Integrated Print Management System - Printronix P7000 User Manual

Integrated Print Management System

Integrated Print Management System
The P7000 has a new feature that automatically monitors and
communicates ribbon life. Using a specially barcoded spool, the
printer can automatically detect when a new or used ribbon is
loaded, and all ribbon properties. With a sophisticated algorithm,
the system monitors all jobs printed and automatically updates the
remaining ribbon life on the front panel display. This allows the
system administrator to have precise control over print quality and
consumable costs. The accurate presentation of available ribbon
life allows for efficient planning of print jobs. For example, you can
install a new ribbon before printing large print jobs.
When the ribbon life gets near the end point, the printer displays a
ribbon low message and flashes the indicator light. Printing will
continue without interruption. Once the ribbon reaches 0%
remaining, the alarm sounds, the indicator light flashes, the display
updates, and printing pauses. If a new ribbon is loaded, the system
automatically detects the change, clears the condition, and restarts
the life at 100%. If it is not convenient to change the ribbon
immediately, cycle the printer on and offline and it will resume
printing for a few minutes. This should be enough to complete the
job. If not, repeat the same procedure indefinitely to extend printing
on the same ribbon.
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 the Printer
Control menu is available that allows the user to adjust the final
output. The range is as follows:
Normal (Default)
Darker +1 through +6
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.
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