DataSouth Documax A6300 Series, User Manual

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This feature provides the ability to control the usage level of the ribbon and helps prevent
inadvertent usage past its functional life. The printer displays a "Check" or "Replace"
message on the keypad at user designated limits. If the ribbon reaches the end of it's life,
the printer will stop printing and indicates the ribbon must be replaced.
By adjusting the check and replace limits, the operator can be prompted to replace the
ribbon at a usage level best suited for that specific application. This feature may also be
used for monitoring ribbon wear before starting a long unattended print job.
The Ribbon Life Monitor feature counts all dots printed on the ribbon regardless of print
mode (graphics, barcodes, NLQ ... ). The percent of total ribbon life is then calculated.
This percent usage may be checked by entering setup mode and selecting the "Ribbon
xx% Used" feature located in the M4 PRINTER CONTROL Group.
Each time the Top Access cover is opened and then closed, the printer will desplay the
following:
Press the Profile key if the ribbon was replaced. If not, press the Online key.
This feature may be adjusted like any other feature in the Setup mode. Normally the
Ribbon Usage feature is not adjusted in Setup mode unless a partially used ribbon is
installed. In this case the percent usage should be estimated and the features set
accordingly.
The user definable Check, Replace, and Ribbon Life features are found in the M10
SYSTEM CONTROL feature group. For more information on these features, refer to
Appendix
D System Administration.
E-1
E.1 Ribbon Monitor Operation
Check Ribbon
M4 PRINTER CTRL
Ribbon xx% Used
Ribbon Replaced?
Y=Profile, N=Onln