Zebra Technologies P720 specifications Printer and Laminator Cleaning Cycles

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P720 Plastic Card Printer

Dual-sided Lamination

PRINTER AND LAMINATOR CLEANING CYCLES

Routine printer and laminator cleaning is recommended to maintain high print quality, ensure proper magnetic encoding, and maintain reliability of laminator. The printer is equipped to automatically notify user to when to clean printer or user can manually select to clean printer (more frequent cleaning is preferred when printer is used in a environment exposed to high amounts of dust and debris).

Automatic Cleaning:

The printer will automatically notify you when the cleaning counter reaches the manufacturer’s selected limit (panels printed counter over 4000, 1,000 cards using YMCK), the READY message will be replaced by a cleaning message to prompt you to clean printer.

Manually Selected Cleaning:

You can also manually select to clean printer by pressing the Left Panel button until LCD screen shows “Cleaning Menu.” Press the Right Panel button to select option. Press button again to begin cleaning process.

Cleaning cycles can also be done through the Escape command.

Four types of cleaning cycles are available to clean your P720. 4•1 Cleaning the Printhead

4•2 Clean the Magnetic Encoder Only (optional item) 4•3 Clean the Laminator Only

4•4 Clean Complete P720 (all steps) 4•5 Card Cleaning Cratridge

NOTE: In the event of a patch or card jam in the laminator hot roller area, the lamination rollers stop and the lami- nator temperature is automatically shut off. An error message will appear on the LCD. You will have to remove the upper cassette, remove the top roller bracket, then remove the melted card or bad patch. It is better to remove these types of errors when the laminator rollers are still warm. Be careful when touching hot surface of laminator. Remove any debris that still remains.

4 • 1 Cleaning Printhead only

Your P720 Printer includes a simple cleaning system using the Pre-Satured Cleaning Cards provided.The regular use of these cards will clean and maintain important parts of your printer that cannot be reached: including the Print Head, the Lamination station and Transport Rollers.

WHEN TO CLEAN

When the LCD screen reports messages: ”Cleaning Printer”.

HOW TO CLEAN

• Leave power on.

Open Cover and release Print Head Bracket to remove ribbon.

Close Print Head Bracket

Close Cover. Remove cards from Card Feeder.

•Insert one Pre-Saturated Cleaning Card (provided) through slot on the side of the Card feeder Cover.

•Press the right panel button for a few seconds. The card will feed into printer and carry out the cleaning process. repeat the process with a new Cleaning card if necessary.

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Contents Welcome to your new Foreword Warranty Information Declarations of Conformity P720 C X X X X X X X Icons Table of Contents Technical Specifications Unpacking your card printer P720 Plastic Card Printer P720 Indicators and ControlPrinter Installation Peration Loading Printing Ribbons General information Getting started Loading Laminate Ribbons Upper Patch Lower Patch Card Feeder Loading CardsCard Output Hopper Card Thickness Control LeverRejected Card Box When to MaintainHOW to Maintain P720 Plastic Card Printer Feeding one card at a time Back Side Laminator Operation Printing a Test CardMenu Button NEXTleft Clear Button SELECTright Printer Menu InformationReady Model Number Menu Lamination Laminator Info P720 Laminator Selt Test Card Test Pattern Selt Test Card Menu Processing Understand the printing process Understand the Lamination process PRINTING3A Sample Card P720 Plastic Card Printer Set Printer Driver Options Printing a sample card 4CLEANING Printer and Laminator Cleaning Cycles HOW to Clean When to CleanClean the laminator only When to Maintain Clean the complete P720 Clean Printer Card Cleaning CartridgeP720 Plastic Card Printer Interpreting LCD Display messages 5TROUBLESHOOTINGScreen Message Action Meaning Printing Black Reject BOX Full About the Laminator Station Solution Print Quality IssuesPrinting shows very pale or inconsistent results No printing on the card Technical Specifications Interfaces Card Dimensions Chip Position for Smart Card Introduction Magnetic Card Stripe EncoderMedia Loading Orientation ISO Standard Encoding Magnetic Encoder CleaningSmart Card Contact Station BappendixSmart Card Contact Station Interface Smart Card Pins Contact Points CI VCCCappendix Accessories & SuppliesRibbons Printing Station Patches for Lamination CardsAccessories Corporate Headquarters World Wide Sales and Support

P720 specifications

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One of the standout characteristics of the Zebra P720 is its lightweight and portable design, allowing users to easily carry it while working in the field. Despite its compact size, the printer delivers exceptional performance, capable of producing high-resolution prints quickly. The P720 supports a variety of print media, including labels, tags, and receipts, providing flexibility for various applications.

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The printer is also equipped with a user-friendly interface, featuring an intuitive control panel that allows for easy navigation through settings and configurations. Automatic power-saving features help enhance battery life, ensuring that users can rely on the printer for extended periods without frequent recharging.

In terms of durability, the Zebra P720 is designed to withstand the rigors of daily use. It has a robust construction meant to endure drops and exposure to the elements, making it suitable for outdoor work scenarios. Overall, the Zebra Technologies P720 stands out for its combination of portability, advanced printing capabilities, and versatile connectivity options, making it a top choice for businesses looking to enhance their mobile printing operations.
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