ZC Series How to calibrate your printer

Modified on Fri, 18 Jun 2021 at 02:48 PM

Zebra Knowledgebase article


https://supportcommunity.zebra.com/s/article/Calibrating-Ribbon-Errors-on-ZC100-and-ZC300-Series-Card-Printers?language=en_US


This article outlines the process to calibrate the ribbon errors on ZC100 and ZC300 Series Card Printers.
ISSUE / QUESTION
How to resolve ribbon error codes on ZC100 and ZC300 Series card printer? •    Error Code: 5001- Out of ribbon •    Error Code: 5007- Ribbon color detection failed on
APPLICABLE TO
ZC100 and ZC300 Series card printers
RESOLUTION / ANSWER
 
NOTE Zebra card printer driver must be installed on your PC.
Procedure:
 
  1. On your PC, navigate to Devices and Printers or Printer and Scanners.
  2. Right-click on your card printer model (ZC100 or ZC300), then select Printer Preferences.
  3. Click the Advanced tab located at the top-right panel.
  4. Expand the Sensors and Calibration tab and click Calibration.
  5. In the Calibration section, select Ribbon from the drop-down menu and click the Calibrate button.
  6. A pop-up window appears requiring the ribbon to be taken out from the printer. Please follow the instructions accordingly.
  7. When the calibration process is complete, reinsert the ribbon in the printer.
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