Setup guide

6–2 RibbonMinder
Overview
This chapter explains how RibbonMinder works and how to configure it
to meet your specific print job requirements. RibbonMinder is a
user–definable software feature that determines when a ribbon should be
changed. It monitors ink consumption and alerts you when the print
quality falls below a level that you designate. This is especially
important if you are printing bar codes to be scanned.
NOTE: RibbonMinder does not use any hardware within the printer to
detect print density problems.
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 operator panel. The following message is typical
for a new ribbon (100% full):
On–Line 100%
DP AT 10 CPI * 1
As printing continues, the percentage of usable ink in the ribbon
decreases (percentage rate ranges from 100% to –99%):
On–Line 74%
DP AT 10 CPI *
Ribbon ink being consumed
1
On–Line 8%
DP AT 10 CPI *
Ribbon life approaching end
1
When RibbonMinder detects 0% useable ink left on the ribbon, you can
set the printer to stop printing and to display a message indicating it is
time to change the ribbon:
Fault Condition
Change Ribbon