Zebra Technologies P100I P100i User Manual 980590 P100iUsersGuide

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Zebra® P100i™Card PrinterUser’s Manual980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1Review CopyAug 10, 2007
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980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual iiiForewordThis manual contains installation and operation information for the Zebra P100i card printers manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation.Copyright Notice© 2004 ZIH Corp.This document contains information proprietary to Zebra Technologies Corporation. This document and the information contained within is Copyrighted by Zebra Technologies Corporation and may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without written approval from Zebra Technologies Corporation. While every effort has been made to keep the information contained within current and accurate as of the date of publication, no guarantee is given that the document is error-free or that it is accurate with regard to any specification. Zebra Technologies Corporation reserves the right to make changes, for the purpose of product improvement, at any time.TrademarksP100i is a trademark and Zebra is a registered trademark of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are marks of their respective holders.
iv P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1ForewordProduct DisposalProduct DisposalReturn Materials AuthorizationBefore returning any equipment to Zebra Technologies Corporation for in-warranty or out-of-warranty repair, contact Repair Administration for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Repack the equipment in the original packing material and mark the RMA number clearly on the outside. Ship the equipment, freight prepaid, to the address listed below:Declarations of ConformityFCC RegulationsModel P100i has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and operated in accordance with the P100i User’s Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Zebra may cause harmful interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.Product Disposal Information • Do not dispose of this product in unsorted municipal waste. This product is recyclable, and should be recycled according to your local standards. For more information, please see our web site at:http://www.zebra.com/environmentFor USA, Latin America, and Asia / Pacific:Zebra Technologies CorporationZebra Card Printer Solutions1001 Flynn RoadCamarillo, CA. 93012-8706.USAPhone: +1 (805) 578-5001FAX: +1 (805) 579-1808For Europe and Middle East:Zebra Technologies CorporationZebra Card Printer SolutionsPittman Way, FulwoodPreston, PR2 9ZDLancashire, U.K.Phone: +44 - 1 - 772 - 797555FAX: +44 - 1 - 772 - 693000
ForewordDeclarations of Conformity980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual vIndustry Canada NoticeThis device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 class A requirements.Cet équipement est conforme à l’ICES-003 classe A de la Norm Industrielle Canadienne.For a formal certificate, please contact the Compliance Office at Zebra’s Camarillo facility.EUROPE: Norway Only: This product is also designed for IT power system with phase to phase voltage 230V. Earth grounding is via the polarized, 3-wire power cord.FI: “Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoitus koskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan”SE: “Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag”NO: “Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt”89/336/EECmodified by92/31/EEC and93/68/EECEMC Directive EN 55022 (1998) RF Emissions controlEMC Directive EN 301489-3 V1.4.1 RF Emissions and Immunity for radio equipmentEMC Directive EN55024 (2001) Immunity to Electro-Magnetic Disturbances73/23/EEC modified by 93/68/EECLow voltage Directive EN 60950-1 (2001) Product safety1999/5/CE R&TTE Directive EN300330-2 V1.1.1 Radio Frequency Interferences
vi P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1ForewordIconsIconsThroughout this manual, different icons highlight important information, as follows:Note • Indicates information that emphasizes or supplements important points of the main text.Advises you of information that is essential to complete a task, or points out the importance of specific information in the text.Electric Shock Caution • Warns you of a potential electric shock situation.Electrostatic Discharge Caution • Warns you of a situation where electrostatic discharge could cause damage to electronic components.Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical harm to you, or could result in physical damage to the hardware.
