User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About this Guide
- Introducing the ZD411D
- ZD411D Features
- Controls and Indicators
- Installing Hardware Options
- Field Installable ZD411D Accessories and Options
- Printer Connectivity Modules
- Power Failure Recovery Mode Jumper (OFF by Default)
- Configuring Wired Connectivity Options and Power Failure Recovery Mode
- Installing the Wireless Connectivity Module
- Media Handling Options
- Installing Dispense, Cut, and Tear Media Handling Options
- Media Roll Core Size Adapters
- Installing the Attached Battery Base Options
- Installing the Battery into the Attached Power Base
- ZD411D Printer Setup
- ZD411D Printer Setup Overview
- Select a Location for the Printer
- Pre-Install Printer Options and Connectivity Modules
- Attaching Printer Power
- Getting Ready to Print
- Preparing and Handling Labels and Media
- Media Storage Tips
- Loading Roll Media in the ZD411D Printer
- How to Load Roll Media – ZD411D
- Using the Movable Sensor
- Adjusting the Movable Sensor for Black Marks or Notches
- Adjusting the Movable Sensor for Web/Gap Sensing
- How to Load Roll Media - Continued
- Run a SmartCal Media Calibration
- Print a Configuration Report to Test Printing
- Detecting a Media Out Condition
- Connecting to the Printer
- Pre-install Windows Printer Drivers
- Interface Cable Requirements
- USB Interface (Device)
- Serial Interface
- Ethernet (LAN, RJ-45)
- ZD411D Printer Setup Overview
- Setup for Windows
- Print Operations
- Thermal Printing Basic Setting and Operations
- Printing on Fan-Fold Media
- Using the Label Dispenser Option
- Printing with Externally Mounted Roll Media
- Printing with the Attached Battery Base and Battery Option
- Printer Fonts
- Zebra ZKDU – Printer Accessory
- Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI) 2.0
- Setting the Power Failure Recovery Mode Jumper
- Maintaining the Printer
- Troubleshooting
- Onboard Printer Tools
- Printer Diagnostics
- SmartCal Media Calibration
- Printing a Configuration Report (CANCEL Self Test)
- Printer Network (and Bluetooth) Configuration Report
- Resetting Printer Factory Defaults (PAUSE + FEED Self Test)
- Resetting Network Factory Defaults (PAUSE + CANCEL Self Test)
- Generating a Print Quality Report (FEED self-test)
- Activating Advanced Mode
- Factory Test Modes
- Using the Reset Button
- Running a Communication Diagnostics Test
- Sensor Profile Report
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
- Serial Port Interface
- Types of Thermal Media
- ZD411D Printer Dimensions
- ZPL Configuration
Print Operations
Select a Print Modefor Media Handling
Use a print mode that matches the media being used and the printer options available.
Print Modes
• TEAR OFF – This mode (default) can be used with any printer options and most media types. The
printer prints label formats as it receives them. The printer operator can tear off the printed labels any
time after they print.
• PEEL – Label Dispenser Option only. The printer peels the label from the liner during printing and then
pauses until the label is removed.
• CUTTER – Cutter Option only. The printer cuts between labels after each one is printed.
Related ZPL command(s):
^MM
SGD command used:
media.printmode
Printer web page:
View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup > Print Mode
Adjusting the Print Quality
Print quality is affected by the heat (density) setting of the printhead, the print speed, and the media in use.
The printer's default darkness and speed settings work for most applications that use Zebra labels and
media. Set the printer to the maximum recommended speed of the media in use.Experiment with the
darkness setting first, then lower the speed setting to find the optimal mix for your application. Print quality
can be configured with the Zebra Setup Utility’s Configure Print Quality routine.
NOTE: Media (labels, receipt paper, tags, etc.) have maximum speed settings for your chosen
media. Start with these setting
The darkness (or density) setting can be controlled by:
• The Set Darkness (~SD) ZPL command (consult your ZPL Programming Guide).
• See the Adjusting the Darkness with Manual Print Darkness on page 156 routine.
Accepted values:
0.0 to 30.0
Related ZPL command(s):
^MD, ~SD
SGD command used:
print.tone
Printer web page:
View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup > Darkness
Adjusting the Print Width
Adjust the print width to place your imageon the media.
Print width must be set:
• Before you use the printer for the first time.
• Any time you change the width of the media in use.
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