Zebra Printhead 203 dpi | Direct Thermal | ZD220 / ZD230 / ZD888 | P1115689
Zebra 203 dpi Replacement Printhead
Direct Thermal · ZD220 / ZD230 / ZD888 · Genuine Zebra Part P1115689
The Zebra P1115689 is a genuine OEM replacement printhead for the Zebra ZD220, ZD230, and ZD888 direct thermal desktop label printers. Printheads are consumable components that wear with use — replacing a worn or damaged printhead immediately restores full print quality and prevents damage to labels and media. Stamped from the same tools and dies as the original and manufactured to Zebra's exacting engineering standards, this is a direct drop-in replacement that installs in minutes without specialist tools.
| Part Number | P1115689 |
| EAN | 5715063004722 |
| Type | Direct Thermal (DT) Printhead |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Compatible Printers | Zebra ZD220 (DT) · Zebra ZD230 (DT) · Zebra ZD888 (DT) |
| Print Technology | Direct Thermal only (no ribbon required) |
| Genuine Part | 100% genuine Zebra OEM — not aftermarket |
| Installation | Drop-in replacement · No specialist tools required |
| Warranty | 1 year manufacturer warranty |
| In the Box | 1× 203 dpi Printhead |
BUYER'S GUIDE
When to Replace: Printhead replacement is standard maintenance for any high-volume label printer. Replace immediately when you see print quality degradation — faded text, missing lines, or unreadable barcodes — to avoid label waste and production delays.
DT vs TT — Critical Check: The P1115689 is for Direct Thermal printers only (ZD220 DT, ZD230 DT, ZD888 DT). If your printer uses a ribbon (Thermal Transfer), this printhead will not fit. Check the model label on your printer — "DT" = direct thermal, "TT" or "T" = thermal transfer.
Extend Printhead Life: Use genuine Zebra media (labels and receipts), keep the printer clean, and run the printhead cleaning utility regularly. Avoid running the printer with the platen roller open and always handle the printhead by its frame — never touch the glass strip.
Keep a Spare: For operations that cannot afford printer downtime, keeping one spare P1115689 printhead in stock ensures you can restore full print quality within minutes of a failure — without waiting for delivery.