Datamax TV Mount VMP-2000 User Manual

The VMP ribbon is designed to provide hundreds of pages of use. However, the ribbon is a 

consumable item and should be replaced often. 

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If the printer begins jamming consistently, replace the ribbon.

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If the printing becomes light in color on the top copy, replace the ribbon.

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If the smear guard is damaged or lost, replace the ribbon.

Although the printer is rated to print at low temperatures, ribbons are susceptible to cold 

temperature. The ink in the ribbon will begin to crystallize if the temperature is below 32°F or 

0°C, causing the first copy to have light print. To prevent this, the printer will automatically 

enter into a low temperature printing mode when below this temperature. This mode reduces 

the print speed to compensate for the temperature and the ribbon crystallization. The printer 

will automatically exit the low temperature printing mode when the temperature is above 

41°F or 5°C.