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Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................................1
Printer Components ............................................................................................................................... 2
Printer Status LEDs ...............................................................................................................................3
Setup ................................................................................................................................5
Unpacking the Printer ............................................................................................................................5
Loading Cards ........................................................................................................................................6
Installing the Card Catcher ....................................................................................................................7
Installing the Cleaning Roller .................................................................................................................8
Installing the Print Ribbon ...................................................................................................................... 8
Windows Driver Installation ....................................................................................................................9
Connecting Power ................................................................................................................................14
Connecting USB ..................................................................................................................................14
Tab Waste Bin .....................................................................................................................................15
Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 17
Cleaning the Printhead ........................................................................................................................17
Cleaning the Platen ..............................................................................................................................18
Cleaning the Cleaning Roller ...............................................................................................................18
Cleaning the Outer Cover ....................................................................................................................19
Cleaning the Filters .............................................................................................................................. 19
Transporting the Printer .......................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................21
Failure Symptoms ................................................................................................................................ 21
Card Jam .............................................................................................................................................22
Power Supply Interrupted during Printing ............................................................................................23
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Introduction
This manual contains setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting information for the Zebra ZC10L Card Printer.
Designed especially to meet the needs of the Hospitality market, Zebra’s ZC10L™ is the only large-format,
direct-to-card printer that can print full, edge-to-edge color cards in one printing process.
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Printer Components
Introduction: Printer Components
① ② ③
④ ⑤
Front View Rear View Top View
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
Printer Status Indicators Printer status display LEDs are located on the panel.
Top Cover Open the top cover when replacing a ribbon or card, or when
Card Drawer Open the card drawer when inserting cards, or when performing
Card Drawer Release Press to open the card drawer.
Power Switch Turns on (|) and off (O) power to the printer.
Power Connection
USB Connection
Top Cover Release Grasp and squeeze to open top cover.
⑦
⑥
⑧
performing maintenance.
maintenance.
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Introduction: Printer Status LEDs
Printer Status LEDs
LED Display Description
Power Media Error
○ ○ ○ Printer power is off.
☼ ○ ○ Printer is initializing; printhead is cooling or heating.
● ○ ○ Printer is ready.
● ○ ☼ Top cover or card drawer is open.
● ○ ● Card jam; mechanical error; main PCBA error.
● ☼ ● Print ribbon is not supported.
● ● ● Card feed error; out of ribbon, tab waste bin is full
● ☼ ☼ Print ribbon is synchronizing.
● On, ○ Off, ☼ Flashing
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Setup
Unpacking the Printer
Step 1. Inspect the shipping container to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipment. If any
damage is apparent, le a claim with the shipper.
Step 2. Open the shipping container.
Step 3. Remove the packing material and accessories
Important • Save all the packing material and the shipping carton in case the Printer needs to be
moved or shipped. If the original material is lost or damaged, a replacement Shipping Kit can be
ordered from Zebra.
Step 4. Make sure the following items are included with the printer:
Card Catcher Cleaning Roller
USB Cable Power Cable
If any items are missing, please contact your supplier.
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