Zebra Printer ZT411 Setup Manual

OEM Sub-Label Configuration for I-Con Software

GEN 4.3 CIM Firmware

Revision 003
Date: June 15, 2026
Author: Andrew Simms

1. Purpose

This document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a Zebra ZT411 thermal transfer printer for use with Infinitum I-con software to print OEM sub-labels. It covers hardware requirements, printer calibration, driver installation, configuration via Zebra Setup Utilities, and optional Ethernet printing configuration.

2. Hardware and Software Requirements

The following items are required before proceeding:

3. Install I-con Software

• Run ICon_Installer_v2.100.912.0_Customer.msi
• Follow the on-screen installation instructions. Upon completion, MotorControl.Engineer.exe will be installed to C:\Program Files (x86)\Infinitum-Icon

4. Calibrate the Zebra ZT411 Printer

Calibrate the printer before configuring software settings. Perform the following steps on the printer itself:

• Press and hold Pause and Cancel simultaneously — the Pause light will flash to confirm calibration mode is active
• Adjust the media sensor to align with the label gap
• Navigate through the printer menu and configure the following settings:
  • Print Mode: Thermal Transfer
  • Media Type: Gap/Notch
  • Print Width: 2 inches (203 dpi → dot width 406, tear-off)
• Press Feed to advance a label and verify calibration is correct

5. Install Zebra Windows Printer Driver

• Download the Zebra Windows Printer Driver V10 from the Zebra support website
• Run zddriver-v1062628275-certified.exe and follow the on-screen instructions
• When prompted for port selection, choose the USB port
• Click Finish when installation is complete

6. Install and Configure Zebra Setup Utilities

6.1 Installation

• Download Zebra Setup Utilities from the Zebra support website
• Run zsu-1191327.exe and follow the on-screen instructions for the ZT411

6.2 Configure Printer Settings

Important: Ensure the ZT411 is powered on and connected via USB before opening Zebra Setup Utilities.

• Open Zebra Setup Utilities
• Select ZDesigner ZT411 from the printer list, then select Configure Printer Settings

• Set Width to 2.00” and Height to 1.00”, then click Next

• Set Print Speed to 2.0 in/s and Darkness to 24–28 (adjust based on print quality for your specific unit)

• Click Finish, then close Zebra Setup Utilities. The printer is now configured for USB printing.

7. Ethernet (Network) Printing Setup

Note: This section is only required for Ethernet printing. For USB-only printing, skip to Section 8. Sections 5 and 6 must be completed first.

7.1 Connect and Assign Printer IP Address

• Connect the ZT411 to the network router via an Ethernet cable and verify the network indicator light on the printer is green
• On the laptop, navigate to Ethernet Settings → select the Unidentified Network (connected printer) → Edit IP Settings

• Select Manual, set IP Address to 192.168.1.51 and Subnet Mask to 255.255.0.0, then click Save

7.2 Add Printer via IP Address

• Navigate to Printers and Scanners → Add a device → Add Manually

• Select Add a Printer using an IP address or hostname, then click Next

• Set Device Type to TCP/IP Device, Hostname/IP to 192.168.1.50, Port Name to 9100, then click Next

• Select Custom, then click Next

• Select ZDesigner → ZDesigner ZT411-600dpi ZPL, then click Next

• Select Use the driver that is currently installed (installed in Section 5), then click Next

• Enter printer name: ZDesigner ZT411-600dpi ZPL Ethernet → select Do not share this printer

• Select Print a Test Page, verify the printer produces output, then click Finish

7.3 Configure Ethernet Printer Preferences

• Go to Printers and Scanners → select ZDesigner ZT411-600dpi ZPL Ethernet → Printer Preferences
• Go to Page Setup → set Width to 2” and Height to 1”

• Under Print Options, set Speed to 2.0 in/s and Darkness to 24–26

• Under Graphic Options → Image Transfer Mode, select Direct Print

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  Click Apply, then OK to exit Printer Preferences

8. Printing Labels from I-con

8.1 USB Printing

• Open I-con v2.100.912.0 or later
• Validate a duty point, enter a serial number, and generate a label
• Select USB as the connection method, print the label, and verify the output is correct

8.2 Ethernet Printing

• Open I-con v2.100.912.0 or later
• Validate a duty point, enter a serial number, and generate a label
• Select Ethernet and enter Printer IP 192.168.1.50

• I-con will automatically connect if the printer is reachable. Once connected, print a label and verify the output is correct

9. Quick Reference — Key Settings Summary