What is a Ribbon Seek Error

What is a Ribbon Seek Error

This Error is triggered if the printer can’t find the correct ribbon panel in printing or booting up
-. Check the operating state of the Ribbon Motor
-. Check the operating state of the ribbon encoder sensor and gears
-. Check and clean the Color In/Out Sensor
-. Check the operating state of the color in/out Sensor

If you continue to receive a Ribbon Seek Error, please contact IDP Support. This is a known error and IDP has a fix
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