Cover Zebra® ZXP Series 8™ Card Printer with Laminator User’s Manual Draft - July 1, 2009 P1013772-001 Rev.
Copyright Notice © 2009 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.
Contents 1 • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Printer Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Controls, Connectors, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Zebra Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 4 • Printer Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Printing Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 5 • ZXP Series Toolbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction This manual contains installation and operation information for the Zebra ZXP Series 8 Card Printer manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation. The Zebra ZXP Series 8 card printers use reverse transfer printing technology to create photoquality and over-the-edge images on plastic identification cards. Zebra’s reverse transfer printers provide fast throughput and a range of encoding options for a variety of markets and applications.
Introduction Components Components Printer The following figure shows components of the Printer.
Introduction Components Laminator The following figure shows components of the Laminator. Door (shown open) P1013772-001 Rev.
Introduction Controls, Connectors, and Indicators Controls, Connectors, and Indicators Your printer has an LCD Display Panel and three Panel Buttons on the front and a power connector, power switch, and interface connector(s) on the rear panel.
Introduction 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. Provides an example or scenario to demonstrate or clarify a section of text.
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2 Installation and Setup General Information This section will guide you through the installation and setup of your Card Printer. This consists of the following procedures, which should be performed in the order presented. • Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 • Installing the Card Hoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 • Loading Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation and Setup Unpacking the Printer Unpacking the Printer Step 1. Inspect the shipping container to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipment. If any damage is apparent, file a claim with the shipper. Step 2. Open the shipping container. Step 3. Remove the packing material and accessories from around the top of the Printer. Important • Save all the packing material and the shipping carton in case the Printer needs to be moved or shipped.
Installation and Setup Unpacking the Printer Caution • The Printer weighs approximately 27.5 lbs (12.5 kg). Step 5. Lift the Printer out of the carton by holding it with both hands. Step 6. Place the Printer in a location that meets the following requirements: • A reasonably dust- and dirt-free environment. • Flat surface at least 27 in (686 mm) x 28 in (711 mm) that can support the weight of the Printer; additional space preferred. Allow a 4-inch clearance, minimum, on all sides.
Installation and Setup Installing the Card Hoppers Installing the Card Hoppers Input Hopper The Input Hopper is positioned on the right side of the Printer and holds the cards to be printed. Step 1. Install the Input Hopper by sliding the hopper into the receptacle on the right side of the Printer. Step 2. Ensure that the Input Hopper locks securely in place. Output Hopper The Output Hopper is positioned on the left side of the Printer and receives the printed cards. Step 1.
Installation and Setup Loading Cards Loading Cards Step 1. Open the Input Hopper Door. Step 2. Remove the wrapping from the card deck. Step 3. 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. Step 4. Push the stack back and forth to an angle of about 45° from vertical, so as to separate all of the cards.
Installation and Setup Opening the Printer Door Opening the Printer Door Step 1. Press the Door Release button on the top of the Printer. Step 2. Observe that the Door releases and pops up approximately half an inch. Step 3. Grasp the Door at the bottom front. Step 4. Lift the Door to its upright position. It will remain in that position. 10 Zebra ZXP Series 8 Card Printer User’s Manual P1013772-001 Rev.
Installation and Setup Installing the Cleaning Cartridge Installing the Cleaning Cartridge The Cleaning Cartridge cleans the cards entering the Printer from the Input Hopper. The Cleaning Cartridge consists of a Cartridge Frame and an Adhesive Roller, which are packed together. Step 1. Remove the Cartridge Frame and the Adhesive Roller from their packaging. Step 2. Insert the Adhesive Roller into the Cartridge Frame. To avoid contamination, always hold the frame and the roller by the ends. Step 3.
Installation and Setup Installing the Cleaning Roller Installing the Cleaning Roller The Cleaning Roller cleans the cards entering the Printer from either the Input Hopper or the Single-Feed Input. Step 1. Remove the Cleaning Roller from its packaging. To avoid contamination, always hold the roller by the ends. Step 2. Peel the protective wrapper from the Cleaning Roller. Step 3. Open the Printer Door by pressing the Door Release button on the top of the Printer. Step 4.
Installation and Setup Loading the Transfer Film Loading the Transfer Film The ZXP Series 8 printer is designed to work only with Zebra True Colours™ i Series™ Transfer Film for near photographic print resolution and over-the-edge printing. Step 1. Locate the transfer film supply spindles and the transfer film take-up spindles. Take-up Spool WHITE Flange Take-up Spindle GRAY Take-up Spindle WHITE Flange Supply Spindle GREEN Supply Spool GREEN Supply Spindle GRAY Step 2.
