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Oce Arizona 200 GT User Manual
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O océ arizona 200/250/350 gt user manual version 2.8 océ user manual.
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Océ-technologies b.V. © 2008 océ all rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, adapted, or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from océ. Océ makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifi- cally disclaims an...
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Contents chapter 1 introduction................................................................................................................. 7 preface................................................................................................................. 8 product compliance...............
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Underlay board to reduce artifacts............................................................... 99 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option................................................................ 101 roll media option hardware.............................................................
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Printer maintenance............................................................................................... 211 maintenance guidelines................................................................................ 212 maintenance procedures.......................................................
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6 contents.
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Chapter 1 introduction o.
Page 8: Preface
Preface introduction this manual introduces you to the océ arizona® 200 gt, the océ arizona® 250 gt, and the océ arizona® 350 gt inkjet printers. These printers are almost identical with one exception: the 200 gt has four sets of printheads; the 250 gt has eight sets, and the 350 gt has ten sets (wi...
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Océ dgs on the internet for further information on documentation and support for your océ arizona 200/250/350 gt or for information on other océ display graphics systems products, please visit our web site: http://www.Dgs.Oce.Com to provide feedback and report errors in this document: dgstechnical.W...
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Customer service if your printer malfunctions and you are unable to resolve the problem, field service technicians can be dispatched to your site to conduct repairs. Service visits are paid for by the customer, either under a maintenance agreement, by purchase order or prepayment. Time and material ...
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Thickness. The printer holds substrates stationary while the print head assembly moves across to create the print, eliminating image skew problems often associated with rigid stock feed systems. Chapter 1 - introduction 11 preface.
Page 12: Product Compliance
Product compliance introduction this section details the compliance and agency standards that the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt conforms to. It also provides manufacturing and contact information. Electromagnetic compliance (emc) fcc statement for class a device: this equipment generates, uses and radi...
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Agency compliance and standards the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt complies to the following agencies and standards: note: third party confirmation of all declared will be obtained. Safety berufsgenossenschaft gs mark and bg-prufzert - mechanical and electrical safety printing equipment: en1010 machiner...
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Manufacturer: océ display graphics systems (odgs) 13231 delf place - building #501 richmond, british columbia canada v6v 2c3 http://www.Dgs.Oce.Com/ telephone (604) 273-7730 - fax (604) 273-2775 representatives marketing the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt in europe: océ technologies b.V. St. Urbanusweg ...
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Poly- brominat- ed dipenylether (pbde) polybro- miated biphenyls (pbb) hexava- lent (crvi) cadmi- um (cd) mercury (hg) lead (pb) part name 0 0 0 0 0 x linear encoder read- heads 0 0 0 0 0 x print- heads chapter 1 - introduction 15 product compliance.
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Chapter 1 - introduction 16 product compliance.
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Chapter 2 product overview o.
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Océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer specifications introduction the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt is a 4 color (cmyk, except the 350 gt, which has also a white ink option) uv flatbed inkjet printer capable of producing large format images on various rigid and flexible media. The printer consists of a la...
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Specifications # specification feature piezoelectric inkjet using océ variadot™ technology: the arizona 350 gt has two variable dot printheads per color, 10 in total (with the white ink option); the arizona 250 gt has two variable dot printheads per color, 8 in total; the arizona 200 gt has one vari...
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Specification feature lcd flat-panel monitor and mouse on a user-positioned podium. User interface uv curing lamp curing system 473 kg. (1043 lbs.) weight table: 2.65m (8.7 ft.) 2.00m (6.5 ft.) gantry: 4.0m (13.4 ft.) x .45 m (x 1.5 ft.) dimensions 208 through 240vac ±10% 60hz single phase 200 throu...
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Océ variadot™ for improved image quality océ variadot imaging technology can be compared to painting a room in your house. You use a large brush size for quick coverage over large areas and a much smaller, finer brush for detailed areas. Trying to paint a large wall with a tiny brush would result in...
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Chapter 2 - product overview 22 océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer specifications.
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Chapter 3 safety information o.
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Safety guidelines for ink materials introduction this section outlines the safety concerns involved with the handling and use of the uv ink and flush for the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer. Read all of the material in this section and also review the material safety data sheet (msds) documents b...
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Immediate (acute) health effects by route of exposure # effect: exposure by: can cause severe respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache and possible unconsciousness. Inhalation: can cause severe irritation, defatting, and dermatitis. Irritation effects may last for hours...
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Remedy exposure by: severely irritating. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. Drink 2 glasses of water or milk to dilute. Ingestion accidental release measures - dealing with spilled ink # exposure to the spilled material may be severely irritating or toxic. Follow personal pr...
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Strategy area wear safety glasses with side shields when handling this product. Wear additional eye protection such as chemical splash goggles and/or face shield when the possibility exists for eye contact with splashing or spraying liquid, or airborne material. Do not wear contact lenses. Have an e...
Page 28: Uv Curing System Safety
Uv curing system safety introduction the uv curing system on the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt generates hazardous levels of thermal, electrical and uv energies. The océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer uses uv-curable ink that needs a high energy level of uv light to cure. The system is made up of two m...
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Caution: ultraviolet light radiation hazards emission: effective uv-irradiance emission category of arizona 250 gt according to 7.1 of en12198-1:2000 ( category 2 ) - special restrictions and protective measures are essential - these include the use of eye and dermal (skin) protection. Industrial pr...
Page 30: Interlock Safety System
Interlock safety system introduction the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer has an integrated safety interlock system that stops all machine motion when a situation that might compromise operator safety occurs. The printer has three emergency-stop buttons: one on each end of the gantry, and one on t...
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Safety guard interlock function: the safety guard is an aluminum fence around the perimeter of the carriage. Motion motors disabled when it is not properly seated include the gantry drive and carriage drive. Also uv lamps switch off (not uv cooling fans), and z-axis drive initializes (carriage drive...
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Océ arizona 200/250/350 gt safety labels introduction the safety labels are placed at strategic locations on the printer to warn the operator of possible dangers and hazards. It is important to be aware of the meaning of these labels to ensure safe operation of the printer. Caution: read and underst...
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Label description warning: electric shock hazard located on the door to the electronics enclosure, the uv lamp power supply cover, the carriage cover, and the vacuum pump enclosure. This area can only be accessed by a trained service technician. General warning located on the ac enclosure cover. Thi...
Page 34: Safety Awareness
Safety awareness introduction this section contains two sets of principles that must be followed to assure maximum safety when operating the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer. The first set uses negative examples to show you residual risks to avoid in order to prevent injury to the operator. The se...
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Avoid these situations for your personal safety do not push or force the carriage to move manually if it is al- ready in motion. If you do move the car- riage, a motion error message will display and you will have to use the mouse to click reset on the user inter- face lcd display. [12] avoid carria...
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Avoid these situations for your personal safety when the mainte- nance station is open to clean heads, do not touch the uv lamp assembly as it can be hot. Also be aware that the carriage will move up or down when the raise car- riage switch is pushed. [14] hot uv lamps avoid placing fingers, hands o...
