Zebra Technologies Printer P110I User Manual

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Zebra P110i  
Card Printer  
User’s Manual  
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Foreword  
This manual contains installation and operation information for the Zebra P110i card printers  
manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation.  
Copyright Notice  
© 2005, 2006 ZIH Corp.  
This document contains information proprietary to Zebra Technologies Corporation. This  
document and the information contained within is Copyrighted by Zebra Technologies  
Corporation and may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without written  
approval from Zebra Technologies Corporation. While every effort has been made to keep the  
information contained within current and accurate as of the date of publication, no guarantee is  
given that the document is error-free or that it is accurate with regard to any specification.  
Zebra Technologies Corporation reserves the right to make changes, for the purpose of product  
improvement, at any time.  
Trademarks  
P110i is a trademark and Zebra is a registered trademark of Zebra Technologies Corporation.  
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. All other trademarks or registered  
trademarks are marks of their respective holders.  
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Product Disposal  
Product Disposal  
waste. This product is recyclable, and should be recycled according to your local  
standards. For more information, please see our web site at:  
Return Materials Authorization  
Before returning any equipment to Zebra Technologies Corporation for in-warranty or out-of-  
warranty repair, contact Repair Administration for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA)  
number. Repack the equipment in the original packing material and mark the RMA number  
clearly on the outside. Ship the equipment, freight prepaid, to the address listed below:  
For USA, Latin America, and Asia / Pacific:  
For Europe and Middle East:  
Zebra Technologies Corporation  
Zebra Technologies Corporation  
Zebra Card Printer Solutions  
1001 Flynn Road  
Zebra Card Printer Solutions  
Pittman Way, Fulwood  
Preston, PR2 9ZD  
Camarillo, CA. 93012-8706.USA  
Phone: +1 (805) 578-5001  
FAX: +1 (805) 579-1808  
Lancashire, U.K.  
Phone: +44 - 1 - 772 - 797555  
FAX: +44 - 1 - 772 - 693000  
Declarations of Conformity  
EN 55022 (1998)  
EMC Directive  
RF Emissions control  
89/336/EEC  
EMC Directive  
EN 301489-3  
V1.4.1  
RF Emissions and Immunity for  
radio equipment  
modified by  
92/31/EEC and  
EMC Directive  
EN55024  
(2001)  
Immunity to Electro-Magnetic  
Disturbances  
93/68/EEC  
73/23/EEC  
modified by 93/  
68/EEC  
EN 60950-1  
(2001)  
Product safety  
Low voltage Directive  
R&TTE  
Directive  
Radio Frequency Interferences  
1999/5/CE  
EN300330-2 V1.1.1  
For a formal certificate, please contact the Compliance Office at Zebra’s Camarillo facility.  
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Declarations of Conformity  
EUROPE: Norway Only: This product is also designed for IT power system with phase to phase  
voltage 230V. Earth grounding is via the polarized, 3-wire power cord.  
FI: “Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoitus koskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan”  
SE: “Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag”  
NO: “Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt”  
Model P110i conforms to the following specification: FCC Part 15, Subpart A, Section  
15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a) Class B digital device.  
Industry Canada Notice  
This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 class B requirements.  
Supplemental Information  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference’s by  
one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications  
Commission, helpful:  
How to identify and resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from  
the U.S. Government printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.  
Use of a shielded cable is required to comply within Class B limits of Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not  
expressly approved by Zebra may cause, harmful interference and void the FCC authorization  
to operate this equipment.  
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Icons  
Icons  
Throughout this manual, different icons highlight important information, as follows:  
Note • Indicates information that emphasizes or supplements important points of the main  
text.  
Important • Advises you of information that is essential to complete a task, or points out the  
importance of specific information in the text.  
Electric Shock Caution • Warns you of a potential electric shock situation.  
Electrostatic Discharge Caution • Warns you of a situation where electrostatic  
discharge could cause damage to electronic components.  
Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in  
physical harm to you, or could result in physical damage to the hardware.  
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Foreword  
Icons  
P110i Printer Model  
The Zebra Product Number tells a story:  
Here is a quick review of the Zebra Card Printer Series numbering and lettering system to help  
you.  
