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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Procedures

Example • Printing shows blurry printed image.

Possible Cause:

Ribbon cartridge may not be correctly positioned.

Solution:

Check that the ribbon is properly rolled onto the ribbon cores of the cartridge, with no wrinkles.

Replace ribbon cartridge, making sure it locks in

place, and print again. Possible Cause:

Ribbon may not be synchronized on the correct color panel position.

Solution:

Open lid, then close lid to synchronize ribbon.

Possible Cause:

Cards may not meet specifications.

Solution:

Use a different supply of cards.

Possible Cause:

Dust or embedded contamination inside the printer and/or dirty Cleaning Roller.

Solution:

Clean the Print Head.

Replace Cleaning Roller

Example • No printing on the card.

Possible Cause:

Ribbon cartridge may not be installed in the printer.

Solution:

Check for ribbon cartridge in the printer

Possible Cause

Cards may not meet specifications.

Solution:

Use a different supply of cards

Possible Cause

Cable on Print Head may be disconnected

Print Head elements may be scratched or burnt.

Solution

Call Service for Print Head repair or replacement information.

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Contents User’s Manual Page Copyright Notice ForewordTrademarks Declarations of Conformity Product Disposal Return Materials AuthorizationIndustry Canada Notice Icons Part Number Description P110i Printer ModelViii P110i User’s Manual Table of Contents P110i Printer Operation Unpacking Your Card Printer Getting StartedControls and Indicators Power Socket Power SwitchUSB Port LCD Panel can display the following messages Multi-Function LCD PanelFeed Long Cleaning Card in Exit Getting Started Installing the P110i Printer Printer InstallationConnecting the P110i Printer Printer Installation 115 VAC 230 VAC Installing the Printer Driver Print Driver Installation Printer Installation Change Printer Driver Options Printer Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation Printer Features P110i Printer SetupLoading Ribbon Cartridge Card Feeder Loading CardsCard Feeder Cover Stack Card Output Hopper Printing a Test CardP110i Printer Setup Printing P110i Printer OperationCreating a Sample Card Printing a Sample Card P110i Printer Operation P110i Printer Operation How to Clean CleaningCleaning System When to CleanCleaning Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning Troubleshooting Procedures TroubleshootingPrint Quality Issues Possible Cause Example Printing shows blurry printed image Troubleshooting Technical Specifications USB 1.1 cable included ISO standard dimensions for plain card Card DimensionsISO standard dimensions for magnetic stripe card Technical Specifications Magnetic Card Stripe Encoder Magnetic Card EncoderIntroduction Media Loading Orientation Magnetic Encoder CleaningISO Standard Encoding Magnetic Card Encoder Printing a Single Card Without Using the Feeder Card SenseTM Single Card Feed ModeInstall Card SenseTM Single Card Feed Kit Open the lid of the card cleaning cartridge Install Card Cleaning CartridgeRibbon Cartridge Printing a Single Card Setting Up the Printer DriverEurope Worldwide Sales & SupportSales and Support Locations AmericasLatin America Sales Office WebsiteAsia Pacific