or inconsistent label printing costs you real time and real money. The ZAPOS ZA-470B is a desktop direct thermal label printer built to keep up with the demands of busy e-commerce and logistics operations across South Africa. It prints up to 152mm per second at a sharp 203 DPI on labels up to 108mm wide, with full emulation support for ZPL, TSPL, EPL and DPL so it works seamlessly with most popular label and shipping software out there.
Why You'll Love It:
- 152mm/s (6 ips) print speed - pump out shipping waybills, courier labels and barcodes in seconds. Perfect for high-volume Takealot sellers, online stores and busy dispatch areas that need to push orders out the door quickly during peak season.
- 4-inch (108mm) maximum print width - handles standard A6 shipping labels, Takealot waybills, courier consignment notes and 100x150mm thermal labels without needing to scale or trim. Works with the most common label sizes used by South African couriers.
- 203 DPI resolution - produces sharp, scannable barcodes, QR codes and crisp address text every time. No more rejected scans at the courier hub or smudged addresses that delay deliveries.
- Multi-language emulation (ZPL, TSPL, EPL, DPL) - drops straight into Zebra, TSC and most popular shipping platforms, including major South African courier and warehouse software. No need to rewrite templates or fight with drivers.
- USB and SD Card connectivity - plug it into your dispatch PC via USB for everyday use, or store label templates and fonts on the built-in SD card slot for standalone printing. Flexible for both single-user and shared dispatch setups.
- Direct thermal printing - no ink ribbons, no toner cartridges, no consumable headaches. Just slot in a roll of thermal labels and start printing, with low long-term running costs compared to ink-based alternatives.
- Multi-sensor media handling - features a movable black mark sensor, fixed gap sensor and head-up sensor, so it automatically detects continuous, gap, black mark, fan-fold and perforated label stock with no manual fiddling.
- Double-walled clamshell design - heavy-duty build that opens up easily for paper changes and stays stable on the desk, even under the constant use of a busy warehouse or dispatch counter.
- Wide media compatibility - handles label widths from 20mm to 118mm, lengths from 10mm to 1778mm and roll diameters up to 127mm on a standard 25.4mm (1 inch) core, giving you the freedom to use almost any thermal label brand sold in South Africa.
- 8MB SDRAM and 8MB Flash memory - stores graphics, logos, fonts and label templates directly on the printer for faster repeated printing and reduced load on your PC.
Specifications:
- Brand: ZAPOS
- Print Method: Direct Thermal
- Resolution: 203 DPI
- Maximum Print Speed: 152mm/s (6 ips)
- Maximum Print Width: 108mm (4.25 inches)
- Memory: 8MB SDRAM and 8MB Flash
- Emulation: ZPL, TSPL, EPL, DPL
- Interfaces: USB, SD Card Slot
- Media Sensors: Movable Black Mark, Fixed Gap, Head-up
- Media Types: Continuous, Gap, Black Mark, Fan-fold, Perforated
- Media Width: 20mm to 118mm
- Media Length: 10mm to 1778mm
- Media Thickness: 0.06mm to 0.254mm
- Maximum Roll Outer Diameter: 127mm (5 inches)
- Roll Core Inner Diameter: 25.4mm (1 inch)
- Design: Double-Walled Clamshell
- Power: AC Adapter (included in the box)
- Colour: Black
Care and Maintenance:
- Use only quality direct thermal label rolls sized within the supported width and core diameter ranges to prevent jams and protect the print head.
- Clean the thermal print head every few weeks, or every roll change in heavy use, using a print head cleaning pen or 70% isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free swab. Never use water or tap-water-based cleaners.
- Wipe the platen roller and paper path with a soft cloth to remove paper dust and label adhesive residue, which can cause faded prints and feeding issues over time.
- Position the printer on a flat, stable surface away from direct sunlight, water and excessive heat to protect the thermal mechanism and your label stock.
- Always switch the printer off at the power button and unplug the adapter before opening the clamshell to change labels or perform any maintenance work.
Built for the realities of South African e-commerce and logistics, the ZAPOS ZA-470B turns label printing from a daily bottleneck into a five-second job. Whether you're scaling a Takealot store, running a courier branch or organising warehouse stock, this is the dependable label printer your dispatch desk has been waiting for.
What's in the box
1 x Printer
2 x Fix Tab
1 x Label spindle
1 x USB Printer cable
1 x Power Adapter
1 x Power Cable
1 x CD
1 x Manual