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Avoid these situations for your personal safety avoid looking at the uv lamps, especially if you are seated at the same level as the car- riage. Also do not touch the uv lamp assembly or the surrounding guard as they will be hot and may result in burns of the skin. [16] uv lamp hazard residual safet...
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [18] table/gantry pinch hazard a high risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the table and the gantry. [19] table/carriage pinch hazard a high risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the table and the carriage. Chapter 3 - safety information 38 safety awareness.
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [20] gantry/carriage crush hazard a high risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry when the z-axis is moving (carriage moves up or down). Chapter 3 - safety information 39 safety awareness.
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [21] gantry/table pinch harard a medium risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the gantry and the table frame. [22] gantry/table frame crush hazard a medium risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the gantry and the table frame stop on the underside of the tabl...
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [23] carriage/gantry frame shear hazard shearing hazard a high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame from the bottom. [24] hazard a high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame from the bottom. Chapter 3 - sa...
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [25] hazard a high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame. [26] igus impact hazard entanglement hazard a medium risk of fin- ger or material entan- glement is created by the web assembly (igus track). Chapter 3 - safety information 42 saf...
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [27] carriage impact hazard a medium risk impact hazard is created by the carriage when cy- cling from left to right. [28] uv lamp heat hazard heat hazard: the uv lamp assembly and the surrounding guard can be hot. Chapter 3 - safety information 43 safety awareness.
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Roll media safety awareness introduction this section contains two sets of principles that must be followed to assure maximum safety when operating the roll media option for the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer. The first image uses a negative example to show you a situation to avoid in order to p...
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The operator aware of the potential risks, we hope to ensure maximum safety in the oper- ation of this printer. Océ arizona 200/250/350 gt rmo residual risks # crushing/shear hazard do not place your hand near the shaft drive motors when the printer is printing or when the dual foot controls are pre...
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Chapter 3 - safety information 46 roll media safety awareness.
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Chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface o.
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Operator interface hardware introduction the operator interacts with printer components to operate, maintain, and monitor the state of the printer: this section identifies and explains the functions of the hardware. [32] user interface hardware # (9) maintenance station (1) main power switch (10) co...
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Illustration [33] vacuum system hardware [34] carriage area hardware chapter 4 - how to navigate the user interface 49 operator interface hardware.
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Operator interface components hardware interface components # function component the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt has an ac power switch that turns the printer on and off. The switch also serves as a lock-out device. It also has an ac power connector. All of these power-related items are located on th...
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Function component if a situation requires an immediate shutdown of all printer activity, press one of the three emergency stop buttons. To recover from an emergency shutdown, resolve the problem that prompted the shutdown and then release the emergency stop by twisting it slightly clockwise. Restor...
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Function component the carriage guard protects the operator from exposure to uv light and it also protects the lamps and the carriage by stopping all motion if it encounters an obstacle in the path of the carriage. (14) carriage guard on top of the carriage are vacuum shut-off valves can be shut off...
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■ thermal fluid (coolant) pump ■ thermal fluid heater ■ purge pump ■ purge valve ■ printheads jetting chapter 4 - how to navigate the user interface 53 operator interface hardware.
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Operator interface software introduction the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt software interface is displayed on the lcd monitor that is part of the operator control station. The interface has five main working modules that are accessed by tabs located at the bottom of the display. Click on these tabs wit...
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Operator interface module tabs # [36] interface tabs interface modules # function component provides management of all aspects of working with print jobs. It also controls some features of the printer and provides access to roll media print controls (if that option is installed). Print job control (...
Page 56: Print Job Control Module
Print job control module introduction print job control is the first module displayed when the printer software is loaded. From this module you can manage all aspects of working with print jobs and also control many features of the printer. The table "job control panels" documents the numbered callo...
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Function component to the right is the print job pause/resume button and the ink system status icon - click to view an ink status report. 3) pause/resume and the ink system status displays icons for actions related to the print jobs and control of the printer. 4) command toolbar left displays icons ...
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All incoming jobs go directly into the active session at the end of the job list. Selecting a job in the list highlights the job and updates the job information area. The job information area contains offsets, print quality mode information, number of copies and overprints, and the name of the produ...
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The command can do following actions depending on context: ■ deactivates a selected active job by moving it to the inactive list. ■ cancels a currently printing job and moves it to the inactive list. Cancel job deletes a job from the printer. However, you cannot delete a job that is currently printi...
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The roll media manager allows the operator to load and unload media and to initialize the printer so that the tension on the roll media is set and the job is ready to print. Roll media manager icon if the white ink option is installed on the océ arizona 350 gt press this icon to temporarily make whi...
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6) active print job list the active job list consists of a table, job count summary on top and job order control buttons on the left. A job count summary displays total number of active jobs and number of jobs put on hold. Job order control buttons can be used to change order of jobs queued for prin...
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■ the operator can drag and drop jobs to move them between the active and inactive job lists. ■ jobs deleted from the inactive list are deleted from the hard drive. 9) job information and parameters panel the job information area displays only relevant job parameters of the current print job. For ex...
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Displays information about the print job that is currently selected: ■ mode - print quality mode: select production, quality, or fine art mode in productionhouse. When quality mode is set, this field will have a pull-down box that allows you to select quality-matte or quality-density (or quality-lay...
Page 64: Counters Module
Counters module introduction the counters module displays counters that are of interest to the operator. It shows counters for each color of ink and the total ink used. It also shows the number of hours a uv lamp was used since last changed. Some of the counters can be reset. Illustration [39] count...
Page 65: Settings Module
Settings module introduction the settings module allows you to review and change the date and time, network con- nection settings, user interface configurations, printer settings and, if installed, the roll media settings. Date and time settings # [40] date and time ■ date - display only, cannot cha...
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Network connection settings note: typically, dhcp is used to automatically obtain network settings. If "use dhcp" is selected, the only thing you might want to change is the network name of the printer. The settings are displayed to troubleshoot possible network connection problems. One situation th...
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Languages supported the user interface can be set to display the following languages: ■ english - us ■ english - uk ■ german ■ french ■ dutch ■ japanese ■ italian ■ spanish measurement units allows you to specify how to display offsets and dimensions units: ■ metric ■ imperial printer settings # [43...
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Roll module # [44] roll media settings top margin specifies the distance left unprinted above the image. Bottom margin specifies the distance left unprinted below the image. Media move on unload specifies the amount of media moved on unload in the selected measurement units. Note: this setting icon ...
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Tools and utilities module introduction the tools and utilities module provides access to three sub-modules: special prints; the ink flush procedure; and the system logs. When you click on the tools and utilities tab, the special prints screen always appears first. Click on the buttons for the other...
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The printer. Some are of interest to the operator: the reference print, the table ruler prints, the nozzle check print, and the media advance correction factor print. Special prints of interest to the operator ■ the reference print is used to determine that the printer output meets quality standards...
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The ink flush procedure the ink flush procedure is used only when the printer is switched from one type of ink to another that is not compatible with the first ink. It requires a special ink flush kit and will not work without that kit. If the ink flush screen appears when you attach a new bag of in...
