Zebra ZXP Series 3 Service 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. (This obviously does not apply to the P110m Printer.)
Note that before printing the “second” K Resin black panel, the card would be moved back to
the card flipper, flipped over, and then advanced to the Printhead.
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 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