Zebra Technologies P100iTM manual Creating a Sample Card

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Creating a Sample Card

Before you begin a new printing session, print a sample card to ensure that the cards will be printed correctly. Follow the steps below to print your first card using the True ColoursTM Card Printer Ribbon Cartridge and the Windows printer driver.

Note • To simplify creating a sample card, you can use one of the sample files that were installed during the driver installation process. These samples (Word files) can be found in Start > All Programs > Zebra Card Printers.

1.Go to the Microsoft Word Software.

2.If the P100i Printer was not selected as the default printer, go to File > Select Printer; and choose Zebra P100i Card Printer from the printer names list. Close the Print dialog box.

3.Go to File > Page Setup.

4.Select the Size tab; and under Paper Size, choose Card. Under orientation, select Landscape or Portrait.

5.Select the Margins tab; and set the Top, Bottom, Left, and Right margins to 0 (zero).

6.Press OK to close Page Setup window.

7.The card appears on the window.

8.Design a card with both black and colored text and with colored pictures similar to the sample card shown below.

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Contents Zebra P100i Card Printer User’s Manual Copyright Notice TrademarksProduct Disposal Contents Cleaning Introduction DescriptionP100i Part Numbers Part Number DescriptionFeatures, Controls, and Indicators Covered Card and Cleaning Roller Storage AreaLid Release Button Multi-Function Control Button Rear Panel Connectors, Controls, and IndicatorsLCD Display Panel 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 Cleaning Cleaning the SystemWhen to Clean How to Clean Cleaning the Printhead P100 i User’s Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ProceduresLCD Panel Warnings and Error Messages 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 Card Dimensions ISO standard dimensions for plain cardISO standard dimensions for magnetic stripe card Declarations of Conformity FCC RegulationsIndustry Canada Notice 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 Repair Services Worldwide SupportNorth America Technical Support Europe, Middle East, and Africa Repair Services Europe, Middle East, and Africa Technical SupportLatin America Technical Support Latin America Repair Services Asia Pacific Technical Support and Repair ServicesWebsite P100 i User’s Manual