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980590-001 Rev. AZebra® P100i™Card PrinterUser’s Manual

6 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AIntroductionFeatures, Controls, and IndicatorsLCD Panel MessagesLCD Panel messages fall into three categories:

IntroductionFeatures, Controls, and Indicators980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 7Refer to Chapter 6 for Troubleshooting Procedures.Warnings (Print

8 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AIntroductionIconsIconsThroughout this manual, different icons highlight important information, as follows:Note

980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 92Printer InstallationUnpacking Your Card PrinterYour P100i Printer ships in a cardboard carton, protected by s

10 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. APrinter InstallationInstalling the P100i PrinterInstalling the P100i Printer1. Place the printer in a locatio

Printer InstallationInstalling the P100i Printer980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 113. Ensure that the printer’s power switch is in the OFF (O) po

12 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. APrinter InstallationInstalling the P100i Printer5. If your printer has only the USB interface, attach the incl

Printer InstallationInstalling the P100i Printer980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 136. If your printer has the optional Ethernet interface (as wel

14 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. APrinter InstallationInstalling the Printer DriverInstalling the Printer DriverTo install the P100i Printer on

Printer InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 15Print Driver InstallationInstall the P100i Printer driver as

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16 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. APrinter InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver4. The InstallShield Wizard will launch, and a progress windo

Printer InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 17The next two sections detail USB Driver Installation and Ethe

18 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. APrinter InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver4. Select the appropriate Program Folder, then click the Next

Printer InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 198. Driver installation is now complete. Click the Finish butt

20 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. APrinter InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver3. Most users should select the Complete setup type; then cli

Printer InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 215. Select the appropriate Program Folder, then click the Next

22 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. APrinter InstallationSetting Printer Driver OptionsSetting Printer Driver OptionsYou can change the default set

Printer InstallationSetting Printer Driver Options980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 234. On the Sharing tab, you can choose to share the printer o

24 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. APrinter InstallationSetting Printer Driver Options6. On the Color Management tab, you can add, remove, or chan

Printer InstallationSetting Printer Driver Options980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 258. On the Advanced tab, you can choose various printer prope

980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 3Contents1 • Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1De

26 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. APrinter InstallationSetting Printer Driver Options10. Under the Device Settings tab, if you select Encoder Set

980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 273P100i Printer SetupPrinter FeaturesThe following shows an interior view of your P100i Printer.LidPrint Head

28 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AP100i Printer SetupLoading Ribbon CartridgeLoading Ribbon CartridgeThe P100i Printer requires approved ribbon

P100i Printer SetupLoading Ribbon Cartridge980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 293. Insert the ribbon cartridge with the cleaning roller facing down

30 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AP100i Printer SetupInstalling the Cleaning CartridgeInstalling the Cleaning CartridgeThe Cleaning Cartridge re

P100i Printer SetupInstalling the Cleaning Cartridge980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 313. Gently squeeze the clips and lift the Cleaning Cartridg

32 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AP100i Printer SetupInstalling the Cleaning Cartridge7. Place the Cleaning Roller in the Cartridge, close the l

P100i Printer SetupInserting Cards980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 33Inserting CardsCards are inserted one at a time into the slot on the front o

34 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AP100i Printer SetupPrinting a Test CardPrinting a Test CardWith Ribbon Cartridge and Card Cleaning Cartridge l

P100i Printer SetupPrinting a Test Card980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 35Storing Extra Cards and Cleaning RollersThe P100i Printer includes a s

4 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AContents5 • Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41C

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980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 374P100i Printer OperationPrinting Printing with the P100i Printer requires the Windows Printer Driver, your c

38 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AP100i Printer OperationPrintingCreating a Sample CardBefore you begin a new printing session, print a sample c

P100i Printer OperationPrinting980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 39Printing a Sample CardOnce you completed creating your sample card, you are rea

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980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 415CleaningCleaning the SystemYour P100i Printer includes a simple cleaning system using Pre-Saturated Cleaning

42 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. ACleaningCleaning the SystemHow to Clean1. Leave power on. 2. Press and hold the Multi-Function Control Button

CleaningCleaning the Printhead980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 43Cleaning the PrintheadUse of the cleaning cards will normally do an adequate job

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980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 456TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProceduresLCD Panel Warnings and Error Messages* If the problem persists, cont

980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 11IntroductionThis manual contains installation and operation information for the Zebra P100i Card Printer manuf

46 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. ATroubleshootingTroubleshooting Procedures* If the problem persists, contact Technical Support; see Appendix D.

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Procedures980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 47Print Quality IssuesThis section will help you resolve print quality

48 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. ATroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProceduresExample • There are non-printing horizontal lines (white) on the card

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Procedures980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 49Example • Printing shows very pale or inconsistent results.Possible C

50 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. ATroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProceduresExample • Printing shows blurry printed image.Possible Cause:• Ribbon

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Procedures980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 51Example • No printing on the card.Possible Cause:• Ribbon cartridge m

52 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. ATroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Ethernet Connection and AdapterTroubleshooting the Ethernet Connection and

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Ethernet Connection and Adapter980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 533. If the LED is slowly flashing GREEN (1 ti

54 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. ATroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Ethernet Connection and AdapterNetwork Status/Activity IndicatorA bi-color

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Ethernet Connection and Adapter980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 55Resetting to Factory DefaultsTo reset the Et

2 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AIntroductionP100i Part NumbersP100i Part NumbersThe Part Number of a particular P100i Printer is shown on a lab

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980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 577Technical SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsGeneral• Load-N-GoTM drop-in ribbon cartridge • 16-digit LCD di

58 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. ATechnical SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsRibbon Cartridges• Load-N-GoTM ribbon cartridge with integrated

Technical SpecificationsCard Dimensions980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 59Card DimensionsISO standard dimensions for plain cardISO standard dimen

60 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. ATechnical SpecificationsDeclarations of ConformityDeclarations of ConformityFor a formal certificate, please c

980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 61Appendix AMagnetic EncoderIntroductionThis section contains information on the additional operations of the P1

62 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AMagnetic EncoderMedia Loading OrientationMedia Loading OrientationWhen loading cards with magnetic stripes int

Magnetic EncoderISO Standard Encoding980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 63ISO Standard Encoding*Bits per inch† Except the “?” character‡ Including

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980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 65Appendix BSmart Card EncoderIntroductionThis section contains information on the additional operations of a P1

IntroductionFeatures, Controls, and Indicators980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 3Features, Controls, and IndicatorsThe picture below points out so

66 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. ASmart Card EncoderPrinting on Smart CardsContactless Smart cardsFor contactless smart-cards, orientation is no

980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 67Appendix CConnecting to a NetworkCard printers can be connected to an Ethernet network in three ways.Printer S

68 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AConnecting to a NetworkExternal Print ServerExternal Print ServerA stand alone device that acts as a server on

980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 69Appendix DWorldwide SupportFor Technical Support or Repair Services, contact the appropriate facility listed b

70 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AWorldwide SupportEurope, Middle East, and Africa - Technical SupportZebra Technologies Card Printer SolutionsT

Worldwide Support980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 71Latin America - Repair Services(Please contact North America Repair Services.)Asia Pacific -

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4 P100i User’s Manual 980590-001 Rev. AIntroductionFeatures, Controls, and IndicatorsLCD Display PanelThe LCD Display Panel displays printer status in

IntroductionFeatures, Controls, and Indicators980590-001 Rev. A P100i User’s Manual 5If your P100i Printer includes the Ethernet option, the rear of