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
Introducing the ZD411D
Introducing the ZD411D
This section introduces theZebra ZD411D Link-OS 2-inch desktop thermal label printer. It has an overview
of the Link-OS printer’s features and options, and what ships with your new printer.
zebra.com/zd411d-info
Introduction to the Zebra ZD411D
This Zebra Link-OS 2-inch Desktop printer offerings include:
• Direct thermal printing
• Standard Print Resolution –8 dots per millimeter (203 dots per inch)
• Prints at speeds up to203 millimeters per second (8 inches per second)
• Print width is 56 mm (2.20 in.)
• Higher Resolution Option –12 dots per millimeter (300 dots per inch)
• Prints at speeds up to152.4 millimeters per second (6 inches per second)
• Print width is 56 mm (2.20 in.)
NOTE: Maximum print speeds vary by model, print resolution, and the type of media in use.
Zebra Label Printing Solution
The large set of Zebra printer capabilities and resources provide the ability to print unconnected or as a
part of a larger print system.
The printer is just one of three parts of a printing solution. To print; you need your Zebra printer, compatible
labels, and software (such as thedriver, mobile apps, programming, and more) to tell the printer what to do
and print.
Use Zebra's free label and form design software,ZebraDesigner, to make professionally lookinglabel
designs and print them.
Zebra provides a complete suite of free Link-OS software:mobile and personal computerapplications,
drivers, set up utilities, monitor and control printing, import graphics and fonts, send programming
commands, update firmware, and download files. The Link-OS suite has emulation for a wide variety of
other printer control languages via Link-OS Virtual Devices and includes a free PDF Direct emulation app.
The Zebra website or your reseller will be able to help you identify media for your desired use case.
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