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Installation and upgrade module introduction as we are committed to improve and refine the quality and functionality of the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer, there will be periodic upgrades to the underlying firmware and printer software. Software updates are available only to customers with a ser...
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Chapter 5 how to operate the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt o.
Page 74: Training Requirements
Training requirements introduction the operator must receive training for safety, printer operation, and productionhouse® software prior to operating the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer. Safety training before operating the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer, make sure you have read and understoo...
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How to power the printer on and off introduction this section describes how to switch the printer on and off. When the printer is switched on, the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt software is displayed on the lcd display that is located on the operator control station. From there the operator can access a...
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5. Walk over to the carriage and lift the aluminum guard slightly and then replace it. Walk back to the control station and click on continue to finish the boot-up procedure. [47] ac power switch 6. The splash screen will show some further initialization messages and then the initial job control mod...
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Note: the printer is designed to be left powered on at all times as only minimal power is consumed when the printer is idle. How to power off 1. Turn the ac power switch to the off position. 2. Close the purge valves on top of the carriage ink reservoir to prevent the ink from draining out and filli...
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1. Turn the ac power switch to the off position. 2. Apply a lock and a tag-out label to the lock-out area of the switch for the duration of any service or maintenance procedures. 3. Close the purge valves on top of the carriage ink reservoir to prevent the ink from draining into the maintenance stat...
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How to use the disconnect device attention: the ac power switch is the main disconnect device for the printer. For maximum safety, if the printer is moved, the blue ac power plug must first be unplugged from the printer. 1. Follow the lock-out procedure above. 2. For additional safety, also disconne...
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How to install the onyx printer driver introduction this section explains how to install and configure the onyx productionhouse océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer installation file. Purpose the printer installation file configures the onyx software so that it knows how to com- municate with the océ ...
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6. After the printer driver is installed the configure printer port window will launch auto- matically. Select tcp/ip printer then click on configure. [50] configure printer port 7. Enter the network name of the printer (as displayed in step 3) and make sure 9100> is selected for the port. [51] conf...
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Correction 1. If no valid ip address is found, check that the network name of the printer is correct and that port 9100 was selected. 2. Run the test again. Result when a valid ip address for the printer is verified, click on ok to complete the configu- ration of the communication link between produ...
Page 83: How To Manage Print Jobs
How to manage print jobs daily start-up and shut-down introduction keep your printer clean and perform all recommended scheduled maintenance to ensure that the printer is ready to produce optimal quality images. When to do the start-up procedure must be performed every morning or after a period of t...
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How to set up a print job introduction this section explains how to select an image to print on the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt. The basic steps are outlined here and explained below. More detailed explanations for some of these steps are available in chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface. ■ p...
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Measure media thickness use a digital slide caliper or micrometer to accurately measure the media thickness of the media. An error in measurement of media thickness will affect bi-directional alignment and can contribute to the amount of graininess in the printed image or cause a car- riage/printhea...
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Zones are opened or closed using a quarter turn handle. Refer to the next section for details on the dimensions and placement of the vacuum zones ‘’ on page ? . Mask active vacuum zones not covered with media to hold the media to the table it is important to completely cover active vacuum zones with...
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Note: when the ink is at a low room temperature it may take up to 20 minutes for it to warm up to operating temperature. The printer will not print until the ink warms up. Also, when the printer is idle it will maintain the ink at operating temperature for two hours. Note: the image is printed towar...
Page 88: The Media Vacuum System
How to manage the media vacuum the media vacuum system introduction the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt uses a low-flow, high-vacuum system to secure rigid media for printing on the printer table. A fabricated aluminum overlay sheet placed on the surface of the table creates the vacuum field. The overlay...
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# 4 - right zone is closed 3 - top zone is open vacuum zone control handles these controls are meant for use with custom vacuum zones. If you only use the factory default of one large zone, make sure all three handles are left in the open position. When you create custom zones the three control valv...
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How to create custom vacuum zones introduction a fabricated aluminum overlay sheet placed on the surface of the printer table is used to create a vacuum field that is divided into zones. When the printer is installed, a single zone equal to the maximum media size is available. Vacuum zones can be co...
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Note: make sure you clean the area with isopropyl alcohol before you apply foam tape to create a new zone. Illustration [54] imperial vacuum zones # (3) top vacuum zone (2) right vacuum zone (1) left vacuum zone (0,0) print origin # # (7) right zone control (6) top zone control (5) left zone control...
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How to set up custom zones attention: when you remove the aluminum overlay to create custom zones, be careful that you don’t bend or warp it. Always have a second person to assist you when you handle the overlay. Wear clean gloves to avoid the deposit of oil and dirt on the overlay surface. The alum...
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Note: make sure that you support the middle parts of the overlay so that you don't bend or warp it, as shown in the photo. If it does warp you may have to turn it over and leave it to settle for a while until it is completely flat. [58] how to handle the overlay 3. With one hand on the top and the o...
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Minimum of 15 mm from the outside edges of the media. This optimizes the sealing effect between the media and the table. [59] join the tape with no gaps note: make sure there are no gaps at any of the places where tapes join at a right angle. Also make sure the gray custom tape does not overlap the ...
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Result the printer table is now ready for use with custom vacuum zones. Chapter 5 - how to operate the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt 95 how to create custom vacuum zones.
Page 96: How To Manage Media
How to manage media how to handle media introduction océ display graphics systems has conducted extensive testing of many media. Since the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer is capable of imaging on a wide range of material, we encourage you to explore various media so that you can establish your ow...
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■ store media flat to reduce tendency to bow. Do not use creased, damaged, torn, curled, or warped material. ■ do not leave material loaded in the printer for an extended period of time. The mate- rial may curl resulting in misalignment, jams, or decreased printing quality. ■ some material has a pri...
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Thermal expansion of media when imaging on media that will expand when subjected to heat (e.G., styrene or plexiglas, etc.), don’t wedge the media by butting other material against it as this may cause the media to buckle. Also if multiple pieces of the media are used, allow enough space between the...
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Underlay board to reduce artifacts introduction when printing on thin, flexible, or porous media, the holes in the vacuum table of the printer can cause print artifacts (sometimes referred to as “dimpling”). If you encounter this problem when printing, you may need an underlay board between the medi...
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Note: if you use the underlay board, make sure that you cover over any areas of the board not covered by the media or the vacuum pressure will be reduced. Also make sure that there are no high spots that could cause a carriage collision. Illustration [60] underlay board with media how to prepare the...
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Chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option o.
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Roll media option hardware introduction the base configuration for the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt is a flatbed printer where the media is static during printing. A roll media option (rmo) is available for the printer that allows the use of media that is supplied on a roll. This optional unit is man-...
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Hardware function table the roll media option consists of a supply media drive, media tension bar, capstan roller, vacuum platen, media gimbal, media edge detection sensor, and a take-up media drive. This system accurately advances the roll of media during printing. The roll media is positioned with...
