Zebra ZXP Series 3 Service Manual

L: Printhead Maintenance
General Printhead Information
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Excessive Ribbon Residue Build-up
Description
The photo below shows a printhead contaminated with ribbon ink residue.
Normally the ink is cleaned off with the recommended cleaning solution; however, some
resins are fairly stubborn to remove. The ink residue builds up, then covers the print elements,
blocking the heat and causing voids in the print.
Cause
A build-up of ribbon ink residue is normally caused by a poor quality backcoating on the
ribbon, pulling the ink off when the ribbon is wound. The ink is then deposited onto the head,
and the ribbon contains voids where the ink has been removed.
Prevention
Ribbon ink residue can be eliminated by taking some general precautions detailed below:
• Always use good quality supplies.
• Clean the printhead every 5,000 panels or when print anomalies persist.
• Keep the printer’s door closed; this will help prevent contaminates entering the print
mechanism.

Zebra ZXP Series 3 Specifications

General

Color	No
Card size	54 x 86 mm
Card types	Magnetic stripe (ISO 7811), PVC, PVC Composite, Smart card
Card feeder	Yes
Print technology	Dye-sublimation
Maximum resolution	300 DPI
Print speed (color)	180 card/h
Print speed (monochrome)	750 card/h
Printing media thickness	762 µm
Duplex print speed (color)	140 card/h
Display	LCD
Certification	FCC, CE, UL, CUL
Product color	Grey, White
Internal memory	32 MB
Built-in barcodes	EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, PDF417, UPC-A
Total input capacity	100 sheets
Display number of characters	16
Compatible operating systems	Windows
Storage temperature (T-T)	-5 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	15 - 30 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 70 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 65 %
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Interface	USB
Optional connectivity	Ethernet, USB 2.0

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	5530 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	201 x 368 x 309 mm