Zebra Printhead Xi-ser. 8 dots/mm (203dpi)

Zebra Xi-Series Spare Printhead, 203 dpi

The printhead is the part of a label printer that does the actual work — it presses every line of every label thermally onto the paper. With enough hours on the clock, it wears out and needs replacing. This Zebra Xi-series printhead is built specifically for the Zebra 220Xi4 label printer, with a resolution of 8 dots per millimetre (203 dpi).

How do you know it's time to replace the printhead?

The signs usually show up in practice before anything else: faint white streaks start appearing across labels, text or barcodes print unevenly, or the printer reports a maintenance code it hasn't shown before. Replacing the printhead at the right moment means your barcode scanner keeps reading labels without a hitch — and your operation keeps moving.

Why use a genuine Zebra printhead?

A genuine spare part is matched precisely to the 220Xi4's mechanical and electrical design. Resolution, voltage profiles, and thermal sensitivity all align with what the printer expects — so print quality stays consistent and the printer behaves as intended. Third-party parts may work in the short term, but fitting one can void your warranty.

Technical details

• ·Compatible model: Zebra 220Xi4 label printer
• ·Resolution: 8 dots/mm (203 dpi)
• ·Type: Printhead Kit (spare)
• ·Warranty: 12 months
• ·Country of origin: Japan

Installation

Swapping the printhead is a mechanical task you can carry out with the instructions Zebra includes with the printer. If you'd rather have someone check the job is done correctly, get in touch with Vaivatta — we're happy to help.

Keep one spare on the shelf and the next printhead failure won't stop your day.