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Function component these locks hold the media core in place on the media shafts. Use the supplied 5mm hex key to lock and unlock the media core at the right end of the media shaft. 8) media core locks provides constant tension for loaded media (located be- hind the lower media shaft). The bar provid...
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Roll media option specifications introduction the roll media option available for the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer allows the use of various flexible media that are supplied on a roll. Specifications such as print speed, print area available and the amount of waste associated with the use of r...
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This allows for a minimum 5mm (0.2”) border. This is necessary to ensure the platen is not contaminated with ink due to possible media tracking errors. Cured and uncured ink on the platen will have a serious effect on printer performance. Any spilled ink must be removed immediately (see rmo maintena...
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Roll media theory of operations introduction the roll media option system operating specification is described in terms of the follow- ing states: ■ media load ■ media unload ■ media initialization ■ media printing ■ media manual feed ■ media idle ■ media end of roll for each user state, software co...
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Rolls. The media shafts must be inserted in to the supply media roll and take-up media core before they can be loaded. The media shafts are inserted manually and are automat- ically locked in place by a spring-loaded media shaft drive couplers. In order to thread media from the supply roll to the ta...
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The cancel command returns the media tension bar to its original position (this is assum- ing the media has not been cut) to be ready for printing. The load media command as- sumes the media has been cut and therefore goes through the full load media function. Media manual feed this enables the oper...
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Foot pedal switch functions introduction the foot pedal switches are used to control the forward and reverse movement of media shafts. Summary of dual foot pedal switch functions the following table indicates the foot pedal functions for various rmo states. It may help to think in terms of how you d...
Page 111: Roll Media Manager
Roll media manager introduction the roll media manager is the area of the printer software where you prepare to print on roll media. With this menu you can load and unload media, change media type and parameters, and initialize the printer to prepare it to print on roll media. This section introduce...
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Roll media manager menu roll media manager icons # function icon allows the operator to load new media. Set the foot pedal switches to the load state. Load prepares the rmo to allow the operator to cut the existing media, remove it, and replace it with a new roll. Unload sets up tension on the loade...
Page 113: How To Load Media
How to load media introduction this section explains all of the actions associated with loading a new roll of media when the roll media option is installed. It also specifies in detail how to perform particular actions. Load media the following actions are associated with loading media: ■ a) load su...
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A: load supply media roll on a media shaft 1. Place an empty media shaft on a suitable flat work area, positioned as shown, so that the hex key is inserted on the right side of the shaft to lock and unlock the core locks. [64] unlock the media shaft core locks 2. To unlock the media shaft core locks...
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5. Accurately center the media using the supplied ruler. Media should be centered within 1mm on the ruler (or 5mm if you use the edge detector sensor. [65] ruler to center media note: the supplied ruler has both metric (millimeters) and imperial (inches) scales. When a media roll is centered on the ...
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C: thread the media 1. Select the load icon from the roll media manager. 2. If you are going to print with "print side in", click the icon in the roll media manager ("print side out" is the default so you do not need to select it unless you have recently used print side in). Note that the icon toggl...
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5. Thread the media under the media tension bar (note that the media is threaded for print side out in the photo below). [67] thread media under tension bar (print side out) 6. Open the media access door at the top of the roll media unit, then reach down through the open door to grasp the media and ...
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7. Check alignment of the media by feeding it down to the supply roll and make sure that the edge lines up with the edge of the supply roll. [69] line up edge of media to the supply roll 8. Rewind the media by continually pressing down the left foot pedal until it is positioned where it can be taped...
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9. Tape the media onto the core. The media should have a clean straight edge prior to taping. First tape the center of the media to the core, and then tape both ends of the media. [70] tape media to the take-up roll core note: ensure that the media is flat along the core. If the media is not flat it...
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Result you are now ready to print. Refer to the how to print on roll media section for instruc- tions chapter 6 - how to operate the roll media option 120 how to load media.
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How to unload and cut media introduction this section explains all of the actions associated with how to cut and unload media when there is still some media left on the supply roll. Note: if the media supply roll is empty, simply remove the empty supply shaft and the take- up shaft. Then replace the...
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B: cut the media 1. Click on the roll manager icon to bring up the roll media manager. 2. Select the unload icon in the roll media manager to release the tension on the media so it can be cut. 3. Cut the media with a blade along the cut guide. 4. Click on ok to proceed. C: remove media from the take...
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How to set up a roll media job in productionhouse introduction print jobs can be specified as either a roll job (roll) or a flatbed (sheet) job in production- house. The specification of either type of job can also be changed after the print job is transferred to the printer in the print jobs module...
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Note: if you don't set a hold in productionhouse, it is also possible to disable the roll media print queue at the printer. To do this click on the roll icon in the command toolbar of the print job module so that it become dim (grayed out). This will stop any roll media jobs from automatically print...
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How to print on roll media introduction if media is loaded and the roll media unit has been initialized, the printer is ready to print an image. Use the print job module and the roll media manager to prepare and start the print. Note: all roll media operations that involve media movement are disable...
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Attention: the red emergency stop buttons do not stop the media transport when you print on roll media (they only stop gantry and carriage movement). If you encounter a situation where the roll media runs continuously without operator input, the only recourse is to shut off the printer's ac power sw...
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Current values as default and automatically creates a unique media name based on the existing name. You can change the assigned name by selecting characters from the virtual keyboard. Note: any changed parameter in the dialog window will be applied to the next roll media print job, even if the chang...
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Note: the media tension option allows you to choose the amount of force placed onto the media shafts to keep it tightly drawn as it moves through the rmo unit. The low tension setting is usually fine; however, if the media shows significant puckering across its entire width, the medium or high tensi...
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How to determine media advance correction introduction as roll media passes over the capstan, the stress can cause the thickness to deviate from its ideal, non-stressed state. This deviation can result in incorrect capstan encoder readings, and lead to discrepancies in the amount the media advanced ...
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Before you begin if roll media is not correctly loaded, banding that looks like under/over stepping can result. If a media shows significant tension deviation across its width, or if it telescopes signifi- cantly (identifiable by the edges of the media on the take-up roll), it is difficult to accu- ...
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Banding occurs can be performed, though it is usually not necessary). This is the low end of your macf range. Note: with some media, the more dense (darker) colors may still show thin lines when the correction factor is close to being correct (due to edge of swath banding); in this case it may be wi...
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How to use media edge protectors introduction some media tend to have dust and fiber that clings to the edge of the media roll. When released near the rmo (roll media option) unit platen, these particles can find their way into the printhead nozzles and cause dropouts that reduce image quality and p...
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3. Bend the height adjustor (small triangle in the top corner of the edge protector) slightly and then straighten it again. This results in a slight bend (no more than a media thickness), that allows the media edge to move more freely under the protector. Attention: if the height adjustor area is hi...
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Chapter 6 - how to operate the roll media option 134 how to use media edge protectors.
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Chapter 7 how to use the static suppression upgrade kit o.
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Reduce static with a static suppression kit introduction the océ static suppression upgrade kit is a commercial product that can be ordered as part # 3010106603. If you are experiencing static-related imaging problems this op- tional upgrade kit contains an ionizer bar that provides a solution to re...