ForewordP100i Printer Model980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual viiP100i Printer ModelThe Zebra Product Number tells a story:Here is a quick review of the Zebra Card Printer Series numbering and lettering system to help you.Model numbers include identifiers that specify options using the following lettering conventions:Part Number DescriptionP 1 0 0 i - _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _Base Printer P100i Single Card Feed, Single Sided Color Card Printer_ _ _ _ _ - 0 _ _ _ _ - _ _ __ _ _ _ _ - B _ _ _ _ - _ _ __ _ _ _ _ - D _ _ _ _ - _ _ __ _ _ _ _ - H _ _ _ _ - _ _ _Smart Card OptionsNoneContact EncoderContact Encoder & MIFARE contactlessMIFARE contactless_ _ _ _ _ - _ 0 _ _ _ - _ _ __ _ _ _ _ - _ M _ _ _ - _ _ _Magnetic EncoderNoneYes (select defaults below)_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ 0 _ _ - _ _ __ _ _ _ _ - _ _ 1 _ _ - _ _ _Magnetic Encoder DefaultsNoneStripe Down, HiCo/LoCo_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ 0 _ - _ _ _Memory ExpansionNone_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ A - _ _ __ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ C - _ _ _InterfaceUSB OnlyUSB and Ethernet_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - I _ __ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - U _ _Power CordsU. S. and EuropeU. K. and Australia_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - _ D 0Windows Drivers and User Documentation included on one CD (Software & Documentation Package) which contains Multi-language documentation - English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Italian, and PortugueseExampleP100i-0M10A-ID0 P100i Printer, Magnetic Stripe Encoder (Stripe Down, HiCo), Standard Memory, USB Interface, US and Europe Power Cords, Windows Driver and User Documentation CD
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980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 1Contents • Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iiiCopyright Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiTrademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiProduct Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivReturn Materials Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivDeclarations of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivIcons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viP100i Printer Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii1 • Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Unpacking Your Card Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Multi-Function LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Rear Panel Connectors, Controls, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 • Printer Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Installing the P100i Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Installing the Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Print Driver Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Change Printer Driver Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 • P100i Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Printer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Loading Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Installing the Cleaning Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Inserting Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Printing a Test Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1Contents4 • P100i Printer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Creating a Sample Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Printing a Sample Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 • Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Cleaning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37When to Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37How to Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 • Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Print Quality Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Troubleshooting the Ethernet Connection and Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Resetting to Factory Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Ethernet Adapter Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Network Status/Activity Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 • Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Card Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51ISO standard dimensions for plain card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51ISO standard dimensions for magnetic stripe card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Appendix A • Magnetic Card Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Magnetic Card Stripe Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Media Loading Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Magnetic Encoder Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54ISO Standard Encoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Appendix B • Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Printer Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57External Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Internal Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Appendix C • Smart Card Contact Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Media Loading Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Appendix D • Worldwide Sales & Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Sales and Support Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 11Getting StartedUnpacking Your Card PrinterYour P100i printer ships in a cardboard carton, protected by styrofoam inserts and a protective anti-static bag. Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or re-ship the printer.1. Before opening and unpacking the printer, inspect the carton to ensure that no damage occurred during shipment.2. Ensure that you have a clean and nearly dust free environment for proper operation and storage of the printer. 3. Unlatch and remove the handle, open the carton, and remove the box containing the printer accessories from the shipping carton.4. Remove the styrofoam packing material from the top of the printer.5. Lift the printer out of the carton by holding it on both sides of the bottom and lifting the printer gently from the carton.6. Make sure the following accessories are included with your P100i printer:a. Software CD-ROMb. Quick Start Guidec. Cleaning Kitd. 120 VAC and 230 VAC Power Cordse. Power Transformerf. USB Printer CableIf any items are missing, please contact your dealer. To reorder, please refer to Appendix C of this manual.
