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
ZD411D Printer Setup
Connecting to the Printer
The printer supports a wide offering of communication options to use the printer.
The printer supports a variety of interface options and configurations. These include:
• Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) interface - Standard.
• RS232 Serial –Installed or as a Field Upgrade Option
• Ethernet (LAN) –Installed or as a Field Upgrade Option
• Factory Installed Option or as a Field Upgrade Wireless Connectivity with Wi-Fi (802.11ac) and Bluetooth
4.2 (4.1 Compatible)
• Wi-Fi models include Bluetooth Low Energy (low-speed connection) for printer configuration using
software running on an Android or iOS device.
Pre-install Windows Printer Drivers
The Printer Setup Utility installs the driver on your computer to simplify the setup.
Install thePrinter Setup Utilitybefore applying power to the printer connected to the PC. The utility installs
the Zebra Windows drivers first. The installation wizard will then prompt you to turn on the printer. Follow
the instructions to complete the printer installation.
ThePrinter Setup Utilityis designed to assist you in setting up printer operations in Windows.Make
configuration setup choices prior to and immediately following applying power using the utility's
wizards.The cabling and parameters for each of these physical printer communication interfaces are
discussed in the following pages to assist you. ThePrinter Setup Utility configuration wizards will instruct
you when to turn the printer’s power on at the appropriate time to complete the installation of the printer.
For more details on configuring network (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) and Bluetooth communication, see the
following guides:
• Wired and Wireless Print Server User Guide
• Bluetooth Wireless Guide
Interface Cable Requirements
Interface cabling needs to comply with requirements for shielding and routingto keep noise and
interference from printer communications.
Data cables must be of fully shielded construction and fitted with metal or metalized connector shells.
Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise.
To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:
• Keep data cables as short as possible.1.83 m (6 ft.)is themaximum recommended length)
• Do not tightly bundle the data cables with power cords.
• Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.
• To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:
IMPORTANT: This printer complies with FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 15, for Class B
Equipment, using fully shielded data cables. The use of unshielded cables may increase radiated
emissions above the Class B limits.
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