Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product P310i Zebra Technologies
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Card Printer Solutions General information.
FOREWORD This manual contains installation and operation information for the P310 i Series card printers manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation, Camarillo, California.
PRODUCT W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT Printers All Zebra Card Printers are warranted against defects in material or workmanship for twelve (12) months from the purchase date.
DECLARA TIONS OF CONFORMITY This equipment is being tested for compliance 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.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Zebra P310 i Plastic Card Printer. These printers produce cards ideal for personalized identification, access control, visitor, membership, promotion and luggage card, badges and tags. This manual guides you to an efficient start up and operation of your new Card Printer.
Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er V Important general information Mechanical hazard, such as one associated with moving parts, capable of resulting in equipment damage or personal injury.
T able of contents ICONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 UNPACKING YOUR CARD PRINTER . . . . . . . . .
Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er 1 Your P310 i printer ships in a carton and protective anti-static bag.
In addition to user documentation, make sure the following items are included with your P310 i printer: 2 Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er If any items are missing, please contact your dealer.
INDICA T ORS (green, amber & red) signal printer activity by illuminating or flashing, a follows: 3 Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications App.
Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 4 PRINTER INST ALLA TION The following will guide you through the installation of your P310 i Printer.
Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 5 O PERA TION P 310i PRINTER FEA TURES The following shows the features found on your P310 i Printer.
Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 6 LOADING RIBBONS “i Series”Printers requires the use of “ i Series” ribbons for full color printing.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 7 Please note that the ribbon automatically synchronizes whenever the print head lock down occurs.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 8 LOADING CARDS A - CARD CARTRIDGE For loading cards.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 9 B - INSTALL CARD CLEANING CARTRIDGE This item is used to clean the cards entering the printer.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 10 C - CA.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 11 FEEDING ONE CARD A T A TIME A Manual Feed Slot is available on the size of the Card Input Hopper for feeding single cards.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 12 PRINTING A TEST CARD With ribbon and cards loaded, your P310 i printer is ready to print.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 13 P RINT.
To i nstall the P31 0 i P rinter Driv er A utomaticall y on a ll Operating S ystems, Use the Zebra Install Wizard To ensure the accuracy of driver installation, it is recommended that you use the Zebra Install Wizard that is provided with your documentation CD.
S et P rinter Driv er Options: The P310 i Printer screen appears. Change the options as follows: On the Printer tab configure the magnetic encoder feature. If your printer is equipped with a magnetic Encoder Option, select With Magnetic Encoder option.
Printing a sample card: Follow the steps to print your first card Go to the Microsoft Word Software. If the printer was not selected as the default printer, go to the File menu and Select Printer and choose Zebra P310i Card Printer in the printer names list.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 17 C LEANING PROTECT YOUR FACTORY WARRANTY! The recommended maintenance procedures must be performed to maintain your factory warranty.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 18 Your P310 i Printer includes a simple cleaning system using the Pre-Saturated Cleaning Cards provided.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 19 A cleaning using the Cleaning Cards usually suffices.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 20 Your P310 i Printer also has a Card Cleaning Cartridge. This item cleans the cards entering the printer.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 21 3. Remove Cleaning Roller from Cartridge and discard. 4. Install new Cleaning Roller into Cartridge*.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 22 T ROUBLESHOOTING The following offers causes or solutions to symptoms related to improper operation.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 23 RED INDICATOR ILLUMINATES Printer alert: Print Head Bracket open Card Jam Ribbon Jam Command Error The printer stops working.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 24 Ribbon Errors: Check that the print ribbon has not 'run out'.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 25 T ECHN.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 26.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 27 • Monochrome: 1500 cards/roll • Monochrome colors: black, red, blue, green, silver, gold, white.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 28 • US.
APPENDIX A - MAGNETIC CARD STRIPE ENCODER Operation and maintenance requirements for the P310 i Printer with the optional magnetic card stripe encoder.
MAGNETIC ENCODER CLEANING The read/write head requires periodic cleaning to maintain errorfree encoding. WHEN TO CLEAN When the amber & red indicators flash. (Every 1000 cards* approx.) * Using 5-panel color ribbon (YMCKO). *Optional factory setting.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 31 APPEND.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 32 MEDIA LOADING ORIENTATION Orient the cards with the Smart Card Chip at the top of the card and facing away from the printer.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 33 APPENDIX C - ACCESSORIES & SUPPLIES Please contact your Zebra-authorized dealer to place an order for accessories and suplies.
CARDS The following cards are optimized for use in the P310 i Printers: Notes : 10mil = 0.254mm;30 mil = 0.762mm 10mil cards are recommended for single side printing monochrome and spot Color only. Many other card types are also available; ask your dealer for more information.
P31 0 i Plastic Car d pr int er Card Printer Solutions General information Getting started Operation Cleaning Specifications Appendix A Appendix B T roubleshooting Printing a card Appendix C 35 ACCESSORIES Accessories available for P310 i Printers appear below.
World Wide Sales and Support: Zebra Technologies Corporation Card Imaging Division 1001 Flynn Road Camarillo, CA. 93012-8706.USA Phone:+1 (805) 579 1800 Fax.
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