Zebra Technologies P100iTM manual Printing a Sample Card

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P100i Printer Operation

Printing

Printing a Sample Card

Once you completed creating your sample card, you are ready to print. Ensure your printer has a True ColoursCard Printer Ribbon Cartridge installed. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on installing the ribbon and loading the cards.

Print your sample card as follows:

1.Select File > Print to open the Print dialogue box.

2.Ensure the following settings in the Print dialogue box:

Printer Name:

Zebra P100i Card Printer

Print to File:

Unchecked

Page Range:

All

Number of Copies: 1

Collate:

Unchecked

Print What?:

Document

Print:

All pages in range

Pages per sheet:

1 page

Scale to paper size: No scaling

3.Click the OK button.

4.The user will feed in a card and start printing. The data download time will vary depending on the complexity of the card design and the processing speed of the computer.

5.Once the printing is completed, the card is ejected from the printer.

6.Check the card for any discrepancies. If the sample card is correct, your P100i Card Printer is ready to produce more cards. For print quality issues, refer to Chapter 6.

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Contents Zebra P100i Card Printer User’s Manual Trademarks Copyright NoticeProduct Disposal Contents Cleaning Description IntroductionPart Number Description P100i Part NumbersCovered Card and Cleaning Roller Storage Area Features, Controls, and IndicatorsLid Release Button Card Entry / Exit Slot Rear Panel Connectors, Controls, and IndicatorsLCD Display Panel Multi-Function Control ButtonEthernet Adapter Status Indicator LCD Panel Messages Printer may require troubleshooting and repairRefer to for Troubleshooting Procedures Icons Unpacking Your Card Printer Printer InstallationInstalling the P100i Printer 115 VAC 230 VAC Printer Installation USB Installing the Printer Driver Left column, select Install Printer Driver P100i Print Driver InstallationPrinter 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 Printer Features P100i Printer SetupLoading 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 Printing P100i Printer OperationCreating a Sample Card Printing a Sample Card P100 i User’s Manual Cleaning the System CleaningWhen to Clean How to Clean Cleaning the Printhead P100 i User’s Manual Troubleshooting Procedures TroubleshootingLCD Panel Warnings and Error Messages Error Messages printer will not operate Possible Cause Print Quality IssuesPossible Cause Example Printing shows very pale or inconsistent results Example Printing shows blurry printed image Possible Causes Ethernet Adapter Status Indicator Troubleshooting the Ethernet Connection and AdapterTroubleshooting Network Status/Activity Indicator Printing a Configuration Card Resetting to Factory DefaultsP100 i User’s Manual Printer Specifications Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications ISO standard dimensions for plain card Card DimensionsISO standard dimensions for magnetic stripe card FCC Regulations Declarations of ConformityIndustry Canada Notice Introduction Magnetic EncoderMedia Loading Orientation Magnetic Encoder CleaningISO Standard Encoding P100 i User’s Manual Contact Smart Cards Smart Card EncoderContactless Smart cards Printing on Smart CardsPrinter Sharing Connecting to a NetworkInternal Print Server External Print ServerWorldwide Support North America Repair ServicesNorth America Technical Support Europe, Middle East, and Africa Technical Support Europe, Middle East, and Africa Repair ServicesLatin America Technical Support Asia Pacific Technical Support and Repair Services Latin America Repair ServicesWebsite P100 i User’s Manual