Model numbers include identifiers that specify options using the following lettering  
conventions:  
Part Number  
Description  
Base Printer  
P 1 1 0 i - _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _  
P110i Single Sided Color Card Printer  
Smart Card Options  
None  
_ _ _ _ _ - 0 _ _ _ _ - _ _ _  
Magnetic Encoder  
None  
_ _ _ _ _ - _ 0 _ _ _ - _ _ _  
_ _ _ _ _ - _ M _ _ _ - _ _ _  
Yes (select defaults below)  
Magnetic Encoder Defaults  
None  
_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ 0 _ _ - _ _ _  
_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ 1 _ _ - _ _ _  
_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ 3 _ _ - _ _ _  
Stripe Down, HiCo/LoCo  
Stripe Up, HiCo/LoCo  
Memory Expansion  
None  
_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ 0 _ - _ _ _  
_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ A - _ _ _  
Interface  
USB Only  
Power Cords  
_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - I _ _  
_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - U _ _  
U. S. and Europe  
U. K. and Australia  
Windows Drivers and User Documentation / Training included on one CD  
(Software & Documentation Package) which contains Multi-language  
documentation - English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Italian, and  
Portuguese  
_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - _ D _  
Starter Kit  
_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ 0  
_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ S  
No Starter Kit  
Starter kit (including 200 - 30 mil PVC cards and one YMCKO ribbon, part  
number 800015-940)  
Example  
P110i-0M10A-ID0  
P110i Printer, Magnetic Stripe Encoder (HiCoDn), Standard Memory, USB Inter-  
face, US and Europe Power Cords, Windows Driver and User Documentation CD  
Accessories  
105862-001  
105912-912  
P120i/110i Card SenseTM single card feed upgrade kit  
P120i/110i Cleaning Kit, includes 4 print engine cleaning cards and 4 feeder  
cleaning cards  
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Icons  
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Table of Contents  
Installing the P110i Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Connecting the P110i Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
3 • P110i Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
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4 • P110i Printer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
ISO standard dimensions for magnetic stripe card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Magnetic Encoder Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Setting Up the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
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Getting Started  
Unpacking Your Card Printer  
Your P110i printer ships in a cardboard carton, protected by styrofoam inserts and a  
protective anti-static bag. Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or re-ship  
the printer.  
1. Before opening and unpacking the printer, inspect the carton to ensure that no damage  
occurred during shipment.  
2. Ensure that you have a clean and nearly dust free environment for proper operation  
and storage of the printer.  
3. Unlatch and remove the handle, open the printer carton, and remove the styrofoam  
packing material from the top of the printer.  
STYROFOAM  
PACKING  
MATERIAL  
PRINTER  
PRINTER  
ACCESSORIES  
HANDLE  
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Controls and Indicators  
4. Lift the printer out of the carton by holding it on both sides of the bottom and lifting the  
printer gently from the carton.  
5. Remove the box containing the printer accessories from the shipping carton.  
6. Make sure the following accessories are included with your P110i printer:  
a. Software CD-ROM  
b. Quick Start Guide  
c. Cleaning Kit  
d. 120 vac and 230 vac Power Cords  
e. Power Transformer  
f. USB Printer Cable  
If any items are missing, please contact your dealer. To reorder, please refer to Appendix C of  
this manual.  
USB PRINTER  
CABLE  
CLEANING  
QUICK START  
GUIDE  
KIT  
120 VAC &  
SOFTWARE  
CD-ROM  
230 VAC  
POWER CORDS  
POWER  
TRANSFORMER  
Controls and Indicators  
Your P110i printer is equipped with a Multi Function LCD Readout Panel to provide printer  
status information. The readout is controlled by the multi-function control button directly  
below the viewing window.  
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POWER  
SOCKET  
POWER  
SWITCH  
USB PORT  
Power Switch  
The power switch is located at the rear of the printer unit, bottom right.  
Power Socket  
The power socket is located at the rear of the printer, to the left of the power switch.  
USB Port  
The USB port is located at the rear of the printer unit, bottom left.  
