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6400 Line Matrix Printers Setup Guide, Cabinet and Pedestal Models
Overview
RibbonMinder is a user definable software feature that determines when a
ribbon should be changed. It does this by monitoring ink consumption and
alerts you when the print quality may fall below a level that you designate.
This is especially important if you are printing bar codes to be scanned. This
chapter explains how RibbonMinder works and how to configure it to meet
your specific print job requirements.
Like the fuel gauge in your car, RibbonMinder indicates how much
usable ink remains in the ribbon. The ‘‘gauge” for RibbonMinder is the
message display on the control panel. The following message is typical
for a new ribbon (100% full):
READY 100%
As printing continues, the percentage of usable ink in the ribbon
decreases (percentage ranges from 100% through –99%):
READY
74%
Ribbon
ink being consumed
READY
8%
Ribbon life approaching end
When 0% usable ink appears, the printer is typically configured to stop
printing and display the following message:
RIBBON OUT
OF INK
CHANGE RIBBON
Continue with the next sections for configuring RibbonMinder options.
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