Application Guide

Passion – Results – Integrity
P8000 - P7000 & OPENPRINT CARTRIDGE CONSUMABLES –
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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 “What is the main benefit to using genuine Printronix cartridge consumables?”
The embedded microchip provides you precise, integrated control over ribbon life, print quality and most
importantly, operating costs. Productivity is improved by preventing interruptions during longer print runs.
 “Can I view the ribbon cartridge life indication remotely?”
Yes. PrintNet Enterprise enables the user to view ribbon life anywhere remotely via a simple web browser. Even
better, PrintNet Enterprise can be set to issue your web enabled portable device an e-mail once the ribbon life is low
and again when it is out.
 “Can I track ribbon usage on the P8000 - P7000 & OpenPrint cartridge?”
Yes. The printer keeps track of the quantity and types of all cartridge ribbons used on the machine. This log can be
checked at any time, and viewed remotely via PrintNet Enterprise, to determine how fast and how many ribbons
your operation is consuming.
 “Does the P8000-P7000 cartridge ribbon work with the Integrated Print Management System?”
Yes. The system provides the customer with control over ribbon life and print quality. The system default is set for
high print quality. It recognizes when a new ribbon has been installed, tracks ribbon usage and alerts when the
ribbon needs to be replaced. Users can set the ending darkness to meet quality needs or extended life.
 “What if I run all kinds of different jobs, will the cartridge ribbon life indication remain accurate?”
Yes. The system uses a sophisticated algorithm that tracks usage in all the various sections of the ribbon
automatically. As print patterns shift, it will use different parts of the ribbon, but this is all tracked and properly
accounted for. The net indication then is the life remaining in whatever is the most depleted section of the ribbon.
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