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Controls and Indicators  
Multi-Function LCD Panel  
MULTI-FUNCTION  
LCD PANEL  
MULTI-FUNCTION  
CONTROL BUTTON  
The LCD Panel can display the following messages:  
Message  
Mode  
Operational  
Fixed  
Fixed  
Fixed  
Fixed  
Initializing  
SELF TEST  
READY  
DOWNLOADING DATA  
MAG ENCODING  
Fixed  
Fixed  
PRINTING MONO  
Fixed  
PRINTING CYAN  
Fixed  
PRINTING YELLOW  
PRINTING MAGENTA  
PRINTING BLACK  
PRINTING OVERLAY  
Fixed  
Fixed  
Fixed  
Fixed  
DOWNLOADING FIRMWARE  
CLEANING  
Fixed  
Scrolling  
Scrolling  
REMOVE RIBBON THEN CLOSE LID  
EMPTY FEEDER THEN CLOSE COVER  
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Controls and Indicators  
Message  
Mode  
Scrolling  
Scrolling  
Scrolling  
Scrolling  
Scrolling  
Scrolling  
Fixed  
FEED LONG CLEANING CARD IN EXIT  
REMOVE LONG CLEANING CARD  
INSERT FEEDER CLEANING CARD  
CLOSE FEEDER DOOR  
REMOVE FEEDER CLEANING CARD  
SINGLE CARD READY-PRINT OR EJECT  
INSERT CARD  
Scrolling  
PUSH BUTTON TO CONTINUE  
Warnings (Printer will still operate)  
Scrolling  
Fixed  
REMOVE CARD AT EXIT  
CLEAN PRINTER  
CHECKING RIBBON  
ENCODING ERROR  
INVALID MAGNETIC DATA  
CHECK RIBBON  
Fixed  
Fixed  
Scrolling  
Fixed  
Fixed  
CLOSE LID  
Fixed  
FLASH ERROR  
Fixed  
READING ERROR  
Errors (Printer will not operate)  
OUT OF RIBBON  
Fixed  
Fixed  
Fixed  
Fixed  
Fixed  
Fixed  
Fixed  
Fixed  
OUT OF CARDS  
MECHANICAL ERROR  
COVER OPEN  
PARAMETERS ERROR  
COMMAND ERROR  
LID OPEN  
OUT OF RIBBON  
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Controls and Indicators  
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Installing the P110i Printer  
Caution • Do not power the printer with USB attached to your computer at this  
time. The driver will prompt you when it is time to plug in and power up your  
printer.  
Connecting the P110i Printer  
The following instructions will guide you through the installation of the P110i printer.  
Caution • Limit electrical power supplied to the P110i Printer to 24 VDC. Limit  
excess current draw to 16 amps or less, using an associated circuit  
breaker or other such device. Never operate the printer in a location  
where operator, computer, or printer can get wet. Personal injury could  
result. The printer must be connected to an earthed electrical power  
supply and properly protected against electrical surges and grounding  
faults. The power supply pack can only be replaced by the same  
product from the manufacturer.  
1. Place the printer in a location that allows easy access to all sides. The printer should  
never be operated while resting on its side or upside down  
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2. Remove the yellow CAUTION label from the back of the printer.  
3. Ensure that the printer’s power switch in the OFF ( O ) position.  
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115 VAC  
230 VAC  
4. Insert the power supply plug into the power socket, attach the power cord (120VAC or  
230VAC) to the power supply, then plug the power cord in to a grounded electrical socket  
of the proper voltage and type.  
Caution • Intermittent or unpredictable operation may occur from unsecured  
connectors. If damaged, the power cable must be replaced by an exact  
equivalent. The socket should always be easily accessible to power off  
the printer.  
5. Attach USB cable to printer and computer.  
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Installing the Printer Driver  
Installing the Printer Driver  
Caution • Do not power the printer with USB attached to your computer at this time.  
The driver will prompt you when it is time to plug in and power up your  
printer.  
To install the P110i Printer on Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems, insert the  
User Documentation, Drivers, and Training CD, included with your printer, into your  
computer and InstallWizard will walk you through the required installation steps. The  
InstallWizard will:  
Automatically install the User Interface when the driver CD is inserted.  
Start the installation process when the Install Printer Driver menu item is selected from  
the Main Menu.  
Allow you to install Ethernet drivers, if you plan on networking your card printer via an  
external print server  
Check to see which operating system you are using  
Detect previous versions of the driver and clean up any unnecessary Windows registry  
entries. You must select “Remove” from the install options to remove any previous driver  
versions.  
Install the new driver files  
Reboot your computer  
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Installing the Printer Driver  
Print Driver Installation  
Install the P110i Printer driver as follows:  
1. Insert the P110i User Documentation, Drivers, and Training CD into the CD drive of  
the host computer. The Select Language window will open.  
2. From the Select Language window, choose the appropriate language for your system. The  
Main Menu will open in the selected language.  
