Datacard Group SP75 manual What is the Ribbon Saver feature and how does it work?

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information provided on the tag to take advantage of enhanced value-added features available in the SP75 Plus card printer.

These enhanced features include:

+Automatic Supply Validation – When a print ribbon is installed, the printer automatically checks to see that the loaded print ribbon matches the requirements of the current print job.

+Automatic Printer Settings & Offsets – When a new print ribbon is installed, the printer detects the change and updates the printer settings automatically. This insures optimum image quality.

+Ribbon Saver – Maximizes the yield of the print ribbon

ƒColor Printing: The printer identifies the print ribbon without consuming one ribbon set of color panels; eliminating wasted ribbon.

ƒMonochrome Printing: The printer uses only the minimum amount of print ribbon required to print the specified card, increasing the yield from each ribbon.

+Ribbon Low Warning Message – Ribbon print jobs are tracked and an operator message is provided when the printer is almost out of ribbon, helping reduce the downtime between ribbon changes.

Q.What is the Ribbon Saver feature and how does it work?

A.The Ribbon Saver feature is unique to the Datacard→ ribbons used in SP Plus series card printers. Monochrome print ribbon: Instead of advancing one card length of ribbon for every printed card, the SP75 Plus card printer advances just past the actual portion of the ribbon that has just been used. Depending on the card design, this feature can potentially triple the

standard yield of a monochrome print ribbon.

Color panel ribbon: The SP75 Plus card printer is able to automatically identify the ribbon configuration without advancing the print ribbon one panel set. This eliminates the unnecessary loss of ribbon when the printer is turned off and reinitialized.

Q.Can I take a partially used print ribbon, laminate, or topcoat from one SP75 Plus card printer and use it in another SP75 Plus card printer?

A.Yes. The individual print ribbon information is maintained on the RF tag; not in the card printer. When a partially used print ribbon is installed into a second SP75 Plus card printer, the RF tag on the take-up core informs the printer of the type of print ribbon installed and the remaining number of images available on the supply core. When multiple SP75 Plus printers are used in a print-farm, print ribbons can be freely exchanged between printers.

Q.Do the ribbons that are presently available for use in other SP series card printers and SP Plus series printers work in the SP75 Plus card printer?

A.All of the print ribbon kits that are available for use in the SP35, SP35 Plus, SP55, SP55 Plus, and SP75 card printers can be used in the SP75 Plus card printers. This helps keep inventory costs low. We have introduced several print ribbon kits that are available for use only in the SP75 and SP75 Plus card printer. These ribbons are not qualified for use in other SP series and SP Plus series card printers.

Q.Can the SP75 Plus card printer work with other Datacard→ print ribbons or laminates?

A.Ribbons and laminates qualified for use in earlier Datacard printers are not designed, qualified or recommended for use in the SP75 Plus card printer. Ribbons used with other Datacard printers do not contain the new core design and the RF tag that provides enhanced printer features such as Ribbon Saver and auto ribbon detect.

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Contents Page Table of Contents SP Plus Series Printer Overview Datacard SP75 Plus Printer IntroductionKEY SP75 Plus Printer Improvements KEY Selling Points Product Positioning Datacard PrintersProduct Positioning Datacard Printers SP75 Plus PrinterDistinctive Blue Core with Platinum Flecks Supplies OverviewYour best choice for supplies Ribbon Saver Automatic Ribbon IdentificationRibbon Low Warning and On-Line Supplies Ordering Color Ribbon KitsNEW Supply Yield SP25 SP35 SP55 SP75 PlusDatacard Duragard Virtual EDGE-TO-EDGE Laminates JVCSupply Item Yield SP25 SP35 SP55 SP75 Plus Greater Variety of Security and Durability SuppliesMonochrome Ribbon Kits Cleaning Supplies Supply Item SP25 SP35 SP55 SP75 PlusMarket Opportunities BID SpecificationsPrinter Standard Features Standard Specifications Page Agency Approvals − IATFrequently Asked Questions Is the SP75 Plus card printer field upgradeable?How many cards can the High Capacity Output Hopper hold? What driver does the SP75 Plus card printer use?What is the printer warranty? Is there a special cleaning card for the laminator?How does the card debower work and can it be adjusted? Is there a reject bin?Can you laminate twice on one-side of the card? Is the Hardware Lock Option field upgradeable?Is the second laminator option field upgradeable? What is the Ribbon Saver feature and how does it work? Can I use monochrome ribbons in an SP75 Plus card printer? Ordering and Pricing InformationMsrp US$ PrinterWords Important DatesProduct Spotlight Statements Competitive Analysis Competitive Analysis Datacard Evolis Fargo ZebraAdditional Information
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