# Zebra ZT411 - Adjust Print Darkness

To adjust the print darkness on your ZT411 printer, take the following steps:

1. On the home screen of the printer, tap the **Menu** button
2. Tap the **Print** icon, then **Print Quality**, then select the **Darkness** option
3. Adjust the darkness setting using the slider or **+** and **-** buttons. 
    - The darkness setting ranges from 0 to **30**.
    - For **wax ribbon**, the recommended darkness setting is **10-15**.
    - For **resin ribbon**, the recommended darkness setting is **25-30**.
4. After adjusting the darkness, tap the **Home** button at the top-right of the screen to return to the home screen.

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