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
About this Guide
About this Guide
This guide is for operators and integrators of Zebra ZD411D Link-OS desktop thermal printers. Use this
guide to install, change the configuration, operate, and support these printers.
Finding ZD411D Printer References
Information, support, and additional resources are available online to support this printer:
• ZD411D Direct Thermal printer – zebra.com/zd411d-info
Printer Resources
Zebra has a large suite of technical resources for your Zebra Link-OS printer, as well as free and fee-based
software and apps (applications), including:
• How-To videos
• Printer accessory, supplies, parts, and software links
• Label Design software
• Printer Drivers (Windows, Apple, OPOS, etc.)
• Printer Firmware
• Printer Management tools
• Virtual Devices for legacy languages normally associated with other printer brands
• Various setup and configuration guides
• Cloud-based Enterprise printer management and printing
• XML and PDF format file printing
• Programmer’s manuals
• Printer Fonts
• Utilities
• Knowledge base and support contacts
• Printer warranty and repair links
Zebra OneCare Printer Service and Support
For increased productivity, we can help your business ensure its Zebra printers are Online and ready for
business. Refer to the descriptions of the Zebra OneCare service and support options available for the
printer at zebra.com/zebraonecare.
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