Chapter 7 Using the RibbonMinder

Running a Job

Once you have set up options for RibbonMinder, it works without attention. When you begin printing with RibbonMinder enabled, the message display shows a ribbon life value of 100%. The ribbon life decreases as the ink is consumed.

New Ribbon

The New Ribbon option allows you to reset the ribbon life when you replace a worn ribbon. It may be necessary to replace ribbons before the ink has been depleted (e.g. when the ribbon has been snagged, folded, or otherwise damaged).

Table 21. New Ribbon Procedure

Step

Key

Result

Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Replace ribbon. See your Operator’s Guide.

 

2.

Perform steps 2 through

 

 

RIBBONMINDER

 

 

5 from Table 20.

 

 

New Ribbon XXX%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.ENTER

RIBBONMINDER New Ribbon 100%

Resets ribbon life to 100%.

4.CLEAR

OFFLINE

CONFIG. CONTROL

5.

+

ENTER SWITCH LOCKED

OFFLINE

CONFIG. CONTROL

If the new ribbon is a different size, see Table 23. Otherwise, press UP and DOWN to lock the ENTER key.

6.

ON LINE

 

 

ONLINE 100% <printer emulation>

The printer is ready for normal operation.

7.Close the printer cover. You can resume printing.

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Compaq P5000 Series setup guide Running a Job, New Ribbon Procedure Step Key Result