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  1. ZT411/ZT421 Industrial Printer User Guide
  2. Specifications
  3. Communication Interface Specifications
  4. Standard Connections
  • 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
Standard Connections

Standard Connections

Your printer supports a variety of standard connections.
Communication Interface Specifications
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

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