Zebra Technologies P640i Benutzerhandbuch

980541-001 Rev. A

P640i Card Printer User Guide

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Accurate positioning of the laminate “patch” is 
important for practical and aesthetic reasons. The 
patch must cover the entire image as printed by the 
P640 at the time of issuance, thus protecting critical 
data with a tamper-deterrent film. Additionally, 
because even the smallest amount of overhang can 
compromise the card’s integrity, the patch should be 
symmetrically positioned on the card. 

Positioning of the patch is affected by three variables:

1.  Skew (rotation)

2. Horizontal offset (left-right)

3. Vertical offset (up-down). 

Horizontal offset is a 

, see Section 5. 

Skew and vertical offset are corrected by the 
following mechanical adjustments. The cassette is 
held in place by two ears on the cassette latch. Using a 
piece of 1 mil laminate as a feeler gauge, set the front 
ear close to, but not touching, the cassette. A hex head 
screw (arrowed) sets front-back position of the latch. 
Adjust the latch position using a 7/64" hex wrench.

Skew and vertical offset are adjusted by screws in 
the cassette pocket (7/64" hex wrench for skew, 
flat blade screwdriver for vertical offset, see 
diagram on next page).

Latch adjust

Latch ears

Caution • Before adjusting for skew or 
vertical offset, remember that there is 
significant interaction between the latch 
and the adjusting screws in the pocket, 
see diagram on next page.

Important • Always adjust the latch after 
adjusting either of the screws in the pocket.

Correctly 
positioned top 
(front) and 
bottom (back) 
laminate 
patches 

If there is no 
magnetic stripe 
on the 
underside, a 
full width patch 
should be used. 

Skew

adjust

Do not adjust

Verticle offset 

adjust

Laminate 

cutter

Upper 

cassette

Transfer 

guide

Transfer 

roller

Heater

compart-

Lower 

cassette

Transfer toggle Must be set 
to RUN (horizontal) for normal 
operation. Rotate the toggle 
to open the rollers for jam