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Zebra Technologies P330i, P330m Sample Encoding Program, Magnetic Encoder Cleaning, When to Clean

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Magnetic Card Encoder

Sample Encoding Program

Sample Encoding Program

Refer to the Programmer’s Manual (part number 98001-001).

Note • ONLY USE cards that comply with ISO 7810 and 7811 standards for magnetic stripe cards. The magnetic stripe must be flush to the surface of the card to work properly. Never use cards which have taped-on magnetic stripes.

Magnetic Encoder Cleaning

The Magnetic Encoder Read/Write Head is cleaned as part of the printer cleaning process. If the frequency of encoding errors increases, the magnetic encoder head may need cleaning.

When to Clean

When the LCD Panel displays the message ENCODING ERROR at an increasing frequency.

How to Clean

1.Leave power on.

2.Press and hold the front panel button for a few seconds.

3.Open the main cover and release the Print Head Carriage latch, raise the Print Head Carriage, and remove the ribbon. Close the Print Head Carriage.

4.Close the main cover.

5.Open the Card Feeder cover and remove any cards.

6.Insert a Pre-Saturated Cleaning Card (provided) into the slot below the Card Feeder. The cleaning card will feed into the printer and carry out the cleaning process. Repeat the process with a new cleaning card if necessary.

7.Additional cleaning of the magnetic head can be accomplished using the alcohol-soaked swabs provided with the printer. Follow the directions given in Section 4.

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P330i & P330m Card Printer User’s Manual

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Zebra Technologies P330i, P330m user manual Sample Encoding Program, Magnetic Encoder Cleaning, When to Clean, How to Clean

Contents

Zebra P330i & P330m Card Printer User’s Manual 980459-001 Rev CPage Return Materials Authorization ForewordCopyright Notice TrademarksProduct Disposal Declarations of ConformityFCC Regulations FCC Radiation Exposure Statement applicable to 15.247 device onlyIndustry Canada Notice Printer Models Icons Foreword Declarations of Conformityviii P330i & P330m Card Printer User’s ManualContents 2 Installation and SetupForeword 1 Introduction4 Cleaning 5 Troubleshooting6 Technical Specifications 3 Printing a CardAppendix C Connecting to a Network Appendix B Smart Card Contact StationAppendix D Worldwide Sales & Support 980459-001 Rev CP330 i & P330 m Card Printer User’s Manual 980459-001 Rev CIntroduction RibbonSpindle Controls, Connectors, and Indicators IntroductionP330i & P330m Card Printer User’s Manual 980459-001 Rev CLCD Panel OperationalControls, Connectors, and Indicators IntroductionP330i & P330m Card Printer User’s Manual 980459-001 Rev CInstallation and Setup General InformationUnpacking the Printer Installation and Setup 5. Lift the printer out of the carton by holding it with both hands7. Make sure the following items are included with your printer 980459-001 Rev CAppendix D of this manual Print Head Carriage Latch Installing the Print Driver Software and Setting Driver Options Installing the Print DriverLoading a Ribbon Take-up Spool Flange Supply Spool 4. Gently press the print head carriage down until it is fully lowered, as shown below. Very little force is neccessary to perform this step Installing the Card Cleaning Cartridge 6. Close the printer’s Main Cover Setting the Card Thickness Control Detent Position Loading Cards Loading Cards2. Remove all wrapping from the card deck Card Output Hopper Card Output HopperConnecting the Printer to your Computer Connecting Power Printing a Test Card Packing the Printer for Shipment5. Slide the Output Hopper in all the way against the Printer Setting Printer Properties Printing a CardPrinting a Sample Card Feeding One Card at a Time Printing a Card Feeding One Card at a TimeP330i & P330m Card Printer User’s Manual 980459-001 Rev CCleaning Cleaning the PrinterWhen to Clean How to Clean Cleaning the Print Head Card Cleaning Cartridge When to Replace the Cleaning RollerHow To Replace the Cleaning Roller 3. Remove the cleaning roller from the Card Cleaning Cartridge and discard 6. Replace the Card Cleaning Cartridge into the printer CleaningCard Cleaning Cartridge in final position 7. Close the printer main coverTroubleshooting 980459-001 Rev CP330i & P330m Card Printer User’s Manual MECHANICAL ERROR ENCODING ERROR messageCLEAN PRINTER message TroubleshootingPrint Quality Issues Possible Cause Print Head is dirty. Solution Clean the Print Head Possible Cause Example 5 No printing on the card Possible Cause Troubleshooting the Ethernet Connection and Adapter Resetting to Factory DefaultsEthernet Adapter Status Indicator Network Status/Activity Indicator Technical Specifications General SpecificationsRibbon Specifications Card SpecificationsCard Dimensions Bar CodesFonts ISO Standard 7810 Dimensions for Plain CardMechanical Specifications Bi-Directional Communications InterfacesElectrical EnvironmentalTechnical Specifications OptionsP330i & P330m Card Printer User’s Manual 980459-001 Rev CMagnetic Card Encoder APPENDIX AIntroduction Media Loading OrientationMagnetic Encoder Cleaning Sample Encoding ProgramWhen to Clean How to CleanISO Standard Encoding ISO Standard EncodingMagnetic Card Encoder ISO Standard EncodingP330i & P330m Card Printer User’s Manual 980459-001 Rev CSmart Card Contact Station APPENDIX BIntroduction Media Loading OrientationSmart Card Contact Station Interface Smart Card Contact Station InterfaceConnecting to a Network APPENDIX CPrinter Sharing 980459-001 Rev CExternal Print Server Internal Print ServerConnecting to a Network Worldwide Sales & Support APPENDIX DSales and Support Locations The AmericasWebsite Latin America Sales OfficeAsia Pacific e-mail asiasales@zebra.com