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  1. ZD410 Desktop Printer User Guide
  2. Setup
  • ZD410 Desktop Printer User Guide
  • ZD410 Desktop Printer User Guide
  • About
    • Notational Conventions
    • Icon Conventions
  • Introduction
    • ZD410 Direct Thermal Printers
      • ZD410 Printer Features
      • ZD410 Printer Options
    • Zebra Label Printing Solution
      • Modes of Printing
    • What’s in the Box?
      • Unpack and Inspect the Printer
    • Your Printer
      • Opening the Printer
      • Closing the Printer
      • Operator Controls
    • Battery Indicators and Controls
    • Zebra Print Touch
  • Install Hardware Options
    • Printer Connectivity Modules
      • Update Printer Firmware to Complete the Options Installation
      • Power Failure Recovery Mode Jumper (OFF by Default)
      • Accessing the Connectivity Module Slot
      • Installing the Serial Port Module
      • Installing the Internal Ethernet (LAN) Module
      • Removing the Printer Connectivity Modules
    • Media Handling Options
      • Removing the Standard Bezel
      • Installing the Label Dispenser
      • Installing the Cutter
      • Media Roll Core Size Adapters
        • Installing Media Roll Adapters
      • Installing the Attached Battery Base Option
      • Installing the Battery into the Attached Battery Base
    • Update Printer Firmware to Complete the Options Installation
  • Setup
    • Setting up the Printer – Process Overview
    • Select a Location for the Printer
    • Install Printer Options and Connectivity Modules
    • Attaching Power
    • Get Ready to Print
      • Prepare and Handle Media
      • Media Storage Tips
      • Roll Media Sensing and Media Loading
        • Set Media Sensing by Media Type
        • Loading Media
        • Loading Roll Media
        • Movable Sensor Adjustment
        • Running a SmartCal Media Calibration
        • Testing Printing with the Configuration Report
    • Interface Cable Requirements
      • USB Interface
      • Serial Interface
      • Ethernet (LAN, RJ-45)
  • Setup for Windows PC or Other Device Communications
    • Connecting Your Printer to a Device
      • Connect to a Phone or Tablet
      • Setting up Windows to Printer Communication (Overview)
        • Installing Drivers and Connecting to a Windows-Based Computer
      • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Classic Wireless Connectivity Option
        • Update Printer Firmware to Complete the Options Installation
      • Set Up the Wi-Fi Print Server Option
      • ZebraNet Bridge’s Connectivity Wizard
        • Configuring Your Printer using the Connectivity Wizard
        • Configuring Your Printer using the Bluetooth Option
    • After Your Printer is Connected
      • Test Communications by Printing
        • Test-Printing with Zebra Setup Utility
        • Test-Printing with Windows Printer and Faxes menu
        • Test Printing with an Ethernet Printer Connected to a Network
        • Test-Printing with a Copied ZPL Command File for Non-Windows Operating Systems
    • What To Do If You Forget to Install the Printer Drivers First
  • Print Operations
    • Thermal Printing
    • Determine Your Printer’s Configuration Settings
    • Replace Supplies
    • Detect a Media Out Condition
      • Recovering from a Media Out condition
    • Select a Print Mode
      • Print Modes
    • Adjust the Print Quality
    • Darkness Control
    • Printing on Fanfold Media
    • Print with Externally-Mounted Roll Media
      • Externally-Mounted Roll Media Considerations
    • Using the Label Dispenser Option
    • Print with the Attached Battery Base and Battery Option
      • Using UPS Mode
      • Using the Printer in Battery Mode
    • Send Files to the Printer
    • Printer Fonts
      • Identify Fonts in Your Printer
      • Localize the Printer with Code Pages
      • Asian Fonts and Other Large Font Sets
      • Get Asian Fonts
    • EPL Line Mode – Direct Thermal Printers only
    • Zebra ZKDU Printer Accessory
    • ZBI 2.0 — Zebra Basic Interpreter
    • Updating Printer Firmware
    • Setting the Power Failure Recovery Mode Jumper
  • USB Host Port and Link-OS Usage
    • Use a USB Host for Printer Firmware Updates
      • Preparing Flash Drive and Updating Firmware
    • USB Host and Printer Usage Examples
      • Items Required for the USB Host Exercises
      • Files for Completing the Exercises
      • Exercise 1: Copying Files to a USB Flash Drive and Performing USB Mirror
    • Use the USB Host Port and the NFC Capabilities
      • Exercise 2: Entering Data for a Stored File with a Smart Device and Printing a Label
  • Maintenance
    • Clean the Printer
      • Recommended Cleaning Supplies
      • Get Zebra Supplies and Accessories for Cleaning Your Printer
      • Recommended Cleaning Schedule
      • Cleaning the Printhead
      • Cleaning the Media Path
      • Options for Cleaning the Cutter and Label Dispenser
        • Cleaning the Cutter
        • Cleaning the Label Dispenser
      • Cleaning the Sensors
      • Cleaning and Replacing the Platen (Drive Roller)
    • Other Printer Maintenance
      • Real-Time Clock (RTC) Battery
      • No Replaceable Fuses
    • Replace the Printhead
      • Removing the Printhead
      • Replacing the Printhead
  • Troubleshooting
    • Resolve Alerts and Errors
    • Resolve Print Issues
    • Resolve Communication Issues
    • Resolve Miscellaneous Issues
  • Tools
    • Printer Diagnostics
      • Power-On Self Test
      • Activating SmartCal Media Calibration
      • Printing the Printer Configuration Report (CANCEL Self Test)
      • Network and Bluetooth Configuration Report
      • Printing a Print Quality Report (FEED Self Test)
        • Printing a Print Quality Report
      • Resetting Non-Network Printer Configuration Settings to their Factory Defaults
      • Resetting the Printer's Network Settings to Their Factory Defaults
      • Reset Button Functions
      • Performing a Communication Diagnostics Test
      • Sensor Profile
    • Activating Advanced Mode
      • Manually Calibrating Media
      • Manual Print Width Adjustment
      • Manual Print Darkness Adjustment
    • Factory Test Modes
  • Interface Connector Wiring
    • Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
    • Serial Port Interface
  • Dimensions
  • Media
    • Types of Thermal Media
      • Performing a Media Scratch Test
    • General Media and Print Specifications
  • ZPL Configuration
    • ZPL Printer Configuration
      • ZPL Printer Configuration Format and Reusable Files
    • Configuration Setting to Command Cross-reference
    • Printer Memory Management and Related Status Reports
      • ZPL Programming for Memory Management
Setup

Setup

This section assists you in setting up and operating your printer for the first time.
Setting up the Printer – Process Overview
Select a Location for the Printer
Install Printer Options and Connectivity Modules
Attaching Power
Get Ready to Print
Interface Cable Requirements

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