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  1. ZD411T Thermal Transfer Printer User Guide
  2. Setup for Windows
  • ZD411T Direct Thermal Link-OS™ Desktop Printer User Guide
  • ZD411T Direct Thermal Link-OS™ Desktop Printer User Guide
  • About this Guide
    • Finding ZD411T Printer References
    • Icon Conventions
  • Introducing the ZD411T
    • Introduction to the Zebra ZD411T
    • Zebra Label Printing Solution
      • Modes of Operation
    • Common Link-OS Desktop Series Printer Features
    • Link-OS Desktop Printer Options
    • What’s in the Zebra ZD411T Box?
    • Unpacking and Inspecting the Printer
    • Opening the Printer
    • Closing the Printer
  • ZD411T Features
    • Label Dispenser Option
    • Cutter Option
    • Attached Battery and Base Option
    • Zebra Print Touch
  • Controls and Indicators
    • User Interface
    • ZD411T Standard Interface Controls
      • Meaning of the Indicator Light Patterns
      • Battery Indicators and Controls
  • Installing Hardware Options
    • Field Installable ZD411T 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
  • ZD411T Printer Setup
    • ZD411T Printer Setup Overview
      • Pre-installing the Window's Driver
      • 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 ZD411T Printer
      • How to Load Roll Media – ZD411T
      • 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
      • Using Thermal Transfer Ribbon in the Printer
      • Loading Zebra Transfer Ribbon – ZD411T
      • Run a SmartCal Media Calibration
      • Print a Configuration Report to Test Printing
      • Detecting a Media Out Condition
      • Detecting a Ribbon Out Condition
      • Connecting to the Printer
      • Pre-install Windows Printer Drivers
      • Interface Cable Requirements
      • USB Interface (Device)
      • Serial Interface
      • Ethernet (LAN, RJ-45)
      • Running the Printer Installation Wizard
  • Setup for Windows
    • Zebra Setup Utility: Pre-install Windows Printer Drivers
    • Windows to Printer Communication Setup (Overview)
    • Setting Up the Wi-Fi Print Server Option
    • Using a Configuration Script
    • Saving a Configuration Script
    • Bluetooth Option Configuration
      • Windows 10 (PC version)
    • After the Printer is Connected
      • Testing Communications by Printing
  • Print Operations
    • Thermal Printing Basic Setting and Operations
      • Determining the Printer’s Configuration Settings
      • Sending Files to the Printer
      • Select a Print Mode for Media Handling
      • Adjusting the Print Quality
      • Adjusting the Print Width
      • Replacing Supplies while Using the Printer
    • 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 Keyboard Display Unit (ZKDU) – Printer Accessory
    • Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI) 2.0
    • Setting the Power Failure Recovery Mode Jumper
  • Maintaining the Printer
    • Cleaning Supplies
    • Recommended Cleaning Schedule
    • Cleaning the ZD411T Printhead
    • Media Path Cleaning
    • Cleaning the Cutter Option
    • Cleaning the Label Dispenser Option
    • Sensor Cleaning
    • Platen Cleaning and Replacement
    • Replacing the ZD411T Printhead
    • Updating Printer Firmware
    • Other Printer Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
    • Resolving Alerts and Errors
      • Alert: Printhead/Cover Open
      • Alert: Media/Labels Out
      • Alert: Cut Error
      • Alert: Printhead Over Temperature
      • Alert: Printhead Under Temperature
      • Alert: PRINTHEAD SHUTDOWN
      • Alert: Out Of Memory
    • Resolving Print Issues
      • Issue: General Print Quality Issues
      • Issue: No Print on the Label
      • Issue: Print Image Moves or is Distorted
    • Communication Issues
      • Issue: USB Printer Fails to Install after Connecting Printer (Before Installing the Printer Driver)
      • Issue: Label Job Sent, No Data Transfer
      • Issue: Label Job Sent, Skips Labels or Prints Bad Content
      • Issue: Label Job Sent, Data Transfers, But No Print
    • Miscellaneous Issues
      • Issue: Settings are Lost or Ignored
      • Issue: Non-continuous Labels act as Continuous Labels.
      • Issue: Printer Locks-Up
      • Issue: Battery has a Red Indicator
  • 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
      • Manual Media Calibration Mode
      • Using the Manual Print Width Adjustment
      • Adjusting the Darkness with Manual Print Darkness
    • Factory Test Modes
    • Using the Reset Button
    • Running a Communication Diagnostics Test
    • Sensor Profile Report
  • Interface Information
    • Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
    • Serial Port Interface
  • Types of Thermal Media
    • Determining Thermal Media Types
    • General Media and Print Specifications
    • Various Types of Roll and Fan-Fold Media
  • ZD411T Printer Dimensions
    • ZD411T Thermal Transfer Printer Dimensions
  • ZPL Configuration
    • Managing the ZPL Printer Configuration
    • ZPL Print Configuration File Format
    • Configuration Setting to Command Cross-Reference
    • Printer Memory Management and Related Status Reports
      • ZPL Programming for Memory Management
Setup for Windows

Setup for Windows

The section helps setting up communications between your printer and the Windows operating system environment.
Zebra Setup Utility: Pre-install Windows Printer Drivers
Windows to Printer Communication Setup (Overview)
Setting Up the Wi-Fi Print Server Option
Using a Configuration Script
Saving a Configuration Script
Bluetooth Option Configuration
After the Printer is Connected

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