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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-ofwarranty 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 © 2005 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 To qualify for this warranty, the printer must be returned to the factory or to an authorized service center. Customers are not required to purchase Zebra supplies (media and/or ribbons) for warranty qualification. If the use of other manufacturer supplies has caused any defect in the printhead for which a warranty claim is made, the user is responsible for Zebra's labor and material charges required to repair the defect.
Foreword EUROPE: Norway Only: This product is also designed for IT power system with phase to phase voltage 230V. Earth grounding is via the polarized, 3-wire power cord. FI: “Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoitus koskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan” SE: “Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag” NO: “Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt” Model P430i conforms to the following specification: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a) Class A digital device.
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 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. Electrostatic Discharge Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.
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 READY Fixed DOWNLOADING DATA Fixed PRINTING MONO Fixed MAG ENCODING Fixed CONTACT ENCODING Fixed PRINTING CYAN Fixed PRINTING YELLOW Fixed PRINTING MAGENTA Fixed PRINTING BLACK Fixed PRINTING OVERLAY Fixed DOWNLOADING FW Fixed CLEANING PRINTER Fixed Warnings CLEAN PRINTER Scrolling REMOVE RIBBON THEN CLOSE HEAD Scrollin
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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 110 ~ 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: 980471-001 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.
Installation and Setup Unpacking the Printer b. Locate the Print Head protection pad and the Card Cleaning Cartridge location tape (see below). Remove the tape. Remove me I Print Head Protection Pad c. L A NST L Card Cleaning Cartridge Location Tape Release the Print Head Carriage by pushing the Print Head Carriage Latch to the left, and raise the Print Head Carriage. It will remain open at about a 45° angle. Print Head Carriage Latch Color Sided Dual- 980471-001 Rev.
Installation and Setup Installing the Print Driver Software and Setting Driver Options d. Remove the print head protection pad. Keep the pad, as well as the other packing material and the shipping carton, in case the printer is shipped or moved. If the original material is lost, a replacement Shipping Kit can be ordered from Zebra; please refer to the Media List on the Windows Drivers and User Documentation CD supplied with this printer.
Installation and Setup Loading a Ribbon • • From the main menu of your documentation CD, select your desired language and then select “DRIVERS” from the subsequent menu. The Install Wizard will walk you through the appropriate steps. Delete previous versions of the driver and clean up any necessary Registry entries. You must select “Remove” from the install options to remove any previous driver versions. Loading a Ribbon i Series Printers require the use of i Series ribbons for full color printing.
Installation and Setup Loading a Ribbon Color Sided Dual- Ribbon Take-up Spindle Ribbon Supply Spindle 3. Locate the Ribbon Supply Spindle and the Ribbon Take-up Spindle (see above). Load ribbon onto the supply spindle (under the print head carriage) flange side in, and load the empty core (with tape attached) onto the take-up spindle. Make sure the ribbon comes off the top of the supply spindle and feeds to the top of the take-up spindle.
Installation and Setup Loading a Ribbon Caution • Do not touch the print head if the printer has been in service within the last 10 minutes. It could be very hot and cause a burn. Electrostatic Discharge Caution • A static discharge is possible if you touch any exposed metal parts. Use of an anti-static wrist strap or comparable anti-static protection is required. 4. Gently press the print head carriage down until it is fully lowered, as shown below. Very little force is neccessary to perform this step.
