28 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. A
P100i Printer Setup
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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.
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.
Electrostatic Discharge Caution • DONOT 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
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