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How to activate the static suppression ionizer bar 1. Press the settings tab on the printer interface screen. 2. Click on the printer icon. 3. If the ionizer bar option is set to off, set it to on (this option is not displayed if the ionizer bar is not installed). Note: once you have set it to on, i...
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3. Loosen the bracket mount screw and then slide the bracket up in the keyed slot to remove it. [78] bracket mounted low 4. Turn the bracket 180 degrees and then fit the other keyed slot over the bracket screw. 5. Slide the bracket mount until the screw is located in the smaller end of the keyed slo...
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Chapter 8 how to work with white ink o.
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Operator guidelines for white ink introduction this chapter is necessary only if you have the océ arizona 350 gt printer with the white ink option included. Due to the nature of the white ink, additional care and maintenance is required to keep the white printheads functioning properly. This is also...
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2. Perform printhead maintenance at least one time every work day, even if the printer is not used. 3. Purge the white printheads if white is re-activated after it has been inactive for more than a few minutes. Chapter 8 - how to work with white ink 141 operator guidelines for white ink.
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White ink workflow overview introduction the océ arizona 350 gt with white ink option provides under-printing for non-white media or objects, over-printing for backlit applications on transparent media and/or printing white as a spot color. This section describes how the océ arizona 350 gt provides ...
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■ a flood fill layer is like an autofill that is done by the printer, where white data fills the entire bounding box (the rectangular area that defines the total perimeter) of the image. ■ white spot data can be defined in image editing applications such as adobe illustra- tor® or with the spot laye...
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White ink applications the following are some specific examples of the ways that the white ink workflow can be applied. ■ backlit application the backlit application involves printing onto a transparent or translucent material and mounting the finished piece onto a light box or location where illumi...
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How to configure productionhouse for white ink introduction this section describes how to configure productionhouse to recognize white ink workflow elements and thus allow you to apply the approach that is best for your print job applica- tion. In order for productionhouse to successfully address wh...
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3. In your quick set, or in preflight/job properties/postscript turn off two-stage processing (make sure the box is not checked). [84] turn off two stage processing result productionhouse is now prepared to accept print jobs with white ink data. Chapter 8 - how to work with white ink 146 how to conf...
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Quickstart introduction this section shows you how to print a simple job with a white flood fill. Purpose this exercise will help you get familiar with some of the basic concepts involved when you print images with white ink. Before you begin obtain and import an onyx media model that is set to qual...
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To define a white flood layer, modify the printer settings of a processed job in rip queue - right click the job, edit printer settings, select quality-layered for the printer print mode, then select define layers if you want to print first surface (e.G. Opaque media) the bottom and middle layers ca...
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How to prepare white ink print jobs how to create a white flood fill layer introduction when working with white ink you can choose the workflow that best fits your needs. There are three main approaches to white ink workflow with the océ arizona 350 gt printer: the three approaches are: ■ flood fill...
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Note: the file must be sized at the final output dimensions required for the flood. 2. Define one of the data layers as a white flood layer. To define a layer as a white flood layer first select quality-layered as the printer print mode, then select define layers and finally define a white flood lay...
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How to create spot data with the spot layer tool introduction in this section, you’ll learn how to access and set up the spot layer tool. The tool provides a variety of options for generation of spot layers, and you may want to explore them with a sample file of your own to familiarize yourself with...
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Color not used anywhere else in the file to use as your mask. This must be done in an image-editing program prior to bringing the image into the spot layer tool. To set the mask color: click the sample box to activate the color picker or use the drop- down arrow to pick the color from the preview. G...
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Image is on a white background and the default (white) mask is used, this option will creates a fill for all white data. Choke and spread choke reduces the outer edge of the underlay. Use choke when you want to eliminate white from peeking out of the edge of your image. Spread increases the outer ed...
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Note: if the enable checkbox won't activate, the media you used to open the job has not been configured with the quality-layered print mode. Create or edit your media to support spot ink in media manager before you open the job in preflight (or download a media model from the web site). [87] spot la...
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How to create white spot data in photoshop introduction this section explains how to prepare images that include white spot data with raster-based image editing applications such as photoshop®. In order to print with white ink, you must have a media properly configured for the use of white spot data...
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How to prepare an image in photoshop use the following steps to create a new spot channel layer: 1. Open the desired file in photoshop (if the file is in rgb mode, then convert it to cmyk mode). 2. Use the desired selection tool (e.G. The magic wand) to select the area of the image you wish to print...
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■ name – enter the name “spot 1”. This name is specifically reserved in rip-queue for this type of workflow, using any other name requires more steps to make spot in- formation addressed by the rip software. Note: for instructions on how to use a naming convention other than spot 1, refer to the sub...
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# [93] flood 100 psd [92] flood 50 psd 9. In some cases, it may be easier to select the area in which you don't want any white ink data and then select the inverse. # [95] select inverse [94] select 10. It is also possible to edit the spot channel much as you would any other data in a photo- shop do...
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■ if you intend to use this file in a vector-based program such as illustrator, save it as a .Psd file in order for all channel information to be carried over. The white spot color is printed in the order it appears in the channels palette, with the spot channel printing underneath cmyk data. Howeve...
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How to create white spot data in illustrator introduction this section explains how to prepare images that include white spot data with vector- based image editing applications such as adobe illustrator®. In order to print with white ink, you must first have a media properly configured for the use o...
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4. Within the add swatch dialog, enter the following information: [97] new swatch [98] new swatch name ■ name – enter the name “spot 1”. Note: for instructions on how to use a naming convention other than spot 1, refer to the sub-section at the end of this section "naming your spot data". ■ color ty...
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# [100] spot swatch [99] color swatch 6. Use the new swatch for any objects or fills which need to be printed with white ink. Clicking on new spot color swatch will make this the default fill color for this document. Select element you would like to be treated with spot information and choose the fi...
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1. Select the white ink object or objects that you want to overprint and place these above the image data layer that you would like to print. Or if you want them on the same layer the white ink objects should be in front of the image data. [102] overprint preview note: after you set overprinting opt...
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Note: while it is possible to set overprint opacity levels less than 100%, productionhouse software only processes full opacity data. The opacity of regular knockout white data can be set as desired. [103] overprint attributes the images below shows white spot data with knockout and overprinting. In...
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Note: when processing this file in productionhouse, media layers must be set up with a spot layer to represent this data, as illustrator identifies this as a spot, rather than a flood layer. [106] pixel preview flood how to place raster images in illustrator 1. Begin by placing the desired file. We ...
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2. Once the file has been brought into program, click the embed button to place it in the illustrator document. This step is necessary in order to make use of all channel data contained in the file. [108] embed file [109] embed placed 3. Note the information contained in the layers palette for file ...
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# [111] copied path [110] select clipping 2. Then move the new layer outside of the group it is in to un-link it from the clipping path. [112] moved channel 3. Once outside the group, make sure path is selected and fill it with your spot 1 color. Chapter 8 - how to work with white ink 167 how to cre...