2 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1Getting StartedControls and IndicatorsControls and Indicators Multi-Function LCD PanelYour P100i printer is equipped with a Multi Function LCD Readout Panel to provide printer status information. The readout is controlled by the multi-function control button directly below the viewing window.The LCD Panel can display the following messages:Message ModeOperationalInitializing FixedSELF TEST FixedREADY FixedDOWNLOADING DATA FixedMAG ENCODING FixedPRINTING MONO FixedPRINTING CYAN FixedPRINTING YELLOW FixedPRINTING MAGENTA FixedPRINTING BLACK FixedPRINTING OVERLAY FixedDOWNLOADING FIRMWARE FixedMulti-Function Control ButtonMulti-Function LCD Panel
Getting StartedControls and Indicators980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 3CLEANING FixedFEED LONG CLEANING CARD IN EXIT ScrollingREMOVE LONG CLEANING CARD ScrollingSINGLE CARD READY-PRINT OR EJECT ScrollingINSERT CARD FixedPUSH BUTTON TO CONTINUE ScrollingWarnings (Printer will still operate)REMOVE CARD AT EXIT ScrollingCLEAN PRINTER FixedCHECKING RIBBON FixedENCODING ERROR FixedINVALID MAGNETIC DATA ScrollingCHECK RIBBON FixedCLOSE LID FixedFLASH ERROR FixedREADING ERROR FixedErrors (Printer will not operate)OUT OF RIBBON FixedMECHANICAL ERROR FixedCOVER OPEN FixedPARAMETERS ERROR FixedCOMMAND ERROR FixedOUT OF RIBBON FixedMessage Mode
4 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1Getting StartedControls and IndicatorsRear Panel Connectors, Controls, and IndicatorsThe figure below shows the rear of the P100i Printer.Power SwitchThe power switch is located at the rear of the printer unit, bottom right.Power SocketThe power socket is located at the rear of the printer, to the left of the power switch.USB PortThe USB port is located at the rear of the printer unit, bottom left.Power SwitchUSB PortPower Socket
Getting StartedControls and Indicators980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 5Ethernet OptionIf your P100i Printer includes the Ethernet option, the rear of the printer will look like the figure below.Power SwitchUSB PortPower SocketEthernet ConnectorEthernet Reset ButtonNetwork Status / Activity IndicatorEthernet Adapter Status Indicator
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980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 72Printer InstallationInstalling the P100i Printer1. Place the printer in a location that allows easy access to all sides. The printer should never be operated while resting on its side or upside down2. Remove the yellow CAUTION label from the back of the printer.Caution • Do not power the printer with USB attached to your computer at this time. THE DRIVER WILL PROMPT YOU WHEN IT IS TIME TO PLUG IN AND POWER UP YOUR PRINTER.Caution • Limit electrical power supplied to the P100i Printer to 24 VDC. Limit excess current draw to 16 amps or less, using an associated circuit breaker or other such device. Never operate the printer in a location where operator, computer, or printer can get wet. Personal injury could result. The printer must be connected to an earthed electrical power supply and properly protected against electrical surges and grounding faults. The power supply pack can only be replaced by the same product from the manufacturer.
8 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1Printer InstallationInstalling the P100i Printer3. Ensure that the printer’s power switch is in the OFF (O) position.4. Insert the power supply plug into the power socket, attach the power cord (120VAC or 230VAC) to the power supply, then plug the power cord in to a grounded electrical socket of the proper voltage and type.
Printer InstallationInstalling the P100i Printer980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 95. If your printer has only the USB interface, attach the included USB cable to your computer and the printer.115 VAC230 VACCaution • Intermittent or unpredictable operation may occur from unsecured connectors. If damaged, the power cable must be replaced by an exact equivalent. The socket should always be easily accessible to power off the printer.
10 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1Printer InstallationInstalling the P100i Printer6. If your printer has the optional Ethernet interface (as well as the USB interface), connect either the USB cable to printer and computer or the Ethernet cable to the printer and the Ethernet network.Important • Do not connect both the USB and the Ethernet interfaces at the same time!
Printer InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 11Installing the Printer DriverTo install the P100i Printer on Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista operating systems, insert the User Documentation and Drivers CD, included with your printer, into your computer and the InstallWizard will walk you through the required installation steps. The InstallWizard will:• Automatically install the User Interface when the driver CD is inserted. • Start the installation process when the Install Printer Driver menu item is selected from the Main Menu.• Allow you to install Ethernet drivers, if you plan on networking your card printer via an external print server• Check to see which operating system you are using• Detect previous versions of the driver and clean up any unnecessary Windows registry entries. You must select “Remove” from the install options to remove any previous driver versions.• Install the new driver files • Reboot your computerImportant • Do not power the printer with USB attached to your computer at this time. The driver will prompt you when it is time to plug in and power up your printer.
12 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1Printer InstallationInstalling the Printer DriverPrint Driver InstallationInstall the P100i Printer driver as follows:1. Insert the P100i User Documentation and Drivers CD into the CD drive of the host computer. The Select Language window will open.2. From the Select Language window, choose the appropriate language for your system. The Main Menu will open in the selected language.3. In the left column, select Install Printer Driver.
Printer InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 134. The InstallShield Wizard will be installed and a progress window will be displayed. Once the InstallShield Wizard has been installed, the Welcome to InstallShield Wizard window will open.5. On the Welcome to InstallShield Wizard window, click the Next button.
14 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1Printer InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver6. Select USB or Ethernet, click the Next button.7. If you agree to the License Agreement, click the Yes button.8. Most users should select the Complete setup type; then click the Next button.9. Specify the location to load the Driver, then click the Next button.
