Sensor Data

Ribbon Panel Detect: The current reading of the color ribbon sensor.

Panel Threshold : The current value of the detection threshold for the color ribbon. Above this value is termed “black”, below this value is termed “not black”.

Ribbon Encoder Count: The number of encoder pulses counted in one complete cycle of the color ribbon currently installed in the printer.

Laminate Sensors: Reflective sensors that detect the presence of laminate on the transfer rollers: below threshold = laminate present, above threshold = laminate absent.

Card Presence Sensor: The reflective sensor to

the right of the card hopper: High = no card, Low = card present.

Printhead Voltage: Should be about 24V.

AC Frequency: 50 or 60 Hz

Sensor Data

Assumed AC Voltage: 110V assumed for 60 Hz. If frequency and voltage are not correct, see Laminate Station Adjust, TN6-5.

Printhead Temperature: Temperature ceiling 70°C (above that temperature, printing is stopped until the head cools).

Controller Board Temperature: Should be about 5° above ambient.Heater Temperatures: Temperatures at the top and bottom laminate heater cores.

Logic States: Summarizes all two-state interlocks and photosensors - a very useful diagnostic tool.

Back to Advanced Utilites

Start > Printers (or Printers and Faxes) > Right click Zebra P640i > Properties > Device Settings > Control

>Advanced Utilities

Mag Position Adjust: see Tech Notes TN3 Magnetic Encoder

Mag Amplitude Adjust: see Tech Notes TN3 Magnetic Encoder

Flip Station Calibration: see Tech Notes TN5 Flip Station

Update Backup Config

Most of the parameters affecting operation of the printer, e.g., laminate station adjustments, are set up using the printer driver, and are then saved in the printer’s flash memory as “current configuration”. The original factory configuration also resides in a separate “backup” memory, allowing you to recover the as-shipped settings. Update Backup Config instructs the printer to replace the factory configuration with the current configuration, but DO NOT DO THIS CASUALLY. On the same lines as System Restore in Windows XP, you can re-install the backup config by pressing PRINT, RIBBON and LAMINATE buttons at the same time.

Upgrade Firmware: Upgrades printer’s flash memory with replacement printer firmware downloadable from the Zebra website.

Send Features File: The “features file” is special software used to enable/disable UV (ultraviolet) printing, clear passwords, and other items of a security-sensitive nature. Contact Zebra support for more information.

Password Protection: Not the same as ID/Code. Password Protection blocks access to various low level printer adjustment screens (including this one). Check Use Password, then enter a password of your choice.

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