Polaroid P4000 User Manual
P4000 Printer Guide
566372-002 Rev B
January 2006
Information resources for the P4000 ID card printer:
Installation To install one printer to a PC using a USB cable, see the
Installation Map, shipped at the top of the printer carton.
For detailed installation information or for special
situations (such as network installation), see e-Guide/
InfoCent.chm on the driver CD-ROM.
Message Help If you see a message, click Help on the message box.
Help topics are short and to the point.
Printer Guide This Printer Guide contains operating information for the
printer and driver.
Info Central For in-depth information about using the printer, install
Info Central on a Windows PC, then click the icon on the
desktop. (Insert the PCID Driver CD-ROM and choose
User Information to install Info Central.)
FAQs
Dealer
Customer
Care
The Support and Service area at www.polaroid-id.com provides a
area where you can search for information about a problem you experience.
For help with questions not addressed by other P4000 ID card printer information,
you purchased your product from for technical support. If your reseller is not available or cannot assist
you, please contact Polaroid Commercial ID Systems at 1-866-484-0611. Please make sure you have
the serial number of the printer available at the time of your call.
Contact
number of the printer available at the time of your call.
Polaroid Commercial ID Systems at 1-866-484-0611. Please make sure your have the serial
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
contact the reseller
Contents
About the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Loading cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Loading print ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Check the PC connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power on the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Status light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Opening Printing Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Open the Printer Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Printer supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Getting the most out of your printer . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Site requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Legal Notices (FCC) . . . . . . . . Inside back cover
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About the printer
The outside of the printer
Duplex Module: Optional module at the back of the printer.
Printer Cover.
Latch: Lift the latch to open the printer cover.
Input Hopper: Open the cover to load blank cards.
Output Hopper: Remove completed cards.
Ready button: Push to pause or resume
the printer.
The status light helps you understand printer operation.
See ”Status light” on page 11 for details.
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Ports are located on the left side of the printer.
USB Data Port: Connect the data cable to the
printer. ALL printers have this port.
Manual Advance Knob: Use to move a card in the
printer or to turn rollers.
Power Receptacle: Plug in the power supply to
power on the printer.
Cable Guides: Hold the data cable securely.
Security Lock Receptacle: Connect the optional
security lock to the opening under the ledge of the
printer (not visible in this drawing).
Tip: Lift the latch to open the printer and see
inside.
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The inside of the printer
Cover Arm: Holds the cover and printhead
cartridge in place.
Printhead Cartridge: Applies the image to the
card. The label includes ”YMC” for color or “K” for
monochrome printheads.
Print Ribbon Cartridge (shown with color print
ribbon).
Printer Label: Includes the serial number and
model information (located on the left side of the
printer and not visible in this drawing).
Cleaning roller (not visible in this drawing):
Removes dust and debris from cards.
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Features and options
Features and options are identified on the printer label.
• Printers with “U” printing can print one color
(monochrome) only. Printers with “C” printing are full-color
or monochrome printing.
• All P4000 ID card printers have a USB connection.
• P4000 ID card printers can include a duplex (2) module.
•A magnetic stripe module can be a three-track (IAT)
module. It is visible inside the printer.
• P4000 ID card printers can have a 100-card (H1) or 200card (H2) Input Hopper. The Input Hopper can have a
lock (K1).
• An optional smart card module can have:
— Combination smart card reader (SC347) with contact
and contactless reader. Visible inside the printer;
includes a USB port on the printer.
— Contactless iCLASS® (SC205) or HID® prox (SC202)
reader; includes a USB port.
— Contact station (SC400): Visible inside the printer;
includes a serial port.
— See illustration on page 2 for printer port locations.
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Loading cards
1 Open the input hopper cover.
2 Remove cards from the original package.
Tips: Handling cards
• Cards can stick together: Slide or fan cards to
separate the edges.
• Do not touch the surface of cards before printing
them. (Oils on hands will reduce printing quality.)
• Handle cards by the edges or wear gloves.
• Orient all cards the same way.
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3 Place the cards in the input hopper.
The diagram shows the typical locations for the
magnetic stripe and smart card chip.
4 Push the input hopper cover closed until it
latches.
See Info Central for current information about cards
to use in the printer.
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