Display Messages138301 RIBBON INK LOWINSTALL NEW IBM RIBBONStatus message indicating theRibbonMinder feature is enabledand the ribbon ink level is 2%.Install a new IBM ribbon.302 EXCESSIVE RIBBON WEARINSTALL NEW IBM RIBBONStatus message that displayswhen ribbon reaches the end of itsservice life, whetherRibbonMinder is enabled or not.Install a new IBM ribbon.303 BARCODE NOT DETECTEDINSTALL NEW IBM RIBBONThe ribbon sensor does not detectthe presence of the ribbon spool,indicating a missing label or adamaged sensor. (This faultcondition is entered into theRibbon Log as “Ribbon NotRecognized.”)1. Verify that the bar code labels and ribbon sensor are present andundamaged. If the labels are missing, replace the ribbon. If thelabels are present and undamaged, clean the sensor lens with adamp cloth or swab.2. Press START and run the print job again. If the messagereappears, replace the ribbon.3. Press START and run the print job again. If the messageappears, replace the RibbonMinder sensor.304 BARCODE DAMAGEDREVERSE RIBBON SPOOLSThe sensor detects a bar code,but it is not fully decoded. Thisfault condition is entered into theError Log (not the Ribbon Log).1. If the bar code label appears damaged, reverse the ribbon spoolson the ribbon hubs. If the bar code label appears undamaged,clean the sensor lens with a damp cloth or swab.2. Make sure the forms thickness lever is not too tight, which canrestrict ribbon motion. Loosen it if necessary.3. Press START and run the print job again. If the messagereappears, replace the ribbon.4. Press START and run the print job again. If the messageappears, replace the RibbonMinder sensor.305 OLD RIBBON DETECTEDINSTALL NEW IBM RIBBONThe sensor detects a ribbon thatwas previously declared to be atthe end of its service life(message 146 or 302).Install a new IBM ribbon.Table 3. Message ListOperator Panel Message Explanation Corrective Action
