Zebra Technologies P640I - Manual (Page 65)

980541-001 Rev. A P640i Card Printer User Guide 55
Techncial Note 6 - Laminator
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 software adjustment , 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
P640i dual-side laminator
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