SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
EPT019297 Issue 1 November 2016 2-17
QMM (Quality Management Module) Status Lights
Ax-Series printers contain a QMM (Quality Management Module) to read and write data to RFID
(Radio Frequency IDentification) tags on the make-up cartridge, ink cartridge and ITM. This
enables the printer to alert the user when the ITM, ink or make-up cartridge need to be replaced
to maintain reliable and efficient printer operation. The printer will also display an alert if the wrong
ink or make-up or ITM type is inserted.
In addition, there are 3 status lights on the QMM inside the printer cabinet. The colour of each
light indicates whether the RFID tags on the consumables have been correctly read and identified.
The QMM status lights are shown below.
RFID Light Colour Explanation
Red The RFID tag has been read and a fault has been detected.
Information about the fault will be displayed on the QuickStep
status tab on the TouchPanel.
Amber The RFID tag has not been read, either because an RFID tag is not
present or the RFID tag is faulty.
Flashing Amber The QMM is in the process of reading the RFID tag.
Green The RFID tag has been correctly read and identified.
Quality Management Module Status Lights
Ink Cartridge
ITM
Make-up
Cartridge