IBM 6500-V1P Maintenance Manual - Page 235

The Ribbon Log The Ribbon Log The printer identifies each ribbon by maker, type, and a unique identification code. RibbonMinder recognizes the currently installed ribbon and previously used (but not depleted) ribbons, and resumes tracking the life of the ribbon from the value it had when it was removed from the printer. The printer keeps a log of the depleted ribbons, identifying them if they are again installed on the printer. This information is not printed in detail, but a summary by type of all ribbons ever installed on a particular printer is printed in the log for review. The log also captures any attempts to run Unknown1 or Unknown2 ribbons. This information is recorded in the log as "Ribbon Not Recognized." The Ribbon Log is a permanent record; it cannot be cleared. The location and format of the Ribbon Log is shown below. NOT READY OPERATOR PRINT TESTS Printer Demonstration * Print Error Log Print Ribbon Log Ripple Print All E's All H's All E's + FF Underlines Adapter Test Page1 Ethernet Test Page1 Clear Error Log 1 Appears only if ethernet NIC is installed Ribbon Log Installed Ribbon = IBM, Ribbon Name, 55%, Normal Ribbon History = IBM, Ribbon Name = 45 IBM, Ribbon Name2 = 33 IBM, Undefined = 2 Ribbon Not Recognized = 3 235