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4. Once that is done, replace path in the group above the image and clipping layers. Ensure that overprint is turned on. [113] replace path in group 5. Save the file. Note: in testing, we have found the .Eps file format to be the best. However, postscript and pdf files will work as well, but may req...
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1. Create a box around your image using the rectangle tool or other appropriately shaped box tool. 2. Make sure this new box is selected and select fill swatch located at the bottom of the il- lustrator toolbar. This will fill the box with color. By double clicking on this swatch a dialog box will o...
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How to name your spot data in order for productionhouse to correctly distinguish and address spot data, naming conventions for this data must be adhered to both in the image editing creation stage and the rip. While using the default name "spot 1", is the simplest route requiring the fewest number o...
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3. Open file in preflight and access the color management/edit profiles tab. Click on spot channel replacement box. [117] spot channel replacement 4. Enter the new name in postscript spot color name in spot 1 space. 5. Click ok to save your settings. Chapter 8 - how to work with white ink 171 how to...
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How to print with white ink how to use media models to print with white ink introduction you must use a media that is configured for white ink before you can generate white ink output from productionhouse to print on your océ arizona 350 gt printer with the white ink option. The media is actually pa...
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Note: productionhouse also allows you to create media groups that contain various media models. You can create a group that contains media models with different settings for the same physical material. Or you can group together various media models that have something in common, for example the five...
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And finished with another cmyk image layer. Since a flood fill layer has been defined, no additional file preparation is required to activate white printing. If you print second surface (print on the the back side of clear media) it may be necessary to choose print reflection in print setup in order...
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Select the layers button in the job control module to activate a graphical representation of the print layers that allows you to verify the layer order. [122] day/night layers two white ink layers on black substrate download file: oce_arizona_350_gt_whiteink_blacksubstrate.Oml this media model was b...
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When you process a print job in productionhouse with this media model as provided, the job information displayed in the arizona 350 gt print job control module will appear as follows: [124] parameters select the layers button in the job control module to activate a graphical representation of the pr...
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Will be necessary to set print reflection in print setup in order to have the image correctly oriented when it is viewed. [126] define layers [127] print reflection if you want to re-use this media model for images to be viewed from the front, or print surface, simply re-order the layers with flood ...
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Select the layers button in the job control module to activate a graphical representation of the print layers that allows you to verify the layer order. [129] layers one white layer on mid-tone grey surface download file: oce_arizona_350_gt_midtonesubstrate.Oml this media model is intended for a mid...
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When you process a print job in productionhouse with this media model as provided, the job information displayed in the arizona 350 gt print job control module will appear as follows: [131] parameters select the layers button in the job control module to activate a graphical representation of the pr...
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Color and then subsequently address it with white spot data within preflight’s spot layer tool. [133] setup spot color [134] mode options chapter 8 - how to work with white ink 180 how to use media models to print with white ink.
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When you process a print job in productionhouse with this media model as provided, the job information displayed in the arizona 350 gt print job control module will appear as follows: [135] parameters chapter 8 - how to work with white ink 181 how to use media models to print with white ink.
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How to create a media for white ink print jobs introduction you must have a media that is configured for white ink with the quality-layered print mode selected before you can successfully generate white ink output from production- house to print on the océ arizona 350 gt. This section will explain h...
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Note: the term "media" can be confusing as it really has two meanings in the context of your onyx workflow. In general use it refers to a physical material that you can print on. Productionhouse uses the term media to refer to the defintion of how a particular ma- terial is used and included within ...
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2. Select the media group (or create a new one) and enter a media name, then click > next. Note: media group is a convenient way to organize media with similar characteristics together. Provide a name that will remind you of those common elements. Media groups contain various media models. You could...
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6. Click > insert to add “spot 1” to the spot color setup dialog. [138] insert spot1 7. If you want to change the preview color of your spot layer, highlight “spot 1” and click > edit . Note: if you change the name of your spot color to anything other than spot 1, the data file you prepare for this ...
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Note: the océ arizona 350 gt printer only has one available white ink spot channel, so do not insert a second spot or the rip will treat files using this configuration as separations. 8. Click > ok. At this point, the media you have created can be used in preflight to view and rip files for white in...
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1. In basic mode settings, click on mode options. [140] mode options 2. In the mode options window, select the quality-layered print mode. Click ok to save these settings and close the window. [141] define layers chapter 8 - how to work with white ink 187 how to create a media for white ink print jo...
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3. Once you select a mode the define layers button appears under the printer print mode. [142] define layers 4. Click on define layers to open this dialog and the following window should appear. [143] define layers 5. This is where you can set up how you want the ink to behave in each layer. It is n...
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Drop down menu and click on the custom tab to the right of this. This action will bring up the define single layer window. [144] define [145] define single layer note: the data used in the white spot layer needs to comes from the spot data found in the image you have created in an image editing prog...
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Configure white flood layers if you want to create linearizations and icc profiles with a white underlay, we recommend you configure one or more flood fill white layers for white based on the desired opacity for your application and one layer for cmyk data. 1. Configure your layers for the white lay...
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In the advanced tab in the spot field. In testing, we have found this value is usually ac- ceptable if left at 100%. [147] set ink restrictions 3. If you are printing on clear materials make sure the opacity is acceptable as well as exhibit- ing no over-inking artifacts. You may find that you will n...
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Note: if you use a strip device such as the gretag-macbeth eyeone, you may get invalid readings for the white data. To ensure that you get usable spot data points for each measurement, you will need to use the data from the black channel. To do this, click on setup in the print swatch dialog. In the...
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Set ink limits to print the ink limits swatch: 1. Click > print swatch and determine ink limits as usual. Look for bleed in the columns and choose a value where you can eliminate waste ink. 2. Click> read swatch and enter in the values in the recommended advanced tab. 3. Click > next to continue on ...
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Media from rip-queue. Remember that changes to the layer order and ink color usage may also be made on a per job basis from rip-queue. Right click on the desired file then choose edit/printer settings. A dialog box opens allowing you to re-define the layers here. Chapter 8 - how to work with white i...
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How to create and use quick sets introduction this section describes how to create and use quick sets. A quick set contains a set of printer configuration parameters that are defined and then saved for use with print jobs that will benefit from that particular set of parameters. When you edit and/or...
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■ get media and page size from printer unselect "get media and page size from printer" so that you can select the media, print mode, and layer definitions to be associated with the quick set. First select a media name that contains a quality layered printer print mode, then verify/select a print mod...
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How to create or edit a quick set for white ink 1. In productionhouse rip-queue select your printer, and click on the configure printer button. This opens the configure printer dialog. 2. From the quick sets tab, select the quick set you want to edit or copy (or select new to build one from defaults...
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Chapter 8 - how to work with white ink 198 how to create and use quick sets.
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Chapter 9 ink system management o.
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Océ arizona 200/250/350 gt ink introduction the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt uses uv-curable inks including cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Due to the uv curing technology, the ink dries immediately, but can take up to 24 hours to cure fully. In most cases, the printed material may be handled or cut...
