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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:
RibbonMinder
READY
PAR./ASC
READY
PAR./ASC
READY
PAR./ASC
RIBBON OUT OF INK
CHANGE RIBBON
100%
Ribbon ink being consumed
74%
Ribbon life approaching end
8%
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