Dover Markem-Imaje SmartDate X60 - Radial Ribbon Save Mode

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 Radial Ribbon Save Mode
In this mode, the ribbon is advanced only after the whole of the printable area of the
ribbon has been used. For example, if the ribbon being used is 55 mm wide and each
print is 10mm wide, SmartDate X60 can effectively print five times before advancing the
ribbon. The position of each print however will be different on the Substrate.
Two methods are available, one for example would print five times then move the image
back to the first position, but with the ribbon advanced. (Similar to an old typewriter) The
other would reverse the order of prints after advancing the ribbon and snake from side
to side on the ribbon.
Dependent on the image size, up to eight prints can be performed across the ribbon
width before the ribbon is advanced.
This mode is useful if Lot codes or Best Before End Dates are being printed and the
final position of the text on the Substrate is not an issue. Using a larger ribbon than
normally required will save downtime.
To access the Radial Ribbon Save setup menu, see printer Configuration - Print
Features - Ribbon Save.
METHOD 1
Print 1 Print 2 Print 3 Print 4 Print 5
Print
Direction
Image
direction
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20/05/03 20/05/03
Print 6 Print 7
METHOD 2
Print 1
Print 2
Print 3
Print 4 Print 5
Print
Direction
Image
direction
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20/05/03 20/05/03
Print 7 Print 6
Operation
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