Zebra ZXP Series 1 User Manual

P1032297-001 Rev. AZebra® ZXP Series 3™Card PrinterUser’s Manual

6 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Getting StartedMulti-Function LCD PanelWarning MessagesWarning messages alert the

96 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Smart Card OptionsOutput HopperThe Output Hopper is positioned on the front of th

Smart Card OptionsP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 97Contact Smart CardsContact Smart Cards have a pad of contacts on

98 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Smart Card OptionsContactless Smart CardsRather than using a contact pad, Contact

Smart Card OptionsP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 99Contact StationSmart Card InterfaceWhen a command to the printer

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P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 101Appendix DCardSenseTM Single CardFeed ModeIntroductionFor operating the ZXP Seri

102 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ACardSenseTM Single Card Feed ModeInstalling the CardSense Single Card Feed KitSte

CardSenseTM Single Card Feed ModeP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 103Step 7. Remove the Cleaning Roller from the Clea

104 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ACardSenseTM Single Card Feed ModeSetting Up the Printer DriverStep 1. Open Printe

CardSenseTM Single Card Feed ModeP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 105Printing a Single CardStep 1. Cards are inserted

Getting StartedMulti-Function LCD PanelP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 7IconsThroughout this manual, different icons

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P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 107Appendix EEnclosure Lock OptionIntroductionThe Enclosure Lock Option can either

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P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 109Appendix FWorldwide SupportFor Technical Support or Repair Services, contact the

110 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. AWorldwide SupportEurope, Middle East, and Africa - Technical SupportFor further a

Worldwide SupportP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 111Asia Pacific - Technical SupportZebra Technologies Asia Pacific

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P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 92Printer InstallationUnpacking Your Card PrinterYour ZXP Series 3 Card Printer ship

10 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Printer InstallationInstalling the PrinterInstalling the PrinterSetting up the Pr

Printer InstallationInstalling the PrinterP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 11Connecting PowerStep 1. Insert the power

12 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Printer InstallationInstalling the PrinterConnecting the Printer to your Computer

Printer InstallationViewing Printer InformationP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 13Viewing Printer InformationTo check

14 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Printer InstallationInstalling the Windows Printer DriverInstalling the Windows P

Printer InstallationInstalling the Windows Printer DriverP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 15Installing the USB Printe

Copyright Notice© 2010 ZIH Corp.This document contains information proprietary to Zebra Technologies Corporation. This document and the information co

16 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Printer InstallationInstalling the Windows Printer DriverStep 9. The InstallShiel

Printer InstallationInstalling the Windows Printer DriverP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 17Step 12. This will bring

18 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Printer InstallationInstalling the Windows Printer DriverStep 14. This will bring

Printer InstallationInstalling the Windows Printer DriverP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 19Step 16. The Congratulati

20 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Printer InstallationInstalling the Windows Printer DriverInstalling the Ethernet

Printer InstallationInstalling the Windows Printer DriverP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 21Step 8. In the Welcome wi

22 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Printer InstallationInstalling the Windows Printer DriverStep 11. This will bring

Printer InstallationInstalling the Windows Printer DriverP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 23Step 13. Setup will find

24 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Printer InstallationInstalling the Windows Printer DriverStep 15. Observe the Set

Printer InstallationInstalling the Windows Printer DriverP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 25Step 18. When the Install

P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual iiiContents1 • Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 273Printer SetupPrinter FeaturesThe following shows an interior view of the ZXP Ser

28 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter SetupLoading Ribbon CartridgeLoading Ribbon CartridgeThe Printer requires

Printer SetupLoading Ribbon CartridgeP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 293. Insert the ribbon cartridge with the clean

30 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter SetupLoading CardsLoading CardsTo help you load, print, and collect cards,

Printer SetupLoading CardsP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 313. Remove the cellophane wrapper from the card stack.4.

32 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter SetupLoading CardsCard Output Hopper1. Raise the printer lid, and pull the

Printer SetupPrinting a Test CardP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 33Printing a Test CardWith ribbon cartridge and car

34 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter SetupTypical Printer OperationTypical Printer OperationThe ZXP Series 3 Ca

P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 354Printer Settings andAdjustmentsIntroductionThis section describes the settings an

iv Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. AContents3 • Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesCard Printer PropertiesTo a

Printer Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 37General TabThe General tab

38 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesSharing TabOn the Sharing t

Printer Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 39Ports TabUse the Ports tab

40 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesAdvanced TabThe Advanced ta

Printer Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 41Color Management TabColor M

42 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesSecurity TabThis is the sta

Printer Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 43Device Settings TabThe Devi

