Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Procedures

Possible Cause:

Ribbon cartridge may not be correctly positioned.

Solution:

Check that the ribbon is properly rolled onto the ribbon cores of the cartridge, with no wrinkles.

Replace ribbon cartridge, making sure it locks in place, and print again.

Possible Cause:

Ribbon may not be synchronized on the correct color panel position.

Solution:

Open lid, then close lid to synchronize ribbon.

Possible Cause:

Cards may not meet specifications.

Solution:

Use a different supply of cards.

Possible Cause:

Dust or embedded contamination inside the printer and/or dirty Cleaning Roller.

Solution:

Clean the Print Head.

Replace Cleaning Roller Example • No printing on the card.

Possible Cause:

Ribbon cartridge may not be installed in the printer.

Solution:

Check for ribbon cartridge in the printer

Possible Cause

Cards may not meet specifications.

Solution:

Use a different supply of cards

Possible Cause

Cable on Print Head may be disconnected

Print Head elements may be scratched or burnt.

Solution

Call Service for Print Head repair or replacement information.

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Zebra Technologies P120i user manual Ribbon cartridge may not be correctly positioned