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P9212, Setup Manual

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RibbonMinder
Setting the Job Rate
The Job Rate parameter describes the rate at which a particular print job
wears out the ribbon. Values can range from 0 (no wear) to 1000 (the
highest possible rate of ink usage). The job rate must be set in order for
the RibbonMinder to work correctly.
When setting the job rate, remember:
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Job rates must always be determined prior to running a job.
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Job rates do not change when the ribbon size changes. (The Ribbon Size
parameter must be reset when the size of the ribbon changes.)
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Job rates can be changed without affecting print quality.
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Job rates can be set either from the printer’s control panel or by sending a
control code sequence from the host computer to the printer. (Refer to
page 6–21.)
NOTE: You may set the job rate without using analyze mode. For example,
you may set the job rate to 500 and visually check print quality. If
print quality is still good when the ribbon life is at 0%, set the job
rate to a lower rate (e.g., 300) for the next ribbon. However, if print
quality begins to decrease before reaching 0%, set the job rate to a
higher rate (e.g., 700) for the next ribbon.