AMT Datasouth Performax User Manual

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This message indicates that the ribbon cartridge is approaching the life limit and should be checked
for wear. The user should install a new ribbon, if it needs to be replaced. This message will appear
from the keypad display whenever the user takes the printer off line. It will then be displayed only
at power up.

Replace Ribbon

If the current ribbon cartridge is left in the printer after the “Check Ribbon” message, printing will
continue until the ribbon usage exceeds the “Replace Ribbon” value. At this point, the printer will
continue printing and will flash the following message on the keypad display:

< Replace Ribbon >

Ribbon xx% Used

This message indicates that it is now time to replace the ribbon cartridge. It will remain in the
keypad display in place of the “On Line” display text.

If the current ribbon cartridge is left in the system, printing will continue until the ribbon cartridge
usage value reaches 100%. At this point the printing will stop, the error LED will blink, and the
following message will be displayed on the keypad display:

< Ribbon Life End >

1. Open Cover

This message indicates that the end of the ribbon life has been reached. No further printing will take
place until the ribbon cartridge is changed and the ribbon life monitor feature is reset, or the ribbon
usage value is changed to a value less than 100%.

There are two methods to change the value of the Ribbon Life Monitor Feature:

Replace the ribbon by using the following procedure:

Open rear access cover to replace the ribbon cartridge. At this point the message on the
keypad display will change to:

2. Replace Ribbon
3. Close Cover

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When the rear access cover is closed the keypad display will change to: