Datamax VMP-2000 manual Ribbon Information, Temperature

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Ribbon Information

Ribbon Information

The VMP ribbon is designed to provide hundreds of pages of use. However, the ribbon is a consumable item and should be replaced often.

If the printer begins jamming consistently, replace the ribbon.

If the printing becomes light in color on the top copy, replace the ribbon.

If the smear guard is damaged or lost, replace the ribbon.

Smear guard

VMP ribbon

Temperature

Although the printer is rated to print at low temperatures, ribbons are susceptible to cold temperature. The ink in the ribbon will begin to crystallize if the temperature is below 32°F or 0°C, causing the first copy to have light print. To prevent this, the printer will automatically enter into a low temperature printing mode when below this temperature. This mode reduces the print speed to compensate for the temperature and the ribbon crystallization. The printer will automatically exit the low temperature printing mode when the temperature is above 41°F or 5°C.

Datamax-O’Neil VMP-2000 Installation Guide

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Contents VMP-2000 Table of Contents Safety Guidelines For Vehicle Installations and UseGeneral Operation and Handling Guidelines Liability StatementCopyright Care and PreventionMounting Options Integrated Dash MountHorizontal Mount Wall MountMounting Guidelines Other Mounting Requirements Mounting Guidelines Input Power and Connection Requirements Volt DC Jack Cable white Power appliedFuse Box Power Cable Printer Input Power and Connection RequirementsAlternate Cabling Existing Power Harness Installation Power Extension Cable RequirementsCigarette Lighter Adapter Mating Connector VMP ConnectorData Connection Guidelines Power SupplyRequirements Temperature Ribbon InformationPrint Head Centering Printer SettingsSkip Over Perforation Media Specifications Continuous Form SpecificationsPaper Guidelines Fastening Multi-Part FormsForm Specifications Paper Size and Print AreaRadio/Bluetooth Guidelines