Zebra ZXP 1 Series - Page 87

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