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
Types of Thermal Media
• Label Length:
• All Printers Max. (theoretical)–990 mm (39 in.)
• Thermal Transfer Printers Max. (tested)–279.4 mm (11 in.)
• Direct Thermal Printers Max. (tested)–330 mm (13 in.).
• All Printers Min.–12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
Standard (Media) Cutter
The printer supports a field-installed media cutter option for full-width cutting of label liner, tag or receipt
media.
• A medium-duty cutter for cutting label liner and light tag media (LINER/TAG). Do not cut through labels,
adhesive, or embedded circuitry.
• Paper Thickness:
• Min.–0.06 mm (0.0024 in.)
• Max.–0.1905 mm (0.0075 in.)
• Cut Width:
• Min.–15 mm (0.585 in.)
• Direct Thermal Printers Max.–109 mm (4.29 in.)
• Min. distance between cuts (label length): 25.4 mm (1 in.).
• Cutting shorter media lengths between the cuts may cause the cutter to jam or errors.
NOTE: By design, the cutter is self-cleaning and does not require preventive maintenance of the
internal cutter mechanism.
Various Types of Roll and Fan-Fold Media
The following table helps to identify what type of media to use to print labels.
IMPORTANT: Zebra strongly recommends the use of Zebra-brand supplies for continuous high-
quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been
specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and prevent premature
printhead wear. To purchase supplies, go to zebra.com/supplies.
• Standard media—Most standard (non-continuous) media uses an adhesive backing that sticks individual
labels or a continuous length of labels to a liner.
• Continuous roll media—Most continuous roll media is direct thermal media (similar to FAX paper) and is
used for receipt or ticket style printing.
• Tag stock—Tags are usually made from heavy paper (up to 0.0075in./0.19mm thick). Tag stock does not
have adhesive or a liner, and it is typically perforated between tags.
For more information on basic media types, see the table below.
The printer typically uses roll media, but you can use fanfold or other continuous media too. Use the
correct media for the type of printing you require. You must use direct thermal media.
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