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P75i User's Manual
General Info.
Getting Started
Operation
Printing a Card
Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Specifications
User's Manual
Appendix A
Appendix B
P75i
Appendix C
User's Manual No. 980496-001 Rev. A
© 2004 ZIH Corp.
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started FOREWORD Operation This manual contains installation and operation information for the Polaroid P75i Series card printers. Printing a Card RETURN MATERIALS AUTHORIZATION Cleaning Before returning any equipment to Polaroid for in-warranty or out-of-warranty repair, contact Repair Administration Troubleshooting for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Repack the equipment in the original packing material and Specifications mark the RMA nu
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation PRODUCT WARRANTY STATEMENT Printing a Card Printers Cleaning All Polaroid Card Printers are warranted against defects in material or Troubleshooting workmanship for twelve (12) months from the purchase date. Proof of purchase or shipment date is required to validate the warranty period. The warranty Specifications becomes void if the equipment is modified, improperly installed or used, damaged by accident or neglect, or if any parts are
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY Printing a Card 89/336/EEC EMC Directive EN 55022 (1998) RF Emissions control modified by Cleaning EN 301489-3 V1.4.1 RF Emissions and immunity for radio equipment EMC Directive 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC EMC Directive EN 55024 (2001) Immunity to Electromagnetic Disturbances Troubleshooting EN 60950 (1992) and 73/23/EEC modified Low voltage Amendments A1 to Product safety Specifications by 93/68/EEC Directive A11
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation INTRODUCTION Printing a Card Thank you for choosing the Polaroid P75i Plastic Card Printer. Cleaning These printers produce cards ideal for personalized identification, access control, visitor, membership, promotion and luggage cards, badges and tags. Troubleshooting This manual guides you to efficient start-up and operation of your new Card Printer. Specifications P75i PRINTER MODELS Appendix A Polaroid's Product Numbers tell the story:
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation Printing a Card Throughout this manual, different icons ICONS Cleaning highlight important information, as follows: Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix A Important general information Appendix B Appendix C Mechanical hazard, such as one associated with moving parts, capable of resulting in equipment damage or personal injury. Electrical hazard, such as an exposed voltage point, capable of causing electrical shock and personal injury.
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Table of contents Operation ICONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Printing a Card Cleaning GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 UNPACKING YOUR CARD PRINTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Troubleshooting 1 ITEMS INCLUDED WITH YOUR PRINTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Specifications INDICATORS AND CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . .
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation Printing a Card APPENDIX A - MAGNETIC CARD STRIPE ENCODER . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Cleaning APPENDIX B - SMART CARD CONTACT STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Troubleshooting APPENDIX C - ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Specifications RIBBONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation Printing a Card Cleaning Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C GETTING STARTED Your P75i printer ships in a carton and UNPACKING protective anti-static bag. Keep all packing YOUR CARD material in case you need to move or re-ship the PRINTER printer. While unpacking, inspect the carton to ensure that no damage occurred during shipping. Please ensure that you have a clean and nearly dust free environment for prope
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation Printing a Card In addition to user documentation, make sure the Cleaning following items are included with your P75i printer. Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C CARD CARTRIDGE POWER CABLE(S) INTERFACE CABLE CARD OUTPUT HOPPER CLEANING KIT CD ROM With drivers & documentation CARD CLEANING QUICK START GUIDE CARTRIDGE If any items are missing, please contact your dealer. To reorder, please refer to Appendix C o
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation PRINTER Use the following to guide you through the Printing a Card installation of your P75i Printer. INSTALLATION Cleaning CAUTION: Limit AC power supplied to the P75i Troubleshooting to 110 ~ 230 volts, 60 ~ 50 Hertz, for an Specifications associated 800 ~ 400 milliamps. Limit excess current draw to 16 amps or less, using an Appendix A associated circuit breaker or other such device. Never operate the printer in a location where Appen
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation Printing a Card Cleaning 4. Attach and secure the interface cable to Troubleshooting printer and computer. Note: In printers with two- connectors, use the USB or the Parallel/Ethernet, Specifications never both. Appendix A 5. Switch power on. Appendix B Appendix C Parallel Computer Connector Option USB Computer Connection Ethernet Computer Connector Option 5
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation ETHERNET The following shows the function of the switch and indicators found Printing a Card on P75i Printers that use Ethernet Computer Interfaces. INDICATORS Cleaning LED Action Status Being Signaled Troubleshooting Red Flashing Power-On Self Testing Red Solid > 30 sec Failure of Power-On Tests Specifications Red/Green Flashing Alternately Firmware Download mode Appendix A Green Solid > 30 sec Proper Hardware Operation; Network Found G
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation Printing a Card SUPPLY SPINDLE Cleaning Troubleshooting 3. Load ribbon onto the supply spindle (under print head carriage) and empty core (with tape Specifications attached) onto the take-up spindle flange side in. Appendix A Make sure the ribbon comes off the top of the supply spindle and feeds to the top of the Appendix B take-up spindle. Appendix C TAKE-UP SPINDLE `CLICK' 4. Push down on the Print Head Lock Lever until an audible 'cl
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation Printing a Card Cleaning Troubleshooting LOADING CARDS To help you load, print, and collect cards, the Specifications P75i is equiped with the following items: Appendix A A - CARD CARTRIDGE For loading cards. Appendix B Appendix C 1. Open Feeder door. 2. Install cards into Cartridge. 3. Close Cartridge. DO NOT bend cards or touch print surfaces as this can reduce print quality. The surface of the cards must remain clean and dust free. Al
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation Printing a Card Cleaning Troubleshooting B - INSTALL CARD CLEANING CARTRIDGE Specifications This item is used to clean the cards entering the printer. Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C 1. Remove Card Cleaning Cartridge from packaging. Peel protective wrapper from adhesive roller. 2. Open Printer cover and remove the yellow reminder tape from the location for the Cleaning Cartridge. 3. Make sure the arrow on top of the assembly is facing
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P75i User's Manual General Info. Getting Started Operation C - CARD THICKNESS CONTROL LEVER Printing a Card This item is operated by the user to prevent more than one card feeding into the printer at the same time and causing a jam. Cleaning Troubleshooting Specifications Open Cover, and adjust lever to correct Appendix A position. Repeat for different card thickness. Appendix B (Factory setting is for 30mil (0.762mm) card thickness. See diagram below: Appendix C Card Thickness: A - 60mil (1.52
