Zebra® P430i Card Printer User’s Manual 980470-001 Rev.
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Foreword This manual contains installation and operation information for the Zebra P430i Card Printers manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation, Camarillo, California. 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.
Foreword Copyright Notice © 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.
Foreword Declarations of Conformity 89/336/EEC EMC Directive EN 55022 (1998) EMC Directive EN 301489-3 V1.4.1 EMC Directive EN55024 (2001) 73/23/EEC modified by 93/68/EEC Low voltage Directive EN 60950-1 (2001) Product safety 1999/5/CE R&TTE Directive EN300330-2 V1.1.
Foreword P430i 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.
Foreword 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. Provides an example or scenario to demonstrate or clarify a section of text. Electrostatic Discharge Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge. Electric Shock Caution • Warns you of a potential electric shock situation.
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Table of Contents 1 • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Printer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Controls, Connectors, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents 4 • Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When to Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents • Smart Card Contact Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Smart Card Contact Station Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Printer Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 • Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Zebra P430i Card Printer. This manual guides you to efficient start up and operation of your new Card Printer. Printer Features The following shows the main functional features found on your P430i Printer.
Introduction Controls, Connectors, and Indicators Controls, Connectors, and Indicators Your P430i Printer has an LCD Display Panel and a Panel Button on the front and a power connector, power switch, and interface connector(s) on the rear panel.
Introduction Controls, Connectors, and Indicators LCD Panel The LCD Panel can display the following messages: Message Mode Operational Initializing Scrolling SELF TEST Scrolling READY Fixed DOWNLOADING DATA Fixed PRINTING MONO Fixed MAG ENCODING Fixed CONTACT ENCODING Fixed CONTACTLESS ENCODING Scrolling PRINTING CYAN Fixed PRINTING YELLOW Fixed PRINTING MAGENTA Fixed PRINTING BLACK Fixed PRINTING OVERLAY Fixed DOWNLOADING FW Fixed Warnings (Printer will still Operate) CLEAN
Introduction Controls, Connectors, and Indicators Message Mode CLEANING PRINTER Blinking Errors (Printer will not operate) 4 BROKEN RIBBON Blinking OUT OF RIBBON Blinking MECHANICAL ERROR Blinking OUT OF CARDS Blinking PRINT HEAD OPEN Blinking CHECK RIBBON Blinking REJECT BOX FULL Blinking LID OPEN Fixed COMMAND ERROR Blinking P430i User’s Manual 980470-001 Rev.
2 Installation and Setup General Information This section will guide you through the installation and setup of your P430i Card Printer. This consists of the following procedures, which should be performed in the order presented.
Installation and Setup Unpacking the Printer Electric Shock Caution • Limit AC power supplied to the P430i Printer to 100 – 230 volts, 60 ~ 50 Hertz. 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.
Installation and Setup Unpacking the Printer 5. Lift the printer out of the carton by holding it with both hands. 6. Please ensure that you have a clean and nearly dust free environment for proper operation and storage of the printer. 7. Make sure the following items are included with your P430i printer: 980470-001 Rev.
Installation and Setup Unpacking the Printer Card Cleaning Cartridge CD-ROM with Driver Wizard and User’s Manual Power Cables (2) USB Cable Cleaning Kit If any items are missing, please contact your dealer. To reorder, please refer to Appendix D of this manual. 8. Remove packing tape securing the printer’s Main Cover and Card Feeder Cover. 9.
