Zebra ZXP 1 Series User Manual

3: Theory of Operation
Card Printing Basics
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The following figure shows how the ribbon and card move relative to each other during the
printing process.
Printhead at
Fixed Position
1. Ribbon Moves
Yellow Panel into
Position at Printhead
2. Card is Fed to Printing
Position Under the
Printhead
3. Card and Ribbon Move Together
as Yellow Panel is Printed
4. Card and Ribbon Stop at
End of Yellow Panel
5. Ribbon is Stationary; Card is
Moved Back to Printing Position
6. Card and Ribbon Move Together
as Magenta Panel is Printed

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