Zebra Technologies P120i user manual Loading Ribbon Cartridge

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P120i Printer Setup

Loading Ribbon Cartridge

Loading Ribbon Cartridge

The P120i Printer requires approved ribbon cartridges (see Appendix C). The Resin Thermal Transfer and Dye Sublimation ribbons are specifically designed for your P120i 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.Place the printer power switch in the OFF (0) position

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

2.Open printer lid by pressing the Cover Release button on the top of your printer.

3.Peel protective wrapper from adhesive cleaning roller by gently pulling on the tape. Discard the protective wrapper.

ADHESIVE CLEANING

ROLLER

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4.Insert the ribbon cartridge with the cleaning roller facing down, so the gears on the ends of the rollers fit into the appropriate slots.

5.Close the printer lid and push down until you hear an audible click.

6.Place the printer power switch in the ON ( ) position

Note • Please note that the ribbon automatically synchronizes.

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P120i Card Printer User Guide

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Contents User’s Manual Page Copyright Notice TrademarksPrintheads Warranty InformationPrinters Spare PartsReturn Materials Authorization Product DisposalDeclarations of Conformity TTEP120i Printer Model Part Number DescriptionIcons Contents P120i Printer Operation Getting Started Unpacking Your Card PrinterPower Socket Controls and IndicatorsPower Switch USB Port Multi-Function LCD PanelPrinting Mono Printer Installation Installing the P120i PrinterPrint Driver Installation From the Main Menu, select Install Printer DriverPrinter Installation Printer Installation USB Installation From the Select the Setup Type windowCustom Installation From the Network Printer Components window Printer Installation Printer Installation Encoder Settings Printer Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation Ethernet Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation Complete Printer Installation P120i printerConnect the P120i Printer 115 VAC 230 VAC Page Printer Installation 980504-001 Rev. a Printer Installation Change Printer Driver Options Printer Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation Page P120i Printer Setup Printer FeaturesLoading Ribbon Cartridge Loading Cards Card FeederCard Feeder Cover Stack Printing a Test Card Card Output HopperPage Creating a Sample Card P120i Printer OperationPrinting Printing a Sample Card P120i Printer Operation Page When to Clean CleaningCleaning System How to CleanCleaning Cleaning the Print Head Page Print Quality Issues TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Procedures Possible Cause Ribbon cartridge may not be correctly positioned Page Technical Specifications USB 1.1 cable included ISO standard dimensions for magnetic stripe card Card DimensionsISO standard dimensions for plain card Page Media Loading Orientation Magnetic Card Stripe EncoderIntroduction Magnetic Encoder Cleaning ISO Standard EncodingInstall Card SenseTMSingle Card Feed Kit Card SenseTM Single Card Feed ModePrinting a Single Card Without Using the Feeder Install Card Cleaning Cartridge Setting Up the Printer Driver Printing a Single Card Page Zebra Technologies Corporation