Intermec PM4I, User Manual

Page: 79 / 186

Chapter 6 — Setting Up the Printer
EasyCoder PM4i Printer User’s Guide (Fingerprint Version) 63
The Ribbon Sensor parameter is read-only. When performing a
Testfeed or when pressing the
Enter key when the Ribbon Sensor
menu is displayed, the printer will feed out some media and
autoadjust the sensor. The resulting setting is displayed in the
menu.
The Low Diameter parameter specifies the diameter of the
ribbon supply roll, where SYSVAR(26) switches from 0 to 1.
SYSVAR(26) = 0 means that there is still a sufficient supply of
ribbon, whereas SYSVAR(26) = 1 means that it is time to
consider replacing the ribbon supply. The diameter is expressed
in millimeters (1 mm = 0.04 in.) and an accuracy of ±3 mm can
be expected. Note that this setting has little effect unless
SYSVAR(26) is read by a Fingerprint program. However, Error
1083 “Ribbon Low” is reported at every tenth printing
operation. By default, the low diameter is 0, that is, the ribbon
low function is disabled.
General Paper Type Settings Guide (Thermal Transfer)
Type
Ribbon
Constant Ribbon
Factor Max Print
8 dots/mm Speed
11.81 dots/mm
Wax (Europe) 80 25 150 125
Wax (U.S.A) 65 25 150 125
Wax/Resin
(Europe) 90 25 150-200 125-150
Wax/Resin
(U.S.A.) 75 25 150-200 125-150
Resin
(Europe) 100 30 200 150
Resin
(U.S.A.) 90 30 200 150