Zebra Technologies P330i, P330m user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Print Quality Issues

Example 5 • No printing on the card.

Possible Cause

Ribbon may not be installed in the printer. Solution:

Check for ribbon in the printer.

Possible Cause

Cards may not meet specifications. Solution:

Use a different supply of cards.

Possible Cause

Print Head elements may be scratched or burnt. Solution

Call Service for Print Head replacement information.

Example 6 • Only one panel of a color ribbon prints. (This applies to the P330i only.)

Possible Cause

Using the wrong type of ribbon. Solution:

Use only i Series ribbons for full color printing.

Note • For optimum print quality, always keep the Main Cover and the Card Feeder Cover of the printer closed.

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P330i & P330m Card Printer User’s Manual

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Contents Zebra P330i & P330m Card Printer User’s Manual Page Return Materials Authorization ForewordTrademarks Copyright NoticeProduct Disposal Declarations of Conformity FCC Regulations Declarations of ConformityPrinter Models Smart Card OptionsIcons Viii P330i & P330m Card Printer User’s Manual Rev C Contents Printing a Card Appendix B Smart Card Contact Station P330 i & P330 m Card Printer User’s Manual Rev C Introduction Controls, Connectors, and Indicators LCD Panel Print Head OpenIntroduction Installation and Setup General InformationUnpacking the Printer Installation and Setup CD-ROM with Driver Wizard Print Head Carriage Latch Installing the Print Driver Loading a Ribbon Take-up Spool Flange Supply Spool Installation and Setup Installing the Card Cleaning Cartridge Close the printer’s Main Cover Setting the Card Thickness Control Card Thickness Control Loading Cards Installation and Setup Card Output Hopper Connecting the Printer to your Computer Connecting Power Printing a Test Card Packing the Printer for ShipmentPacking the Printer for Shipment Setting Printer Properties Printing a CardPrinting a Sample Card Feeding One Card at a Time Printing a Card Cleaning the Printer CleaningWhen to Clean How to Clean Cleaning the Print Head When to Replace the Cleaning Roller Card Cleaning CartridgeHow To Replace the Cleaning Roller Cleaning Replace the Card Cleaning Cartridge into the printer Troubleshooting Head Open message Print Quality Issues Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Resetting to Factory Defaults Troubleshooting the Ethernet Connection and AdapterEthernet Adapter Status Indicator Network Status/Activity Indicator Technical Specifications General SpecificationsRibbon Specifications Card SpecificationsBar Codes Card DimensionsFonts Mechanical Specifications Bi-Directional Communications InterfacesElectrical EnvironmentalOptions Introduction Magnetic Card EncoderMedia Loading Orientation Magnetic Encoder Cleaning Sample Encoding ProgramISO Standard Encoding Magnetic Card Encoder Smart Card Contact Station Smart Card Contact Station Interface DB-9 Pin Smart Card Contact PointsConnecting to a Network Printer SharingExternal Print Server Internal Print ServerWorldwide Sales & Support Sales and Support LocationsAmericas EuropeLatin America Sales Office WebsiteAsia Pacific