3. From the Main Menu, under Install Printer Driver, select P110i.  
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Installing the Printer Driver  
4. The InstallShield Wizard will be installed and a progress window will be displayed. Once  
the InstallShield Wizard has been installed, the Welcome to InstallShield Wizard  
window will open.  
5. On the Welcome to InstallShield Wizard window, click the Next button, then follow the  
instructions that appear on the screen.  
6. At the end of the install, power-on the printer to complete the installation.  
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Change Printer Driver Options  
Change Printer Driver Options  
You can change the default settings for the P110i printer driver. Change the options as follows:  
1. Select Start>Settings>Printers and Faxes.  
2. From the Printers and Faxes list, right click the P110i USB Card Printer and select  
Properties from the pop-up menu. The Printer Properties window will open.  
3. On the General tab, click on the Printing Preferences button to change the card orientation  
settings, monochrome conversion settings, various ribbon settings, or to adjust the color  
and head settings properties.  
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4. On the Sharing tab, you can choose to share the printer over the network, and install  
additional drivers to accommodate different operating systems.  
5. On the Ports tab, you can add, delete, and configure the printer ports, as well as choose  
which port the P110i printer is assigned.  
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6. On the Color Management tab, you can add, remove, or change printer color profiles.  
7. Use the Security tab to change permissions for the P110i printer.  
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8. On the Advanced tab, you can choose various printer properties, install different printer  
drivers, and change default printer settings.  
9. On the Device Settings tab, you can change settings for a Magnetic Encoder and change to  
or from single feed mode.  
10. Once the P110i printer driver options have been configured to your satisfaction, click the  
OK button to save your new configuration and close the Properties window.  
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Printer Features  
The following shows the features found on your P110i Printer:  
PRINT HEAD  
CARD  
OUTPUT  
HOPPER  
LID  
CARD FEEDER  
CARD GUIDE  
RIBBON  
CARTRIDGE  
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Loading Ribbon Cartridge  
Loading Ribbon Cartridge  
The P110i Printer requires approved ribbon cartridges (see Appendix C). The Resin Thermal  
Transfer and Dye Sublimation ribbons are specifically designed for your P110i 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.  
Electrostatic Discharge Caution • DO NOT 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  
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.  
ADHESIVE CLEANING  
ROLLER  
3. Insert the ribbon cartridge with the cleaning roller facing down, so the gears on the ends of the  
rollers fit into the appropriate slots.  
4. Close the printer lid and push down until you hear an audible click.  
Note • After the lid is closed, the ribbon automatically synchronizes when the  
printer power is on.  
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Loading Cards  
Loading Cards  
To help you load, print, and collect cards, the P110i has the following items:  
Card Feeder  
The card feeder is used for loading cards, it can hold up to 100 cards of 30 mils thickness. The  
card feeder is located under the card feeder cover of the P110i printer.  
Caution • DO NOT bend cards or touch print surfaces as this can reduce print  
quality.  
Note • The surface of the cards must remain clean and dust free. Always store cards in  
an enclosed container. Ideally, use cards as soon as possible. If cards stick together,  
carefully fan or shuffle them.  
Note • For Cards with magnetic stripe refer to Appendix A for loading instructions.  
Load cards into card feeder as follows:  
1. Open card feeder cover.  
2. Slide card guide all the way to the right until it locks in place with an audible click.  
CARD  
GUIDE  
CARD FEEDER  
3. Remove cellophane wrapper from card stack.  
Note • Static charges and edge burrs from the card die-cutting process can render individual  
cards stuck together with significant adhesion force. These cards must be physically  
separated from each other before inserting into the feeder; if not separated, feeding or  
printing problems may occur.  
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Loading Cards  
4. Holding the card deck by the sides, hold it vertically against a flat surface such as a  
desktop. If the deck is too thick for your hand to hold it comfortably, use about half a deck  
at a time.  
5. Push the stack back and forth to an angle of about 45° from vertical, so as to separate all of  
the cards.  
6. Restore the card stack to its original squared-off condition, and place the cards in the input  
hopper.  
7. Place stack of up to 100 cards into card feeder and close the card feeder cover. When card  
feeder cover is closed, the card guide locking mechanism will automatically be released.  
