Overview - IBM 6400 Setup Manual

Overview

RibbonMinder is a user definable software feature that determines when a
ribbon should be changed. It does this by monitoring ink consumption and
alerts you when the print quality may fall below a level that you designate.
This is especially important if you are printing bar codes to be scanned. This
chapter explains how RibbonMinder works and how to configure it to meet
your specific print job requirements.
Like the fuel gauge in your car, RibbonMinder indicates how much
usable ink remains in the ribbon. The ''gauge" for RibbonMinder is the
message display on the control panel. The following message is typical
for a new ribbon (100% full):
As printing continues, the percentage of usable ink in the ribbon
decreases (percentage ranges from 100% through –99%):
When 0% usable ink appears, the printer is typically configured to stop
printing and display the following message:
Continue with the next sections for configuring RibbonMinder options.
7–2 6400 Line Matrix Printers Setup Guide, Cabinet and Pedestal Models
READY 100%
READY 74%
READY 8%
RIBBON OUT OF INK
CHANGE RIBBON
Ribbon ink being consumed
Ribbon life approaching end