Zebra Technologies P100iTM manual Error Messages printer will not operate

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Procedures

ERROR MESSAGES (printer will not operate)

Problem / Symptom

Description or Cause

Possible Solution *

 

 

 

CHECK RIBBON

Ribbon may be improperly

Reload ribbon cartridge. Refer

 

installed.

to Chapter 2 for details on

 

 

loading a ribbon cartridge.

 

 

 

OUT OF RIBBON

Ribbon may be entirely used

Load a new ribbon cartridge.

 

 

Refer to Chapter 2 for details on

 

 

loading a ribbon cartridge.

 

 

 

MECHANICAL ERROR

A mechanical error occurred;

Remove jammed card.

 

e.g., card jam.

 

 

 

 

COVER OPEN

The cover is open.

Make sure that the cover is

 

 

completely and securely closed.

 

 

 

PARAMETER ERROR

A parameter error occurred.

Reset the Printer, and try

 

 

printing the card again.

 

 

 

COMMAND ERROR

A command error occurred.

Reset the Printer, and try

 

 

printing the card again.

 

 

 

CONTACT ERROR

A contact error occurred.

Reset the Printer, and try

 

 

printing the card again.

 

 

 

CONTACTLESS ERROR

A contactless error occurred.

Reset the Printer, and try

 

 

printing the card again.

 

 

 

INVALID CONTACT DATA

The contact data is invalid.

Reset the Printer, and try

 

 

printing the card again.

 

 

 

INVALID CONTACTLESS DATA

The contactless data is invalid.

Reset the Printer, and try

 

 

printing the card again.

 

 

 

* If the problem persists, contact Technical Support; see Appendix D.

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P100i User’s Manual

980590-001 Rev. A

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Contents 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 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 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