InfoPrint 6500-v05, User Manual

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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 “Print Ribbon Log” on
page 189.
Consumable Monitoring With The Printer Management Utility
The RibbonMinder works with the Printer Management Utility (PMU). The PMU
allows a system administrator to remotely view the current consumable status of
all printers. The PMU can be configured to deliver alerts on all consumable
warnings. When a ribbon reaches the low state, the PMU notifies the system
administrator remotely via an automated e-mail alert of the low condition. This
allows corrective action to be taken before the ribbon reaches its end of life. If the
ribbon is not changed, an alert will again be initiated once the ribbon reaches the
0% end point. Refer to your
Printer Management Utility User's Manual for details.
Standard Capabilities
The InfoPrint 6500 printer family has the following general characteristics:
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A broad range of print speeds in both cabinet and pedestal models
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Support of similar features across the entire product line to allow maximum
flexibility in matching the printer to the requirements
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Energy Star compliant
The following sections summarize the standard capabilities of the InfoPrint 6500
printers.
Host Computer Interfaces
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RS 232 Serial
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RS 422 Serial
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PC Parallel
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Dataproducts Parallel
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Ethernet Interface
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IEEE 1284
Coax/Twinax features are available with this printer:
v Coax/Twinax
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