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P5000 CONSUMABLES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
“Why can't I run my existing ribbons on the P5220 & P5224?”
Although they may look similar, they are in fact quite different. The 2000 LPM printer achieves its high print
speed by virtue of having dual rows of hammers. It is almost like two line matrix printers stacked on top of
one another. This unique geometry, coupled with high speed printing, places very special demands on the
ribbon design. The Gold Series 2000 ribbon has been specially designed and patented to be optimised for
this unique configuration.
speed by virtue of having dual rows of hammers. It is almost like two line matrix printers stacked on top of
one another. This unique geometry, coupled with high speed printing, places very special demands on the
ribbon design. The Gold Series 2000 ribbon has been specially designed and patented to be optimised for
this unique configuration.
“To simplify things, could I switch the ribbons for all my printers to the Gold Series 2000?”
The simple answer is no. This ribbon is designed to deliver superior print quality on the high speed P5220
and P5224. This superior quality is the result of a unique ribbon design, which has been patented by
Printronix.
and P5224. This superior quality is the result of a unique ribbon design, which has been patented by
Printronix.
“Why are the spools different between the P5220/P5224 and my other printers?”
The P5220/P5224 hub is larger to prevent the loading of an incorrect ribbon. Superior print quality occurs
only with the patented Gold Series 2000 ribbon.
only with the patented Gold Series 2000 ribbon.
“Is there really that much variation and importance in ribbon design?”
Yes. Although the concept is very simple, the details of the design are very critical. If the ribbon is too thick,
it will produce a fuzzy image. If it is too thin, it won't supply enough ink. If the ink dries too fast, it won't
last once exposed to air. If it dries too slow, it will smear. If it is too moist, it will clog the print hammers.
If it does not have enough ink, it will run out too quickly. If the ink flows too easily, it may flow to the bottom
of the ribbon. If it flows too slowly, it might not support a high enough print speed. If the ink is not dark
enough, it will produce low contrast printing and poor bar codes. If it has too many or the wrong darkening
agents, it will damage the printer.
it will produce a fuzzy image. If it is too thin, it won't supply enough ink. If the ink dries too fast, it won't
last once exposed to air. If it dries too slow, it will smear. If it is too moist, it will clog the print hammers.
If it does not have enough ink, it will run out too quickly. If the ink flows too easily, it may flow to the bottom
of the ribbon. If it flows too slowly, it might not support a high enough print speed. If the ink is not dark
enough, it will produce low contrast printing and poor bar codes. If it has too many or the wrong darkening
agents, it will damage the printer.
Similarly, the design of the printer introduces a whole other set of variables that effect ribbon design. How
fast will the ribbon move past the hammers? How fast are the hammers striking? How close are they to each
other? How big are the tips? The list of questions and complex tradeoffs goes on and on, which is why it is so
valuable that Printronix engineers both the ribbon and the printer to work together. The performance yielded
from the Gold Series ribbons is a great testimony to what can be achieved with total design control.
fast will the ribbon move past the hammers? How fast are the hammers striking? How close are they to each
other? How big are the tips? The list of questions and complex tradeoffs goes on and on, which is why it is so
valuable that Printronix engineers both the ribbon and the printer to work together. The performance yielded
from the Gold Series ribbons is a great testimony to what can be achieved with total design control.
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