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Supply ink to the reservoirs on demand. Float sensors in the reservoirs control the level of ink and initiate demand when required. Ink temperature control is achieved by pumping a coolant fluid through the ink reservoir block and printheads. An internal thermostat on each printhead and one on the r...
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Illustration [150] ink bay with bags ink filters the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt ink system is protected from contaminants in the ink by means of four ink filters. These are easily accessed and can be replaced by the end- user when they become blocked with debris. The expected average lifetime for a ...
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How to store and handle uv ink to ensure good quality images and to extend the life of printheads in the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt printer, it is important to have good uv ink management procedures. Uv inks must be properly handled and stored correctly. ■ inks must be stored within a temperature ra...
Page 204: How To Change Ink Bags
How to change ink bags introduction the ink is supplied to the printer in 2 liter bags. The bags have a non-spill coupler bonded into the top corner. When installing onto the printer, the bags are inverted and the quick connect couplers are pushed into their corresponding female coupling - opening u...
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Illustration [151] remove the quick-release coupler how to change an ink bag attention: for personal safety, we recommend that the operator always wear nitrile gloves, a protective apron, and safety glasses with side shields when handling inks. 1. Open the clear plastic door on the ink station. 2. I...
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Note: if you place a bag in the wrong ink station (for example, yellow ink in the black ink station) the display will show an error message and the printer will not print until the correct bag is installed. Chapter 9 - ink system management 206 how to change ink bags.
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Chapter 10 error handling and trou- bleshooting o.
Page 208: Troubleshooting Overview
Troubleshooting overview introduction this section covers general problems that may occur with the printer. Malfunctions that trigger system error messages can be caused by human error, a system malfunction, an interface cable malfunction, mechanical printer malfunction and/or printer firmware failu...
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Tion. The printer relies on this service for primary branch protection. If the printer is without power, check the local supply voltage and verify that it is set correctly. Example 2 drops of ink appear on the media ■ check that the ink valves on top of the carriage are all open. If an ink valve is ...
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How to improve quality when banding occurs introduction banding can occur in an image for a number of reasons. Typically it occurs due to neighboring nozzles that do not fire or multiple nozzles that fire with poor directionality. This can occur if the printer sits idle for an extended period of tim...
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Maintenance guidelines introduction the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt operator is responsible for the regular maintenance of the printer. This section provides detailed information about what is required for proper printer maintenance. While océ display graphics systems furnishes guidelines for periodi...
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Note: do not bump the carriage or gantry as this can cause dropouts in the printhead nozzles. A hard bump can break the miniscus vaccum in the ink lines and thus allow air into the lines, which blocks the nozzle until a purge is performed. Also some procedures, such as printhead maintennce, require ...
Page 214: Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance procedures printhead maintenance introduction the maintenance station is located below the carriage. Printhead maintenance takes place while the carriage is parked. The station is covered by a sliding door that has an open grid in the center that allows any waste ink to drip down through...
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Before you begin make sure the carriage is in the parked position. The carriage and gantry automatically return to this position after an image is printed. Do not move the carriage or gantry from this position as this will disable the ink pumps and thus prevent the performance of an ink purge, which...
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Note: maintenance station switches: there are 3 switches inside of the maintenance station . They can be operated in any order. For example, you can press the second switch to raise the carriage to remove debris from the underside of the carriage even when a purge isn't required. 1. Switch 1 to purg...
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Attention: be careful not to snag the coiled suction-head hose when removing the suction-head from the holder. 5. Press switch 3 to turn on the suction pump. Pick up the suction-head from the tray at the left end of the maintenance station. Wipe the suction-head with a new, clean lint-free wipe to r...
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Stainless steel strips on the printhead. Check to see that all ink is removed – repeat if necessary. [154] swipe printhead 7. Wipe the suction-head on a clean piece of new lint-free wipe before proceeding to the next printhead. Note: during maintenance, be careful not to touch the nozzle plates as t...
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Maintenance for the white ink option note: white ink requires the same maintenance as the other colors. If you have the white ink option installed, always include the white printheads in regular maintenance. However, if the white ink icon in the menu bar of the print job control module is deactivate...
Page 220: Clean Carriage Underside
Clean carriage underside introduction to maintain optimal print quality, it is important to periodically clean the underside of the carriage to remove any excess ink. If the buildup of ink is excessive, it can be transferred to media and thus reduce print quality. When to do as part of the daily mai...
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Illustration [155] ink removal technique how to clean the carriage underside 1. Slide the maintenance station cover plate out from under the carriage to reveal the maintenance station. 2. Press switch 2 to raise the carriage to its maximum height. 3. Wrap a clean poly wipe cloth around your index fi...
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Result printer is ready to print quality images. Chapter 11 - printer maintenance 222 clean carriage underside.
Page 223: Swab Printheads
Swab printheads introduction to ensure optimal print quality, it is important to periodically clean the printheads with a swab to remove any excess ink or any debris that was not removed by printhead main- tenance. Purpose important caution: to maintain print quality it is very important to swab the...
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Attention: never "scrub" the printhead with a swab as this will drag debris into other nozzles. Always slowly move the swab across the printhead with the swab at an angle and not perpendic- ular to the printhead. Never use isopropyl alcohol to clean the printheads. Do not allow swabs to be contami- ...
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10. Run a nozzle check print or an image test print and verify that all nozzles are firing properly. Note: if the problem persists, you can swab multiple times. Use a new clean side of the swab each time (this means a maximum of two swipes per swab). It is possible that as many as ten swipes can be ...
Page 226: Clean Uv Lamp Filters
Clean uv lamp filters introduction the top of the assemblies that house the left and right uv lamp cartidges contains a filter that can cause overheating of the lamps if it becomes clogged with dust or debris. When to do check the condition of the filters weekly and clean them as needed. If dust acc...
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Remove ink from the table introduction how often you need to perform these procedures will vary, depending on printer usage and work habits. Remove ink from table clean ink from the table whenever necessary. Once uv ink is cured, the best method for removing it from the table is to use a scraper (it...
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2. With an 1.5mm diameter rigid material (e.G., a paper clip), ream out any of the holes that have been plugged. 3. Clear any resulting debris with a vacuum cleaner or a wet lint-free cloth. Chapter 11 - printer maintenance 228 remove ink from the table.
Page 229: Empty The Ink Waste Tray
Empty the ink waste tray introduction the waste tray is located below the maintenance station. It accumulates ink that has dripped from the printheads or ink waste that results from a purge when performing printhead maintenance or swabbing the printheads. The ink drops onto a sloped drain plate at t...
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2. Place a suitable empty container that holds at least 1 liter under the waste tray drain. [156] waste tray valve 3. Turn the valve on the waste tray until it starts to drain the waste material. 4. Shut off the valve when ink no longer drains out (or if the container become full). Note: the valve c...
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Fill the coolant reservoir introduction the coolant is a thermal fluid used to maintain the temperature of the ink in the printheads and ink reservoirs on the carriage. Temperature control of the ink is required in order to achieve the correct ink viscosity, which affects the jetting velocity of the...
