Zebra Technologies P100iTM manual Loading Ribbon Cartridge

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P100i Printer Setup

Loading Ribbon Cartridge

Loading Ribbon Cartridge

The P100i Printer requires approved ribbon cartridges. 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.

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

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.

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Zebra P100i Card Printer User’s Manual Product Disposal Copyright NoticeTrademarks Contents Cleaning Introduction DescriptionP100i Part Numbers Part Number DescriptionLid Release Button Features, Controls, and IndicatorsCovered Card and Cleaning Roller Storage Area Rear Panel Connectors, Controls, and Indicators LCD Display PanelMulti-Function Control Button Card Entry / Exit SlotEthernet Adapter Status Indicator Printer may require troubleshooting and repair LCD Panel MessagesRefer to for Troubleshooting Procedures Icons Printer Installation Unpacking Your Card PrinterInstalling the P100i Printer 115 VAC 230 VAC Printer Installation USB Installing the Printer Driver Print Driver Installation Left column, select Install Printer Driver P100iPrinter Installation USB Driver Installation Printer Installation Ethernet Driver Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation Setting Printer Driver Options Printer Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation Printer Installation P100i Printer Setup Printer FeaturesLoading Ribbon Cartridge 980590-001 Rev. a P100i User’s Manual Installing the Cleaning Cartridge New Dirty Cleaning Roller with Roller, Must Protective P100i Printer Setup Inserting Cards Printing a Test Card Storing Extra Cards and Cleaning Rollers P100 i User’s Manual P100i Printer Operation PrintingCreating a Sample Card Printing a Sample Card P100 i User’s Manual When to Clean CleaningCleaning the System How to Clean Cleaning the Printhead P100 i User’s Manual LCD Panel Warnings and Error Messages TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Procedures Error Messages printer will not operate Print Quality Issues Possible CausePossible Cause Example Printing shows very pale or inconsistent results Example Printing shows blurry printed image Possible Causes Troubleshooting the Ethernet Connection and Adapter Ethernet Adapter Status IndicatorTroubleshooting Network Status/Activity Indicator Resetting to Factory Defaults Printing a Configuration CardP100 i User’s Manual Technical Specifications Printer SpecificationsTechnical Specifications ISO standard dimensions for magnetic stripe card Card DimensionsISO standard dimensions for plain card Industry Canada Notice Declarations of ConformityFCC Regulations Magnetic Encoder IntroductionMagnetic Encoder Cleaning Media Loading OrientationISO Standard Encoding P100 i User’s Manual Smart Card Encoder Contact Smart CardsPrinting on Smart Cards Contactless Smart cardsConnecting to a Network Printer SharingExternal Print Server Internal Print ServerNorth America Technical Support North America Repair ServicesWorldwide Support Latin America Technical Support Europe, Middle East, and Africa Repair ServicesEurope, Middle East, and Africa Technical Support Website Latin America Repair ServicesAsia Pacific Technical Support and Repair Services P100 i User’s Manual