Zebra ZXP 1 Series User Manual

3: Theory of Operation
Card Printing Basics
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Printing Technologies and Ribbons
There are two types of printing technology used in the ZXP Series 1 Card Printer: Dye
Sublimation and Thermal Transfer. The technology to use is determined by the type of dye
or ink on the ribbon.
Monochrome Ribbons have a single color ink on the length of the ribbon. The printer is
programmed to use Thermal Transfer printing for monochrome ribbons.
Multi-Panel Ribbons have a repeating sequence of panels of different dye. Zebra ZXP Series 1
True Colours
®
ix Series Ribbons have a smart chip built into the supply spool; the smart chip
identifies the ribbon type and panel count. (Note that the lack of a smart chip will be
interpreted by the Printer as being a Monochrome Ribbon.) Printing with a Multi-Panel
Ribbon requires multiple passes of the card under the Printhead, once per panel.
Ribbon ID
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Smart Chip
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Zebra ZXP 1 Series Specifications

General

Resolution	300 dpi
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Print Technology	Dye sublimation
Card Capacity	100 cards (input hopper)
Card Size	CR-80 ISO 7810
Dimensions	368 mm (D)
Memory	32 MB
Operating Temperature	15°C to 30°C
Operating Humidity	20% to 65% non-condensing
Card Thickness	0.3mm - 1.06mm