CARD FEEDER  
COVER  
CARD  
STACK  
CARD  
FEEDER  
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Printing a Test Card  
Card Output Hopper  
1. Raise the printer lid and pull the output hopper down to place it in its functional position.  
2. When not using the printer, place the card output hopper back in its closed position to  
protect the printer from dust.  
CARD  
OUTPUT  
HOPPER  
Printing a Test Card  
With ribbon cartridge and cards loaded, your P110i printer is ready to print. To check the  
operation of the printer, you should print a test card.  
1. Place the printer power switch in the OFF (0) position.  
2. While holding down the Multi Function Button, place the printer power switch in the  
ON ( | ) position. The LCD status window will glow blue.  
POWER  
SWITCH  
MULTI-FUNCTION  
SWITCH  
P520CEM  
Serial N¡ 060376  
Firmware: V1.50  
Head resistance: 1568  
Offset: X002 Y015  
-
EC: 0014  
Printing Counter: 00002716  
3. Keep pressing the Multi Function button until the SELF TEST message appears in the  
window.  
4. Release the Multi Function button and a test card will print after a few seconds.  
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P110i Printer Operation  
Printing  
Printing with the P110i Printer requires the Windows Printer Driver, your card design/  
issuing software or printer command level programming through the printer interface.  
The P110i Card Printer can be used with any Windows 2000 or Windows XP software  
application program, using the drivers provided on CD with the printer. Reference Chapter  
2 for instructions on installing the P110i printer driver.  
Creating a Sample Card  
Before you begin a new printing session, print a sample card to ensure that the cards will  
be printed correctly. Follow the steps below to print your first card using the True  
TM  
Colours Card Printer Ribbon Cartridge and the Windows printer driver.  
1. Go to the Microsoft Word Software.  
2. If the P110i printer was not selected as the default printer, go to File> Select Printer  
and choose Zebra P110i Card Printer from the printer names list. Close the Print  
dialog box.  
3. Go to File>Page Setup.  
4. Select the Size tab, and under Paper Size, choose Card. Under orientation, select  
Landscape or Portrait.  
5. Select the Margins tab, and set the Top, Bottom, Left and Right margins to O (zero).  
6. Press OK to close Page Setup window.  
7. The card appears on the window.  
8. Design a card with both black and colored text and with colored pictures similar to the  
sample card shown below.  
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Printing  
Printing a Sample Card  
Once you completed creating your sample card, you are ready to print. Ensure your printer has  
TM  
a True Colours Card Printer Ribbon Cartridge installed and there is card stock in the card  
feeder. Reference Chapter 3 for instructions on installing the ribbon and loading the cards Print  
your sample card as follows:.  
1. Select File>Print to open the Print dialogue box. Ensure the following settings in the Print  
dialogue box:  
Printer Name: - Zebra P110i Card Printer  
Print to File: - Unchecked  
Page Range: - All  
Number of Copies: - 1  
Collate: - Unchecked  
Print What?: - Document  
Print: - All pages in range  
Pages per sheet: - 1 page  
Scale to paper size: - No scaling  
2. Click the OK button.  
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3. The printer will feed in a card and start printing. The data download time will vary  
depending on the complexity of the card design and the processing speed of the computer.  
4. Once the printing is completed, the card is ejected from the printer into the printed card  
hopper.  
5. Remove the sample card from the card output hopper and check for any discrepancies. If  
the sample card is correct, your P110i card printer is to produce more cards.  
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Cleaning  
Cleaning System  
Caution • PROTECT YOUR FACTORY WARRANTY!  
The recommended maintenance procedures must be performed to maintain your  
factory warranty. Other than the recommended cleaning procedures described in  
this manual, allow only Zebra authorized technicians to service the P110i Printer.  
NEVER loosen, tighten, adjust, or bend, etc. a part or cable inside the  
printer.  
NEVER use a high pressure air compressor to remove particles in the  
printer.  
SYour P110i Printer includes a simple cleaning system using Pre-Saturated Cleaning  
Cards provided. The regular use of these cards will clean and maintain important parts of  
your printer that cannot be reached: including Print Head, the Transport Rollers, and the  
Magnetic Encoder Station (optional feature).  
When to Clean  
After approximately 1000 color cards have been printed, the printer LCD will prompt  
CLEAN PRINTER, or when print quality has been degraded.  
How to Clean  
1. Leave power on.  
2. Press and hold the Multi-Function Control Button for 5 seconds.  
3. When the cleaning cycle is initiated, the LCD message REMOVE RIBBON THEN  
CLOSE LID will display.  
