Multiple Jobs On The Same Ribbon - Printronix P6000L User's Reference Manual

Multiple Jobs on the Same Ribbon

The RibbonMinder function may be used to run more than one job on the same ribbon. To do
this, the JOB RATE of each job must be known before printing. To use the function with more
than one job and more than one JOB RATE, follow the procedures for initially setting up the
RibbonMinder function. At the completion of each job, change the JOB RATE before starting
the new job.
To use the RibbonMinder function with more than one job:
1. Unlock Printer Configuration
If the printer configuration is currently locked, place the printer OFFLINE. Unlock the
printer configuration by pressing CONFIG MENU and RUN/STOP simultaneously until
the message CONFIGURATION UNLOCKED appears briefly in the display window.
2. Enter SET JOB RATE mode
Use CONFIG MENU and CONFIG VALUE to enter the SET JOB RATE.The CUR
RENT VALUE at this point corresponds to the previous job.
3. Change to New Rate
Set the NEW RATE value to equal the rate of the next job. The CONFIG VALUE switch
will increase the value of the NEW RATE. Pressing CONFIG MENU and CONFIG
VALUE simultaneously will decrease the value of the NEW RATE
4. Select the NEW RATE value
Press RUN/STOP to enter this new value. The JOB RATE can also be sent from a host
computer.
5. Optionally Relock the Printer Configuration
In order to prevent unauthorized changes to the RibbonMinder JOB RATE, relock the
PRINTER CONFIGURATION. To lock the printer configuration, go to OFFLINE and
press CONFIG MENU and RUN/STOP simultaneously until a message indicates that it
has been locked.
RibbonMinder
CONFIGURATION
UNLOCKED
CURRENT 375
NEW RATE 375*
CURRENT 375
NEW RATE 280
CURRENT 280
NEW RATE 280*
Message appears briefly
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