InfoPrint 6500 DBCS, User Manual

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RibbonMinder
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Output Darkness
By default the system is configured to meet most user requirements.
However, some applications require that the output remains darker than the
nominal set point while some applications are less critical and could tolerate a
lighter final image. The system can easily adjust to this variability. A setting
under Printer Control, Ribbon End Point is available that allows the user to
adjust the final output. The range is as follows:
Lighter -7 (Default)
1 t6
Normal
Lighter -1 through -10
The ribbon life indicator always cycles between 100% and 0%, but if a darker
setting is selected, zero will be reached more quickly. If a lighter setting is
selected, the system will extend the amount of printing it takes to reach zero.
Ribbon Flipping
In some cases, the application’s print pattern is narrow enough where only
half of the ribbon is used when printing. In these cases, you can flip the ribbon
and use the other half. The RibbonMinder detects the flip and resets the
ribbon life to 100%.
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the print pattern is sufficiently
narrow to support flipping. If not, the ribbon life may falsely indicate
100% for the flipped ribbon.
Loading a Used Ribbon
You can take ribbons off the printer and reload it at a later time. The ribbon life
gauge automatically updates to reflect the correct remaining capacity.
NOTE: The ribbon must be reloaded back onto the same printer, and in the
same orientation as it was removed. If the used ribbon is loaded onto
a different printer, or if it is flipped over, it will incorrectly indicate the
ribbon as new.
Ribbon Log
The RibbonMinder tracks all used ribbons. This data allows you to monitor
how many ribbons and ribbon types have been used on the printer. This data
is contained in the ribbon log. To print the ribbon log, see page 110.