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Cleaning  
Cleaning System  
FEEDER  
CLEANING  
CARD  
CARD  
FEEDER  
COVER  
PRINTER PATH  
CLEANING CARD  
MULTI-FUNCTION  
LCD PANEL  
MULTI-FUNCTION  
CONTROL BUTTON  
4. After the ribbon is removed and the lid is closed, the message EMPTY FEEDER THEN  
CLOSE COVER will display.  
5. If the lid is opened and closed without removing the ribbon, the REMOVE RIBBON  
THEN CLOSE LID message will remain.  
6. Once the cover is closed, the firmware will eject any card inside the printer. The message  
EJECTING CARD will display.  
7. The LCD will then display FEED LONG CLEANING CARD IN EXIT. When the card  
sensor registers the presence of the cleaning card, the rollers should take the card into the  
printer.  
8. When the cleaning process is done, the printer will eject the cleaning card. If the card  
sensor still senses the cleaning card, the message REMOVE LONG CLEANING CARD  
will display.  
9. Once the long cleaning card is no longer sensed by the exit card sensor, the message  
INSERT FEEDER CLEANING CARD will display. Open the feeder cover and insert  
the feeder cleaning card.  
10. When the feeder cleaning card has been sensed by the feeder card sensor, the message  
CLOSE FEEDER COVER will display.  
11. When feeder cleaning is complete, the message REMOVE FEEDER CLEANING  
CARD will display.  
12. After the card is removed, the LCD will display READY. You may now reload the ribbon  
and cards and continue printing.  
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Cleaning the Print Head  
Cleaning the Print Head  
Use of the cleaning cards will normally do an adequate job of cleaning the printer. However, a  
separate Print head cleaning, using swabs, can remove more stubborn deposits when print  
anomalies persist. To avoid deposits, only use foam-tipped swabs.  
Caution • Never use a sharp object to scrape deposits from the print head.  
Permanent damage to the print head will result  
1. Place the printer power switch in the OFF (0) position.  
2. Open printer lid by pressing cover release button and open cover fully to reveal print head  
mounted to inside of cover.  
3. Clean Print Head by moving alcohol-moistened swab tip side-to-side across Print Head  
elements. Only use moderate force.  
4. Allow two to three minutes for the printhead to dry before placing the printer power  
switch in the ON ( | ) position.  
5. To reorder swabs, reference the P110i Printer Media List.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting Procedures  
This section offers solutions to potential problems you may experience with your P110i  
printer.  
Print Quality Issues  
This section will help you resolve print quality problems The print quality is dependent on  
several factors. The two most important factors that will increase your print quality are  
cleanliness and card stock. To diagnose and fix print quality problems, follow the  
troubleshooting procedures below:  
Example • Small spots appear on the printed card with a non-printed area or a different  
color.  
Possible Cause:  
Contamination on the card surface  
Solutions:  
Check that cards are stored in a dust free  
environment  
Use a different supply of cards  
Possible Cause:  
Cleaning roller not installed  
Dust inside the printer and/or dirty Cleaning Roller  
Solutions:  
Perform a Cleaning of the printer (reference Chapter 5)  
Check that the protective cover was removed from the ribbon cartridge cleaning  
roller (reference Chapter 3).  
If printing one card at a time, replace the cleaning roller located at the front of the  
printer (reference Appendix B).  
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Troubleshooting Procedures  
Example • There are non-printing horizontal lines (white) on the card surfaces.  
Possible Cause:  
Ribbon cartridge is not correctly positioned.  
Solutions:  
Ensure that the ribbon is properly rolled onto the  
ribbon cores of the cartridge and that there are no  
wrinkles in the ribbon.  
Replace ribbon cassette.  
Possible Cause:  
Print Head is dirty.  
Solutions:  
Clean the Print Head  
Possible Cause:  
Print Head elements are damaged (e.g. scratched or burnt).  
Solutions:  
Call Zebra Customer Service for Print Head replacement information.  
Example • Printing shows very pale or inconsistent results.  
Possible Cause:  
Ribbon cartridge have been stored improperly or is  
damaged.  
Solution:  
Change ribbon cartridge and print again.  
Possible Cause:  
Cards may not meet specifications  
Solution:  
Use a different supply of cards.  
Possible Cause:  
Contrast and/or Intensity may be set to values which are too high.  
