User`s manual

Appendix D
Print Odometer
The 2746e printer includes a print odometer to
assist with printer maintenance and scheduling.
The print head, as a consumable item, wears
out and may need periodic replacement to
maintain print quality. The printer also needs
regular cleaning and print head conditioning to
maximize the service life of the printer and it’s
print head, see Appendix B, Printer Mainte-
nance for more details. The print odometer can
assist with printer maintenance and scheduling.
The printer has the ability to report serial num-
ber, distance printed by the print head and total
distance printed by the printer.
The Real Time Clock (RTC) option adds the
ability to record the date with the print odome
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ter data.
The printer has the ability to report when the
properly maintained print head has reached the
end its usable life cycle. By default, this feature is
disabled and must be activated with EPL2 pro
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gramming commands. The end of print head
life message can also be customized to add ser
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vice contact information.
Print Odometer
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