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
Onboard Printer Tools
Onboard Printer Tools
This section provides a variety of tools and utilities built into the printer. They are designed to assist you
with setup, configuration, and debugging (printer and command programming).
Printer Diagnostics
Diagnostic reports, calibration procedures, restoring factory defaults, and other diagnostics provide
specific information about the condition of the printer.
Diagnostic Testing Tips
IMPORTANT: Use full-width media when performing self-tests. If your media is not wide enough,
the test labels may print on the platen (drive) roller.
Each self-test is enabled by pressing a specific user interface button or combination of buttons while
turning ON the printer power. Keep the button(s) pressed until the first indicator light turns off. The selected
self-test automatically starts at the end of the normal power-up operation.
• When performing these self-tests, do not send data to the printer from the host. If your media is shorter
than the label to be printed, the test label continues on the next label.
• When canceling a self-test prior to completion, always reset the printer by turning it OFF and then ON.
• If the printer is in dispense mode and the liner is being taken up by the applicator, the operator must
manually remove the labels as they become available.
SmartCal Media Calibration
SmartCal is used to quickly calibrate the printer to the media currently loaded.
During SmartCal, the printer automatically determines the media sensing type (gap, black line, or notch),
and then measures the length of the media.
1. Make sure the media is properly loaded, the printer cover is closed, and printer power is ON.
2. Press and hold the PAUSE + CANCEL buttons for two seconds.
3. The printer willfeedand measure several labels. When done, the printer will return to READY status.
If the printer should fail to recognize and correctly calibrate to the media, refer to the Manual Media
Calibration Mode on page 155 procedure later in this section.
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