Solution:  
Adjust Contrast and/or Intensity values in software.  
Possible Cause:  
Dust or embedded contamination on elements of the Print Head.  
Solution:  
Perform a Cleaning of the Print Head (Reference Chapter 4, Cleaning the Print Head)  
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Troubleshooting Procedures  
Example • Printing shows blurry printed image.  
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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Technical Specifications  
General  
TM  
Load-N-Go drop-in ribbon cartridge  
16-digit LCD display  
Windows® drivers for 2000 and XP  
Color Printing  
Bar Code  
Color dye sublimation or monochrome thermal transfer printing  
30 seconds per card full color single sided (YMCKO)  
300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) print resolution  
Code 39, Code 128 B & C with & without check digit  
2 of 5 & 2 of 5 Interleaved  
UPC-A, EAN 8 & EAN 13  
PDF-417 2D bar code and other symbologies can be printed via  
Windows drivers  
Cards  
Types: PVC, PVC Composite, Adhesive backed  
Card width/length: ISO CR-80-ISO 7810, 2.12" (54mm) x 3.38" (86mm)  
Magnetic Stripe-ISO 7811  
Smart Card-ISO 7816  
Card thickness: 30 mil (.76mm) (+/- 10%)  
Card feeder capacity: 100 cards (30 mil)  
Card output hopper capacity: 45 cards (30 mil)  
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Technical Specifications  
Ribbons Cartridges  
TM  
Load-N-Go ribbon cartridge with integrated card-cleaning roller  
i Series technology featuring contact-chip-based ribbon detection  
YMCKO: 200 cards/cartridge  
Monochrome: 1000 cards/cartridge in black, blue, or white  
Interfaces  
USB 1.1 (cable included)  
Dimensions  
Width: 7.9 in (201mm)  
Depth: 12.9 in (328mm)  
Height: 8.5 in (216mm)  
Weight: 9.5 lbs (4.3kg)  
Electrical  
110 ~ 240 Volts AC, 50 ~ 60 Hz (auto switching)  
16MB image memory standard  
FCC Class B, CE, UL and CUL approved  
Environmental  
Operating Temperature: 60°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C)  
Operating Humidity: 20% to 65% non-condensing  
Storage Temperature: 23°F to 158°F (-5°C to 70°C)  
Storage Humidity: 20% to 70% non-condensing  
Ventilation: Free air  
Options  
Magnetic encoder (30 mil cards only), 3 track HiCo/LoCo  
TM  
CardSense single card-feed mode  
P110i Starter Kit (200 cards and 1 YMCKO ribbon)  
Cleaning Kit (4 print engine and 4 feeder cleaning cards)  
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Card Dimensions  
Card Dimensions  
ISO standard dimensions for plain card  
2.125 ± 0.002in  
(53.98 ± 0.050mm)  
3.375 ± 0.010in  
(85.72 ± 0.25mm)  
Radius  
0.125in  
(3.18mm)  
0.009 ~ 0.034in  
(0.23 ~ 0.84mm)  
ISO standard dimensions for magnetic stripe card  
0.623in (15.82mm) min  
0.218in (5.54mm) max  
MAGNETIC STRIPE  
0~0.115 in (2.92 mm)  
0~0.115in (2.92mm)  
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Appendix A  
Magnetic Card Encoder  
Magnetic Card Stripe Encoder  
This section contains information on the additional operations of the P110i Printers with  
Magnetic Card Stripe Encoder.  
Introduction  
Operation and maintenance requirements for the P110i Printer with the optional magnetic  
card stripe encoder. The magnetic encoder can be set for either high or low coercivity.  
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Introduction  
Media Loading Orientation  
Caution • ONLY USE cards that comply with ISO 7810 & 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.  
The magnetic encoder is a factory installed item with the read/write head positioned below or  
above the card path, available with HICO or LOCO encoding.  
When loading cards with magnetic stripes into the card feeder, please ensure that the magnetic  
stripe is facing the left side of the printer, and closest to the bottom edge of the card feeder, as  
shown below.  
MAGNETIC  
STRIPE  
Note • Zebra approved HICO & LOCO PVC cards are available. (Reference P110i printer Media  
List.)  
Magnetic Encoder Cleaning  
Use the standard cleaning card process as described in Chapter 4. This cleans the most  
important parts of the printer; including the print Head, Transport Roller and Magnetic Stripe  
Encoder.  
