Datasheet

Troubleshooting
Unusual Noises/Unreported Events
980006-001 Rev. A Zebra P630i & P640i Card Printer Service Manual 107
4.5 Unusual Noises/Unreported Events
Color ribbon runs for longer than 2 or 3 seconds when cover is closed (MEDIA
light stays on)
• Color ribbon not in Color Sensor.
• Both ribbon cores not fully engaged on Spindles.
• Ribbon not secured to Take-up Core.
ALARM light stays ON after error condition is cleared
• Some alarms require recycling power in order to clear.
• Main Cover interlock switch may not have actuated when cover closed.
• Alarm condition not corrected.
YMC color panels stick to card
• Printhead running too hot. Can happen after head replacement if head resistance
incorrectly entered through printer driver; see ‘Printhead Adjustments’ on page 132.
• Color gain and offset too high. Contact Zebra Customer Service.
• Check ribbon take-up and supply torques; see ‘Ribbon Torque Adjustment’ on
page 126.
Rattling noise every 10 cards
• Cleaning cassette not firmly engaged.
• Cleaning cassette broken or cassette halves separated.
• Cleaning cassette cannot rotate upward to disengage from the cleaning roller. Pivot
arm screw too tight or too loose.
Note • There is a delay after closing the cover before the ALARM light goes out.