Application Hints - Printronix P6000L User's Reference Manual

Application Hints

D Parameters cannot be changed from the control panel while the printer configuration is
locked. The CONFIGURATION LOCKED message will appear briefly if you attempt to
change a parameter that is locked.
D JOB RATES do not change when the ribbon size changes.
D JOB RATES can be changed at any time without causing unacceptable printing quality.
D To decrease a value in the menu, press CONFIG MENU and CONFIG VALUE simulta
neously.
D Changing the RIBBON SIZE, by entering a new value and pressing RUN/STOP, will al
ways reset the ribbon life value to 100%.
D JOB RATES must always be determined prior to running a job.
D To clear a CHANGE RIBBON message, you must either change the ribbon and press
CLEAR FAULT or DISABLE the function. The CHANGE RIBBON message will reap
pear once the function is enabled again if the ribbon is worn.
D To return to the OFFLINE/READY prompt, press CLEAR FAULT until the prompt ap
pears in the display window.
D Change the parameters in accordance with each new job.
D Record the JOB RATE determined while analyzing a job. This value is necessary each
time the RibbonMinder function is used on a job and may be sent from a host interface as
well.
D When analyzing a job, a new ribbon must be installed.
D When changing the ribbon size, a new ribbon must be installed.
D While the RibbonMinder is disabled, the ribbon life value will not be displayed in the ON
LINE or OFFLINE states, or in any configuration menu.
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