Troubleshooting Guide 
 
 
SmartDate X40  BFSE Version 1.0 Feb 2011
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■ Diagnostic Information 
Overview 
The SmartDate X40 Controller diagnostics Page has a number of tools that are useful for 
monitoring the system whilst in producing.   
 
 
The Supplies Screen 
The supplies monitoring screen can be accessed from the home screen by pressing 
supplies, or from the diagnostics menu and provides the following information 
 
•  Ribbon Remaining 
o  This figure shows the % amount of 
ribbon left on the supply reel  
o  The value is updated approximately 
every 100 prints 
•  Remaining Prints 
o  This is the number of prints that can 
be completed using the remaining 
ribbon 
o  This figure assumes the current job, 
settings and rate of production are 
constant