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  1. ZT411/ZT421 Industrial Printer User Guide
  2. Printer Setup
  3. Connecting the Printer to a Device
  • ZT411/ZT421 Industrial Printer User Guide
  • ZT411/ZT421 Industrial Printer User Guide
  • About this Guide
    • Notational Conventions
    • Icon Conventions
  • Printer Setup
    • Selecting a Location for the Printer
    • Ordering Supplies and Accessories
      • Media
      • Ribbon
      • Cable and Port Protector Bracket
    • Inspecting the Contents of the Box
    • Connecting the Printer to a Device
      • Connect to a Phone or Tablet
      • Installing Drivers and Connecting to a Windows-Based Computer
        • Installing the Drivers
        • Running the Printer Installation Wizard
      • Connecting to a Computer Using the Printer’s USB Port
      • Connecting to Your Network through the Printer’s Ethernet Port
      • Connecting the Printer to Your Wireless Network
      • What to Do If You Forget to Install Printer Drivers First
    • Upgrading the Printer Firmware
      • Checking the Current Firmware Version
      • Uploading the Latest Firmware
    • Determining the Media Handling Method
    • Loading the Media
      • Inserting the Media into the Printer
      • Using Tear-Off Mode
      • Using Peel-Off Mode (with or without Liner Take-Up)
      • Using Rewind Mode
      • Using Cutter Mode or Delayed Cut Mode
      • Using Linerless Cut Mode
    • Determining the Type of Ribbon to Use
      • What Kind of Ribbon Can I Use?
      • Performing an Adhesive Test
      • Performing a Ribbon Scratch Test
    • Loading the Ribbon
    • Running the Print Wizard and Printing a Test Label
      • Using the Print Quality Assistance Wizard
    • Installing Label Design Software
      • ZebraDesigner System Requirements
  • Printer Configuration and Adjustment
    • Home Screen
    • Changing Printer Settings
      • Changing Printer Settings through the Windows Driver
      • Printer Wizards
      • User Menus
        • System Menu
        • Connection Menu
        • Print Menu
        • RFID Menu
        • Storage Menu
    • Calibrating the Ribbon and Media Sensors
      • Performing Auto Calibration
      • Performing Manual Sensor Calibration
    • Adjusting the Printhead Pressure
    • Adjusting the Sensor Position
  • Routine Maintenance
    • Cleaning Schedule and Procedures
      • Clean the Exterior, the Media Compartment, and the Sensors
        • Clean the Printer Exterior
        • Cleaning the Media Compartment and Sensors
      • Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller
      • Cleaning and Lubricating the Standard Cutter Module
      • Cleaning and Lubricating the Linerless Cutter
    • Removing Used Ribbon
    • Replacing Printer Components
      • Ordering Replacement Parts
      • Recycling Printer Components
    • Storing the Printer
    • Lubrication
  • Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
    • Evaluating Barcode Quality
    • Configuration Labels
    • PAUSE Self-Test
    • Sensor Profile
    • Using Communication Diagnostics Mode
    • Loading Defaults or Last Saved Values
    • Alert and Error States
      • Alerts and Error Messages
      • Indicator Lights
    • Troubleshooting
      • Printing or Print Quality Issues
      • Ribbon Issues
      • Linerless Printing Issues
      • RFID Issues
      • Communications Issues
      • Miscellaneous Issues
    • Servicing the Printer
      • Shipping the Printer
  • Using a USB Host Port and the Print Touch Feature
    • Items Required for the Exercises
      • Files for Completing the Exercises
    • USB Host
      • Exercise 1: Copy Files to a USB Flash Drive and Perform USB Mirror
      • Exercise 2: Print a Label Format from a USB Flash Drive
      • Exercise 3: Copy Files to/from a USB Flash Drive
      • Exercise 4: Enter Data for a Stored File with a USB Keyboard and Print a Label
    • Print Touch/Near Field Communication (NFC)
      • Exercise 5: Enter Data for a Stored File with a Device and Print a Label
  • Specifications
    • General Specifications
    • Power Specifications
    • Power Cord Specifications
    • Communication Interface Specifications
      • Standard Connections
        • Bluetooth Version 4.1
        • Two USB Host Ports
        • Zebra PrintTouch/Near Field Communication (NFC)
        • USB 2.0 Data Interface
        • Wired 10/100 Ethernet Print Server (Internal)
        • RS-232/C Serial Data Interface
      • Optional Connections
        • Wireless Print Server
        • IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel data interface
        • Applicator Interface
        • Wired 10/100 Ethernet Print Server (External)
      • Wireless Specifications
        • Antenna Information
        • WLAN Specifications
    • Printing Specifications
    • Media Specifications
    • Ribbon Specifications
  • Glossary
    • alphanumeric
    • backfeed
    • barcode
    • black mark media
    • calibration (of a printer)
    • collection method
    • configuration
    • continuous media
    • core diameter
    • diagnostics
    • die-cut media
    • direct thermal
    • direct thermal media
    • fanfold media
    • firmware
    • FLASH memory
    • font
    • gap/notch media
    • ips (inches-per-second)
    • label
    • label backing (liner)
    • label type
    • LED (light emitting diode)
    • linerless media
    • LCD (liquid crystal display)
    • mark media
    • media
    • media sensor
    • media supply hangar
    • non-continuous media
    • non-volatile memory
    • notched media
    • peel-off mode
    • perforated media
    • print speed
    • print type
    • printhead wear
    • Radio frequency identification (RFID) "smart" media
    • receipt
    • registration
    • ribbon
    • ribbon wrinkle
    • roll media
    • supplies
    • symbology
    • tag stock
    • tear-off mode
    • thermal transfer
    • void
Connecting the Printer to a Device

Connecting the Printer to a Device

After you have set up the printer, you are ready to connect the printer to your device (such as a computer, phone, or tablet).
Printer Setup
Connect to a Phone or Tablet
Installing Drivers and Connecting to a Windows-Based Computer
Connecting to a Computer Using the Printer’s USB Port
Connecting to Your Network through the Printer’s Ethernet Port
Connecting the Printer to Your Wireless Network
What to Do If You Forget to Install Printer Drivers First

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