Running A Job; New Ribbon - Printronix P5000 Series Setup Manual

Chapter 7
Using the RibbonMinder

Running a Job

Once you have set up options for RibbonMinder, it works without attention.
When you begin printing with RibbonMinder enabled, the message display
shows a ribbon life value of 100%. The ribbon life decreases as the ink is
consumed.

New Ribbon

The New Ribbon option allows you to reset the ribbon life when you replace a
worn ribbon. It may be necessary to replace ribbons before the ink has been
depleted (e.g. when the ribbon has been snagged, folded, or otherwise
damaged).
Step Key
1. Replace ribbon. See your Operator's Guide.
2. Perform steps 2 through
5 from Table 20.
3.
ENTER
4.
CLEAR
5.
+
6.
ON LINE
7. Close the printer cover. You can resume printing.
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Table 21. New Ribbon Procedure
Result
RIBBONMINDER
New Ribbon XXX%
RIBBONMINDER
New Ribbon 100%
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
ONLINE 100%
<printer emulation>
Notes
Resets ribbon life to 100%.
If the new ribbon is a different
size, see Table 23. Otherwise,
press UP and DOWN to lock the
ENTER key.
The printer is ready for normal
operation.