Conditions That Trigger Ribbon Near End

The near end of the ribbon is indicated by the warning lamp and on the display.

Display		Warning lamp (initial value)
Status bar	Error screen	Two level buzzer	Three level buzzer
	-	Flashes green*	Flashes yellow*

* You can change the color and lighting pattern of the warning lamp from the [Applications] > [Applicator] > [Warning Lamp] > [Warning] menu.

• The ribbon end error appears and the warning lamp operates only if you have selected [Enabled] in the [Printing] > [Ribbon Near End] menu. • The timing for when a ribbon near end occurs can be set in the [Printing] > [Advanced] > [Ribbon Near End Level] menu.

Ribbon near end, which indicates that there is very little ribbon left, is detected by the ribbon sensor in the ribbon supply spindle. A ribbon near end occurs when the amount of ribbon remaining, based on the rotational speed of the ribbon on the supply side, is as follows.

Ribbon near end level: Short

About 5 to 15 m (16.40 to 49.21 feet)

Ribbon near end level: Standard

About 15 to 25 m (49.21 to 82.02 feet)

Ribbon near end level: Long

About 25 to 30 m (82.02 to 98.43 feet)

• The ribbon near end detection is only for reference. The timing of ribbon near end varies depending on the ribbon thickness and the reading status of the ribbon sensor.

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Related Topics

Status Icon

[Ribbon Near End]

[Ribbon Near End Level]

[Warning Lamp]