Printer InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 1510. The Install Wizard will show the progress of the installation.11. Read the appropriate information.12. If you wish, you can open the ReadMe file, which has information about the driver version you have installed.
16 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1Printer InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver13. Driver installation is now complete. Click the Finish button.14. After installing the Driver, restart your computer.15. When you apply power to the printer, the Windows New Hardware Found wizard will find the printer.
Printer InstallationChange Printer Driver Options980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 17Change Printer Driver OptionsYou can change the default settings for the P100i printer driver. Change the options as follows:1. Select Start>Settings>Printers and Faxes to bring up a listing of connected printers.2. From the Printers and Faxes list, right click the P100i USB Card Printer and select Properties from the pop-up menu. The Printer Properties window will open.3. On the General tab, click on the Printing Preferences button to change the card orientation settings, monochrome conversion settings, various ribbon settings, or to adjust the color and head settings properties.Note • The screen shots shown in this section are for the P100i Printer using the USB interface. If you are using the Ethernet interface, the screens will refer to the “Zebra P100i Network Printer.”
18 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1Printer InstallationChange Printer Driver Options4. On the Sharing tab, you can choose to share the printer over the network, and install additional drivers to accommodate different operating systems.5. On the Ports tab, you can add, delete, and configure the printer ports, as well as choose which port the P110i printer is assigned.
Printer InstallationChange Printer Driver Options980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 196. On the Color Management tab, you can add, remove, or change printer color profiles.7. Use the Security tab to change permissions for the P100i printer.
20 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1Printer InstallationChange Printer Driver Options8. On the Advanced tab, you can choose various printer properties, install different printer drivers, and change default printer settings.9. On the Device Settings tab, you can change settings for a Magnetic Encoder. (Click on Encoder Settings. A button “Properties” will open next to it. Click that button.)
Printer InstallationChange Printer Driver Options980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 2110. Again from the Device Settings tab, you can change various parameters and even send test commands to the printer. (Click on Tools. A button “Properties” will open next to it. Click that button.)11. Once the P100i printer driver options are set to your satisfaction, click the OK button to save your new configuration and close the Properties window.
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980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 233P100i Printer SetupPrinter FeaturesThe following shows an interior view of your P100i Printer.LidPrint HeadRibbon CartridgeCard Cleaning CartridgeCard and CleaningRollerStorageAreaCard Entry / Exit Slot
24 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1P100i Printer SetupLoading Ribbon CartridgeLoading Ribbon CartridgeThe P100i Printer requires approved ribbon cartridges (see Appendix C). The Resin Thermal Transfer and Dye Sublimation ribbons are specifically designed for your P100i Printer. •i Series Printers require the use of i Series ribbons for full color printing.• Each ribbon cartridge includes an integrated adhesive cleaning roller assembly that is used to clean the cards entering the printer. Improper cleaning will reduce printer life and degrade print quality• When the ribbon is completely used, change the whole cartridge assembly.1. Open printer lid by pressing the Cover Release button on the top of your printer.2. Peel protective wrapper from adhesive cleaning roller by gently pulling on the tape. Discard the protective wrapper.Electrostatic Discharge Caution • DO NOT TOUCH the print head or the electronic components on the print head. Discharge of electrostatic charge from the human body or other surfaces can damage the print head or other electronic components ✓
P100i Printer SetupLoading Ribbon Cartridge980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 253. Insert the ribbon cartridge with the cleaning roller facing down, so the gears on the ends of the rollers fit into the appropriate slots.
26 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1P100i Printer SetupInstalling the Cleaning CartridgeInstalling the Cleaning CartridgeThe Cleaning Cartridge removes surface dust particles and oil from the card surface, resulting in better printing.A new printer will have a Cleaning Cartridge installed, but its Cleaning Roller will have a protective wrapper that must be removed.1. Locate the Cleaning Cartridge.2. The Cleaning Cartridge is held in place by two clips.3. Gently squeeze the clips and lift the Cleaning Cartridge free of the printer.
P100i Printer SetupInstalling the Cleaning Cartridge980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 274. Lift the lid of the Cleaning Cartridge. A new printer will have a Cleaning Roller with its protective wrapping. A dirty Cleaning Roller should be replaced.5. Remove the Cleaning Roller from the Cleaning Cartridge. (Discard a dirty Cleaning Roller and replace it with a new one.)6. Remove the protective wrapper from the Cleaning Cartridge.7. Place the Cleaning Roller in the Cartridge, close the lid, and insert it in place so the latches engage.New Cleaning Roller with Protective WrappingDirty Cleaning Roller, Must be Replaced
28 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1P100i Printer SetupInstalling the Cleaning CartridgeClose the printer lid and push down until you hear an audible click.Note • After the lid is closed, the ribbon automatically synchronizes when the printer power is on.
P100i Printer SetupInserting Cards980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 29Inserting CardsCards are inserted one at a time into the slot on the front of the P100i. The card is printed (on the top surface), and ejected out through the same slot.The following figure shows the usual insertion orientation for contact smart-cards and cards with a magnetic stripe. (Note that for magnetic-stripe cards, if printing is desired on the side with the magnetic stripe, the card would be inserted stripe up, with the stripe toward the right side of the printer as viewed from the front.)Important • Handle the cards only by the edges.
30 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1P100i Printer SetupPrinting a Test CardPrinting a Test CardWith Ribbon Cartridge and Card Cleaning Cartridge loaded, your P100i printer is ready to print. To check the operation of the printer, you should print a test card.1. Place the printer power switch in the OFF (0) position.2. While holding down the Multi Function Button, place the printer power switch in the ON ( | ) position. The LCD status window will glow blue.3. Keep pressing the Multi Function button until you are prompted to insert a card.4. Insert a card into the card entry slot. At this point you can release the Multi Function button. A test card will print after a few seconds and then exit the printer.P520CEMSerial N¡ 060376Firmware: V1.50Head resistance: 1568Offset: X002 - Y015EC: 0014Printing Counter: 00002716Multi-Function SwitchPower Switch
P100i Printer SetupPrinting a Test Card980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 31Storing Extra Cards and Cleaning RollersThe P100i includes a storage area where you can keep up to 100 extra cards (four groups of 25 cards) and up to three extra Cleaning Rollers.Important • Handle the cards only by the edges.
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980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 334P100i Printer OperationPrinting Printing with the P100i Printer requires the Windows Printer Driver, your card design/issuing software or printer command level programming through the printer interface. The P100i Card Printer can be used with any Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista software application program, using the drivers provided on CD with the printer. Reference Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the P100i printer driver.Creating a Sample CardBefore you begin a new printing session, print a sample card to ensure that the cards will be printed correctly. Follow the steps below to print your first card using the True ColoursTM Card Printer Ribbon Cartridge and the Windows printer driver.1. Go to the Microsoft Word Software.2. If the P100i printer was not selected as the default printer, go to File> Select Printer and choose Zebra P100i Card Printer from the printer names list. Close the Print dialog box.3. Go to File>Page Setup.4. Select the Size tab, and under Paper Size, choose Card. Under orientation, select Landscape or Portrait.5. Select the Margins tab, and set the Top, Bottom, Left and Right margins to O (zero).6. Press OK to close Page Setup window.7. The card appears on the window.8. Design a card with both black and colored text and with colored pictures similar to the sample card shown below.
34 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1P100i Printer OperationPrintingPrinting a Sample CardOnce you completed creating your sample card, you are ready to print. Ensure your printer has a True Colours™ Card Printer Ribbon Cartridge installed and there is card stock in the card feeder. Reference Chapter 3 for instructions on installing the ribbon and loading the cards Print your sample card as follows:.1. Select File>Print to open the Print dialogue box. Ensure the following settings in the Print dialogue box:• Printer Name: - Zebra P100i Card Printer• Print to File: - Unchecked• Page Range: - All• Number of Copies: - 1• Collate: - Unchecked• Print What?: - Document• Print: - All pages in range• Pages per sheet: - 1 page• Scale to paper size: - No scaling2. Click the OK button.http://www.zebracard.com
P100i Printer OperationPrinting980590-001 Rev. A Draft 1 P100i User’s Manual 353. The printer will feed in a card and start printing. The data download time will vary depending on the complexity of the card design and the processing speed of the computer.4. Once the printing is completed, the card is ejected from the printer.5. Check the card for any discrepancies. If the sample card is correct, your P100i card printer is ready to produce more cards.
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