Changing Supplies; Supply Storage And Handling - Brady POWERMark User Manual

Changing supplies

Whenever you install new tape or ribbon supplies, the system checks the supply's width,
type and color. The following messages may display.
• Unknown supply type—Displays if you turn the system on without installing ribbon or tape.
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Selecting ribbon type
message also displays if an error occurred in reading the supply memory cell.
• X.XX inch ribbon needed—Displays if the widths of the installed ribbon and tape are
incompatible (for example, a 6.25" ribbon is installed with a 10" tape). A similar message
appears during printing if you install the incorrect ribbon width.
• Unknown Ribbon/Tape Colors—Displays if the ribbon or tape color does not match any of the
standard system colors. This may occur if new supply colors are introduced after the system is
manufactured.
In the window that displays, you can type your own custom tape or custom ribbon color
name. This color name will then automatically be used each time you install this tape or
ribbon color. You can later use the Setup key to change the tape and ribbon colors you
entered, as described in "Setting system defaults" on page 1-page 1-26.

Supply storage and handling

When handling supplies, avoid touching the tape and ribbon as much as possible. Store
supplies in their original cartons in a cool, dry place. If you don't store supplies in the
cartons, stand them on end with the flag end up. For further information, refer to
Chapter 7: Maintaining the system.
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on page 4-5 for information on responding to the message. This
Working with supplies