The RibbonMinder feature detects when no usable ink remains. The message display will indiF cate 0% and the printer will alert you. At this point, the printer is typically configured to stop printing, declare a RIBBON FAULT, and display a CHANGE RIBBON message.
FAULT CONDITION CHANGE RIBBON
CHANGE RIBBON message at 0%
Finally, the RibbonMinder also allows you to set a new JOB RATE value for the next job. This value is based on the type of job to be run by the printer. The RibbonMinder also provides an ANALYZE JOB mode to easily calibrate the RibbonMinder for each job that the printer will run, in order to determine the value of the JOB RATE.
CURRENT | 350 |
NEW RATE | 450 |
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ON LINE | 425A |
DP AT 10 CPI |
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SET JOB RATE menu
ANALYZE JOB RATE display
NOTE: All RibbonMinder parameters (Job Rate, Ribbon Size, When Worn Action, En/ able/Disable) are automatically saved in NOVRAM when selected.
Analyzing a Job
Every job needs to be analyzed to determine its JOB RATE, and the JOB RATE must be set for the RibbonMinder to work correctly. The JOB RATE describes the rate at which a job wears out the ribbon. JOB RATE values can range from 0 (no wear) to 1000 (the highest possible rate of ink consumption).
It is only necessary to analyze a JOB RATE for a particular job once, provided the JOB RATE is recorded for future use. For example, if you know that the same job will be run more than once, analyze the job once and record the JOB RATE for the next time that job is run. A new ribbon must be used when analyzing a job. The printer status lamps will flash until a new ribbon is inF stalled.
1.Unlock the Control Panel
Place the printer OFFLINE. Unlock the printer configuration by simultaneously pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN until the message ENTER SWITCH NOT LOCKED appears briefly in the message display.
ENTER SWITCH
NOT LOCKED
2.Enable the RibbonMinder Monitor Feature
From the OFFLINE READY display, press MENU DOWN until the RIBBON LIFE menu options are displayed. Press NEXT or PREV repeatedly until ENABLE/DISABLE
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