Zebra P640I Frequently Asked Questions Manual - 1-Print Station
1-PRINT STATION
Q: Can I use the P310-type i series ribbons in a P640i?
A:
P3XXi ribbons are not compatible with the P640i. There are three multicolor ribbons specifically
designed for the P640:
1)
800015-945 YMCK; 600 images/roll
2)
800015-980 YMCKK; 500 images/roll
3)
800015-941 YMCuvK; 500 images/roll
Please note that there are no monochrome or varnish overlay ribbons available for the P640i.
There are also specific 1.0 mil laminates for the P640i:
1)
800015-914 1.0 mil Full Image Clear Coverage; 600 laminate patches/roll
2)
800015-912 1.0 mil Partial Clear Coverage for Mag Stripe Cards; 600 laminate patches/roll
3)
800015-913 1.0 mil Partial Clear Coverage for Contact Smart Cards; 600 laminate patches/roll
4)
800015-915 1.0 mil Full Image Coverage with a World Globe Hologram; 600 laminate patches/roll
Q: When I use an application such as MS Word, Card Five, etc. I cannot change some of the
printing parameters in the application. Is this normal?
A:
Yes. Parameters such as printing size, selection of where to apply the colors and black are
automatically disabled from within an application. These parameters may only be changed in the
printer's driver menus.
Exit your application. Make the changes in the P640i driver menus, apply the changes and re-start
your application. The changes should take effect.
Q: Can I reconfigure an RFID-enabled printer to a non-RFID printer?
A:
No, once configured an RFID-enabled printer is permanently configured as an RFID-enabled printer
and will not print properly with non-RFID ribbons.
Q:
What cards are compatible with the P640i?
A:
To maintain the ISO/AAMVA flatness specifications for laminated cards, cards used with the P640i
must be no less than 27mils and no more than 33mils thick and be ISO standard PVC composite
material. Standard non-composite PVC cards will result in non-compliance of ISO/AAMVA flatness
standards. Zebra composite cards are specifically designed to meet these standards. Please refer to
your Zebra Card Printer Solutions catalogue for a list of available cards.
Q: Are there special precautions to loading a printer
ribbon?
A:
Yes, the ribbon must be routed inside the color sensor. If it
is not, the ribbon motor will continually attempt to
synchronize the ribbon. If this happens (the MEDIA LED
will stay on), correct the condition by routing the ribbon
inside the sensor.
Note that contrary to the P3xx series, the right spindle is
fixed and should not be forcibly rotated.
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P640 FAQ
3/17/2006