Ribbon Action - Printronix P5005B User Manual

Ribbon Action

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Disable. The factory default setting is the DISABLE mode on
the 500/1000/1500/2000s models. When DISABLE is selected,
the ribbon life display is removed from the control panel, but the
RibbonMinder continues to monitor ink consumption. No
indication (no flashing light, or warning beep) is given, and the
printer continues to accept new print jobs indefinitely.
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Display. The factory default setting on the 2400 model. When
DISPLAY is selected, the ribbon ink consumption will
continually display on the control panel, decrementing as ink is
consumed. When the ribbon life reaches 0%, the message
RIBBON INK OUT/CHANGE RIBBON displays on the control
panel, but the printer continues to accept new print jobs. No
other indication (no flashing light, or warning beep) is given.
The message will be cleared by replacing the ribbon when
NEW RIBBON DETECT is enabled, or by selecting NEW
RIBBON. The RibbonMinder counter display is then reset to
100%.
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Fault Immediate. When FAULT IMMED. mode is selected,
and the ribbon life reaches 0%, the message RIBBON INK
OUT/CHANGE RIBBON displays on the control panel, and the
printer stops and goes Off Line immediately. To complete the
job in progress, the user must press On Line. This allows the
printer to continue printing for approximately two minutes. After
two minutes, the printer goes Off Line again, the RIBBON INK
OUT/CHANGE RIBBON display re-appears, and the printer
status indicator flashes. This procedure can be repeated
indefinitely. The fault condition will be cleared by replacing the
ribbon when NEW RIBBON DETECT is enabled or by selecting
NEW RIBBON. The RibbonMinder counter display is then reset
to 100%.
RIBBONMINDER
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