44 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesEncoder SettingsDialog box

Printer Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 45ADVANCED SETTINGS DIALOGUE

P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 11Getting StartedThis manual contains installation and operation information for the

46 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesToolsDialog box for testing

Printer Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 47F/W DownloadThis Dialog box

48 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesDevice InformationPrinter c

Printer Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer PropertiesP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 49Single Feed OptionsClick on

50 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer Printing PreferencesCard Printer Prin

Printer Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer Printing PreferencesP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 51• Color Adjustmen

52 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer Printing PreferencesRibbon Type - Dis

Printer Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer Printing PreferencesP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 53• Black Panel - D

54 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. APrinter Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer Printing Preferences• Back Overlay Va

Printer Settings and AdjustmentsCard Printer Printing PreferencesP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 55• Head Settings -

2 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Getting StartedZXP Series 3 Part NumbersZXP Series 3 Part NumbersThe Part Number o

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P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 575CleaningCleaning the SystemYour Printer includes a simple cleaning system using

58 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ACleaningCleaning the SystemHow to CleanStep 1. Place the printer power switch in t

CleaningCleaning the PrintheadP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 59Cleaning the PrintheadUse of the cleaning cards will

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P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 616TroubleshootingIntroductionThe objective of troubleshooting is to relate a probl

62 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ATroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProceduresTroubleshooting ProceduresLCD Panel Warni

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProceduresP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 63ERROR MESSAGES (printer will not operate)

64 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ATroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProceduresPrint Quality IssuesThis section will hel

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProceduresP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 65Example • Small spotsSmall spots appear

Getting StartedFeatures, Controls, and IndicatorsP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 3Features, Controls, and Indicators

66 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ATroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProceduresExample • Non-printing horizontal lines

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProceduresP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 67Example • Pale or inconsistent resultsPr

68 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ATroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProceduresExample • Blurry printed imagePrinting s

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProceduresP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 69Example • No printingNo printing on the

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P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 717Technical SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsGeneral• Single-sided and dual-side

72 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ATechnical SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsRibbon Specifications• i Series™ int

Technical SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 73Environmental• Operating Temperature

74 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ATechnical SpecificationsISO Standard Card DimensionsISO Standard Card DimensionsDi

Technical SpecificationsISO Standard Card DimensionsP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 75Declarations of ConformityFor

4 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. A Getting StartedRear Panel ConnectorsRear Panel ConnectorsStandard USB ConnectionTh

76 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ATechnical SpecificationsISO Standard Card DimensionsJapanese NotificationNCC Warni

P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 77Appendix ANetwork OperationsIntroductionThis section covers:Network Configuration

78 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ANetwork OperationsNetwork ConfigurationsPrinter SharingIn printer sharing, the pri

Network OperationsP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 79Internal Print ServerAn internal print server is similar to an e

80 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ANetwork OperationsSetting Up a Network Printer Use this procedure if you have alre

Network OperationsP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 81Step 6. Click on the Next buttonStep 7. Observe the Select a Pri

82 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ANetwork OperationsStep 13. Observe a second Add Standard TCP/IP Port Wizard windo

Network OperationsP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 83Step 18. Observe the Completing the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer

84 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ANetwork OperationsStep 22. Observe the Use Existing Driver window.Step 23. Select

Network OperationsP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 85Step 28. Observe the Printer Sharing window.Step 29. Select the

Getting StartedMulti-Function LCD PanelP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 5Multi-Function LCD PanelYour printer is equi

86 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ANetwork OperationsStep 33. Observe the Completing the Add Printer Wizard window.St

Network OperationsP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 87Printer PoolingSetting Up Printer PoolingPrinter Pooling is a st

88 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. ANetwork OperationsUsing the Printer PoolWhen the first printer has taken as many j

P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 89Appendix BMagnetic Encoder OptionIntroductionThis section contains information on

90 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. AMagnetic Encoder OptionDriver SettingsEncoder SettingsThe Encoder Settings dialog

Magnetic Encoder OptionP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 91Advanced SettingsThe Advanced Settings dialog box is used f

92 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. AMagnetic Encoder OptionMedia Loading OrientationWhen loading cards with magnetic s

Magnetic Encoder OptionP1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 93Magnetic Encoding TypeISO (Default)The encoder reads and wr

94 Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual P1032297-001 Rev. AMagnetic Encoder OptionAAMVAThe data stored on magnetic stripes on American driver

P1032297-001 Rev. A Zebra ZXP Series 3 Card Printer User’s Manual 95APPENDIX CSmart Card OptionsIntroductionThis Appendix contains information on the