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Illustration [157] fill coolant reservoir fill the coolant reservoir 1. Open the container of coolant fluid. 2. Insert the syringe into the fluid and draw back the plunger until the syringe is almost full (leave a small amount of air so that you can expel it at the end to avoid fluid dripping from t...
Page 233: Clean Gantry Rails
Clean gantry rails introduction dust and debris can accumulate on the gantry rails, which run along the length of the table. The bearings that run on the rails are equipped with shields that are designed to keep debris from entering the bearing housing. After a period of time and use, debris can acc...
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How to change ink filters introduction each ink color has a filter that removes any particulate matter from the ink as it is pumped from the ink bag toward the printheads. The ink filters are located at the electronics end of the printer around the corner from the ink bags. When to do the ink filter...
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Illustration [158] remove ink filter enclosure cover how to change an ink filter 1. Open the sliding maintenance station door to disable ink pumps. 2. Disengage the ink bag for the color of filter you will replace from its coupler. 3. Remove the two screws that hold the ink filter enclosure cover in...
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4. Use a lint-free cloth to catch ink, and place it under the filter. Then turn the bleed cap (white cap in the red circle in the photo below) counter-clockwise to release pressure, then close it again. [159] invert the ink filter 5. Remove the ink filter from the metal retainer clips. 6. Unscrew th...
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15. Insert the new ink filter in the metal retainer clips in the upright position (this means that the white bleed cap is at the bottom). Be careful not to pinch the ink lines. Final steps 1. Check the new filter to make sure there are no ink leaks. 2. Open any purge valves on the carriage that are ...
Page 238: How To Change Ink Bags
How to change ink bags introduction the ink is supplied to the printer in 2 liter bags. The bags have a non-spill coupler bonded into the top corner. When installing onto the printer, the bags are inverted and the quick connect couplers are pushed into their corresponding female coupling - opening u...
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Illustration [160] remove the quick-release coupler how to change an ink bag attention: for personal safety, we recommend that the operator always wear nitrile gloves, a protective apron, and safety glasses with side shields when handling inks. 1. Open the clear plastic door on the ink station. 2. I...
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Note: if you place a bag in the wrong ink station (for example, yellow ink in the black ink station) the display will show an error message and the printer will not print until the correct bag is installed. Chapter 11 - printer maintenance 240 how to change ink bags.
Page 241: How To Change A Uv Lamp
How to change a uv lamp introduction the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt uses two uv lamps, one on each side of the carriage, to instantly cure the ink during printing. These uv lamps have an expected life of 500 hours and must be replaced by the user when they fail or can no longer cure the ink at maxim...
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Illustration [161] remove uv lamp cartridge how to replace a uv lamp cartridge 1. Turn off the ac power and lockout the printer. 2. Remove the carriage guard by lifting it straight up and then away from the carriage. 3. Use a 3mm allan key to loosen the screw at the top of the cartridge with the lam...
Page 243: Print A Nozzle Check
Print a nozzle check introduction the nozzle check print fires each nozzle individually in a manner that allows clogged nozzles to be easily identified by a visual inspection of this special print. The nozzle check print consists of the following elements: ■ print identification - océ arizona 250gt ...
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Required tool ■ blue led view light (sometimes needed to enhance contrast in the yellow area). ■ océ i/o paper note: usually, two or more nozzle checks will be printed to verify that nozzle issues are re- solved. To calculate the required offset when you print multiple consecutive nozzle checks, add...
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Correction 1. To correct the nozzle dropout problem illustrated above, perform printhead maintenance ‘’ on page ? On the colors that show dropouts, and then print the nozzle check again. 2. If the second nozzle check still shows nozzle dropouts, suction the printhead that still show nozzles out agai...
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Roll media option maintenance rmo maintenance guidelines introduction the océ arizona 200/250/350 gt operator is responsible for the regular maintenance of the printer and, if it is installed, the roll media option. When the rmo unit is kept clean and free of blemishes and defects, you will be ensur...
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How to clean the rubber capstan introduction the capstan is a rubber-coated roller that helps to track and guide the media position. It has an encoder at one end and a brake at the other. The capstan must be kept clean and its rubber surface free of blemishes or defects to ensure accurate media tran...
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Removing solid debris 1. Dust the surface of the capstan using a swiffer or other lint-free brush or cloth. Surface may be brushed in any direction. [164] remove lint, dust, paper particles and debris removing stains (coffee, tea, soda pop, etc.) supplies needed: rubber gloves, soap, hot water, and ...
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Removing uncured ink supplies needed: rubber gloves, wrap-around safety goggles, several absorbent clothes, and isopropyl alcohol (95% pure). 1. Put on gloves and goggles. [165] ink spill on capstan chapter 11 - printer maintenance 249 how to clean the rubber capstan.
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2. Wipe up the majority of the ink by blotting with the absorbent cloth. [166] wipe up ink with cloth 3. Wet a new absorbent cloth with alcohol and wipe up the remaining ink. [167] wet fresh cloth with alcohol chapter 11 - printer maintenance 250 how to clean the rubber capstan.
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Note: note: it may be difficult to tell whether or not all the ink has left the surface. Continue to wet and wipe the capstan surface until the cloth does not show any sign of ink color. [168] wipe up remainder of ink 4. Allow adequate time for capstan to dry. Note: if the scrubbing action leaves fi...
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White ink option maintenance how to maintain white ink introduction the océ arizona 350 gt with the white ink option requires care and maintenance to ensure that the white printheads function properly. This is important even when white is not active. White ink is re-circulated in the system to limit...
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Before you begin make sure you wear eye protection and nitrile gloves when handling or cleaning ink. Also, when working around the maintanance station take measure to protect your clothing and any exposed areas of skin. Required tool ■ lint-free wipes ■ isopropyl alcohol (95% pure) ■ uv flush attent...
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4. Remove the spit catcher foam pad and replace it with a new one. [170] change spit catcher pad how to clean ink from the maintenance tray during regular daily printhead maintenance, observe the honeycomb grid on the top of the maintenance door and if you see any accumulation of white ink, clean as...
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Appendix a application information o.
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Application resources on the web site introduction application hints and tips and application bulletins are located on the customer support web page. To access this page, navigate to http://www.Dgs.Oce.Com/printersupport/, then select from the customer accessible pages menu. Note that there are othe...
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Media notes the media notes document contains useful information about printing on the following media: ■ card stock ■ clear acrylic or polycarbonate ■ plastic coated aluminum sheet such as dibond® ■ fluted polypropylene ■ foam cored clay coated paper capped board ■ foamed pvc such as forex® or sint...
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Index ac power ........................................................................ 75 ac power plug ........................................................................ 75 alphanumeric input ........................................................................ 56 b banding .................
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...................................................................... 102 media storage ........................................................................ 96 media thickness ........................................................................ 85 msds (material safety data sheets) ...........
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V vacuum bleed valve ................................................................. 50, 89 vacuum overlay ........................................................................ 88 vacuum pump timeout ........................................................................ 88 vacuum system ........