err-300ZC100 Enterprise Card

Zebra ZC100 Enterprise Card Error ERR-300 Fix

The Zebra ZC100 Enterprise Card error ERR-300 indicates a card transport jam. Why does my Zebra ZC100 Enterprise Card show error ERR-300? The printer's internal sensors have triggered this error because a card is obstructing the feed path, preventing it from reaching the print head or the output tray.

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Common causes

  • 1Card jamming due to incorrect thickness.
  • 2Dirty rollers leading to slip.
  • 3Foreign debris in the input hopper path.

Solutions

Diagnóstico rápido

If ERR-300 appears, a card is definitely stuck in the input or transport area. Visually inspect the path by removing the hopper to locate the obstruction.

Solución paso a paso

  1. Remove the front card hopper.
  2. Gently pull any stuck cards from the transport path.
  3. Examine rollers for adhesive or dust build-up.
  4. Reload the card stack and restart the printer.

Prevención y mantenimiento

Use high-quality PVC cards to prevent warping. Regularly clean the printer’s rollers with Zebra-branded adhesive cleaning cards to ensure maximum feed traction.

Cuándo llamar a un técnico

If you find no jammed cards, the transport path sensor might be stuck in a triggered state, requiring professional service.

Ficha técnica del equipo

  • Technology: Dye-sublimation.
  • Speed: 150 cph.
  • Connectivity: USB.
  • Capacity: 100 cards.
  • Compatible Consumables: ZC Series Ribbons.
  • Usage: Security badges.
  • Official Drivers / firmware

Steps to follow

  1. 1

    Remove hopper

    Remove the front card hopper.

  2. 2

    Clear cards

    Gently pull any stuck cards from the transport path.

  3. 3

    Check rollers

    Examine rollers for adhesive or dust build-up.

  4. 4

    Restart

    Reload the card stack and restart the printer.

Frequently asked questions

The ERR-300 code is a card feed jam notification.

Clean the card path using Zebra-approved cleaning cards.

Check your card thickness settings; using cards outside specs causes frequent stalls.

If there's no visible jam but the error persists, there may be a faulty internal card sensor.