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Introduction  
ISO Standard Encoding  
Field  
Separator  
Track  
Density  
Valid  
Characters  
# of  
characters  
Track #  
1
^
210 BPI*  
Alphanumeri  
c (ASCII  
79  
20~95)  
2
=
=
75 BPI*  
Numeric  
40‡  
(ASCII  
48~62)  
3
210 BPI*  
Numeric  
107‡  
(ASCII  
48~62)  
*Bits per inch  
Except the “?” character  
Including Start, Stop, and LRC characters. Also note that these 3  
characters areautomatically managed by the magnetic encoder according  
to the ISO Standard Norms.  
Note • Refer to the Card Printer Programmer’s Manual for complete programming  
information.  
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TM  
Card Sense Single Card  
Feed Mode  
Printing a Single Card Without Using the Feeder  
For operating the P110i card printer in single card feed mode, the printer requires that the  
TM  
operator install an optional Card Sense Single Card Feed Kit. In Single Card Feed Mode,  
the printer will only accept cards through the front slot, not from the card feeder.  
TM  
Install Card Sense Single Card Feed Kit  
POWER  
SWITCH  
1. Set printer to OFF  
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Printing a Single Card Without Using the Feeder  
RIBBON  
CARTIRDGE  
PRINTER  
LID  
2. Open the lid and remove the ribbon cartridge.  
Important • Make sure the output hopper remains closed.  
ROLLER FROM  
SINGLE CARD FEED KIT  
BLUE  
TABS  
3. Install the black roller from the Single Card Feed Kit into the blue tabs at the front of the  
printer, and press roller down firmly to lock into the tabs.  
Install Card Cleaning Cartridge  
Install the Card Cleaning Cartridge as follows:  
BLUE TAPE  
CARD  
CLEANING  
CARTRIDGE  
1. Open the lid of the card cleaning cartridge.  
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2. Insert the cleaning roller into the card cleaning cartridge and close the cartridge.  
3. Peel protective wrapper from adhesive cleaning roller by gently pulling on the blue tape,  
and discard the wrapper.  
4. Slide the Card Cleaning Cartridge into the slots provided at the front of the printer. An  
alignment tab is located on the left side of the Card Cleaning Cartridge to ensure proper  
installation.  
RIBBON  
CARTRIDGE  
5. Insert the ribbon cartridge with the cleaning roller facing down, so the gears on the ends of  
the rollers fit into the appropriate slots.  
6. Close the printer lid and push down until you hear an audible click. If you can not close  
the lid, the cleaning cartridge or the ribbon cartridge may be installed wrong.  
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Printing a Single Card  
Setting Up the Printer Driver  
1. Go to Printer Properties  
2. Select the Device Settings tab  
3. Select Single Feed Properties  
4. Select Enable Single Feed Support  
5. Click the Apply button.  
Important • You can disable Single Feed Support and return to printing cards from the  
hopper. You do not have to remove the components of the Single Card Feed Kit in order to  
operate in normal mode.  
Printing a Single Card  
1. Place the printer power switch in the ON ( | ) position.  
INSERT CARD  
2. Insert a single card into the slot at the front of the printer, directly above the card output  
hopper. Do not feed more than one card at a time. Printer will take the card.  
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Appendix C  
Worldwide Sales & Support  
Sales and Support Locations  
The Americas:  
Zebra Technologies, LLC  
Card Printer Solutions Headquarters  
1001 Flynn Road  
Camarillo, CA 93012-8706 USA  
Phone: + 1 (805) 579 1800  
Fax: + 1 (805) 579 1808  
Toll free in US: (800) 452-4056  
Europe:  
Zebra Technologies Europe Limited  
Zebra House  
The Valley Centre, Gordon Road  
High Wycombe  
Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ, UK  
Phone: + 44 (0) 870 241 1527  
Fax: + 44 (0) 870 241 0765  
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Website  
Latin America Sales Office:  
9800 NW 41st Street, Suite 220  
Doral, FL 33178 USA  
Phone: + 1 (305) 558 3100  
Fax: + 1 (305) 558-8485  
Asia Pacific:  
Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific, LLC  
16 New Industrial Road  
#05-03 Hudson TechnoCentre  
Singapore 536204  
Phone: + 65 6858 0722  
Fax: + 65 6885 0836  
Website  
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