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Arizona 200/250 gt océ user manual user manual version 2.6.
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Order number odgs part # 3010107834 edition version 2.6 us océ-technologies b.V. Copyright © 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 warrantie...
Page 3: Table of Contents
3 table of contents table of contents chapter 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 product compli...
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4 table of contents how to handle media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 underlay board to reduce artifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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5 table of contents print a nozzle check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 roll media option maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 rmo maintenance guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17...
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6 table of contents.
Page 7: Chapter 1
7 chapter 1 introduction.
Page 8: Preface
8 chapter 1 introduction preface preface introduction this user manual introduces you to the océ arizona ® 200 gt and the océ arizona ® 250 gt inkjet printers. These two printers are almost identical with one exception: the 200 gt has four sets of printheads; and the 250 gt has eight sets. The only ...
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9 preface safety information this manual has three sections that contain details on safety when handling ink and using the printer. Also, where applicable, cautions and warnings are used throughout this manual to draw your attention to safety precautions. ■ "safety guidelines for ink materials" offe...
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10 chapter 1 introduction preface 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...
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11 preface statement of foreseen use the arizona 200/250 gt flatbed inkjet printer uses piezo printing technology and uv curable inks to produce outdoor-durable output. It can print directly onto rigid and flexible substrates up to 2.5 m (98.4") x 1.25 (49.2") and up to 48 mm (1.89") thickness. The ...
Page 12: Product Compliance
12 chapter 1 introduction product compliance product compliance introduction this section details the compliance and agency standards that the arizona 200/250 gt conforms to. It also provides manufacturing and contact information. Electromagnetic compliance (emc) fcc statement for class a device: th...
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13 product compliance agency compliance and standards the arizona 200/250 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: e...
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14 chapter 1 introduction product compliance 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 arizona 200/250 gt in europe: ...
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15 product compliance linear encoder readheads x 0 0 0 0 0 printheads x 0 0 0 0 0 part name lead (pb) mercury (hg) cadmiu m (cd) hexavale nt (crvi) polybro miated biphenyl s (pbb) polybro minated dipenylet her (pbde).
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16 chapter 1 introduction product compliance.
Page 17: Chapter 2
17 chapter 2 product overview.
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18 chapter 2 product overview arizona 200/250 gt printer specifications arizona 200/250 gt printer specifications introduction the arizona 200/250 gt is a 4 color (cmyk) uv flatbed inkjet printer capable of producing large format images on various rigid and flexible media. The printer consists of a ...
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19 arizona 200/250 gt printer specifications [2] [2] specifications (1 – 2) feature specification printing technology piezoelectric inkjet using océ variadot ™ technology: the arizona 250 gt has two variable dot printheads per color, 8 in total; while the arizona 200 gt has one variable dot printhea...
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20 chapter 2 product overview arizona 200/250 gt printer specifications océ variadot ™ variable droplet imaging technology the océ arizona 200/250 gt offers superior print quality and ink economy through the use of océ variadot imaging technology, the next evolution in piezoelectric inkjet technolog...
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21 arizona 200/250 gt printer specifications océ variadot ™ for reduced ink consumption a significant benefit of océ variadot imaging technology is that it allows the use of only four inks (cmyk) for all areas of the printed image. This is very significant to the user in terms of ink consumption per...
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22 chapter 2 product overview arizona 200/250 gt printer specifications.
Page 23: Chapter 3
23 chapter 3 safety information.
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24 chapter 3 safety information safety guidelines for ink materials 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 arizona 200/250 gt printer. Read all of the material in this section and a...
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25 safety guidelines for ink materials [3] [4] [5] [3] immediate (acute) health effects by route of exposure exposure by: effect: inhalation: can cause severe respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache and possible unconsciousness. Skin contact: can cause severe irritatio...
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26 chapter 3 safety information safety guidelines for ink materials [6] [7] [8] skin contact wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing, launder immediately, and discard contaminated leather goods. Get medical attention immediately. Ingestion severely irritating. Do not induce vomiting. ...
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27 safety guidelines for ink materials [9] disposal of uv ink [10] [9] personal protection area strategy respiratory protection follow a respiratory protection program that meets 29 cfr 1910.134 and ansi z88.2 requirements whenever work place conditions warrant the use of a respirator. Respiratory p...
Page 28: Uv Curing System Safety
28 chapter 3 safety information uv curing system safety uv curing system safety introduction the uv curing system on the arizona 200/250 gt generates hazardous levels of thermal, electrical and uv energies. The arizona 200/250 gt printer uses uv-curable ink that needs a high energy level of uv light...
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29 uv curing system safety 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...
Page 30: Interlock Safety System
30 chapter 3 safety information interlock safety system interlock safety system introduction the arizona 200/250 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 butt...
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31 interlock safety system 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 ...
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32 chapter 3 safety information arizona 200/250 gt safety labels arizona 200/250 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...
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33 arizona 200/250 gt safety labels 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. [6] general warning located on the a...
Page 34: Safety Awareness
34 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness safety awareness introduction this section contains two sets of principles that must be followed to assure maximum safety when operating the arizona 200/250 gt printer. The first set uses negative examples to show you residual risks to avoid in order ...
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35 safety awareness situations and actions to avoid [12] [12] how not to use the printer (1 – 3) avoid these situations for your personal safety [11] [11] keep the table clear do not place your hand in the carriage pathway when printer power is on. Do not leave any objects on the table printing surf...
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36 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness [13] [13] do not push gantry do not push or force the gantry to move manually if it is already in motion. If you do move the gantry, a motion error message will display and you will have to use the mouse to click reset on the user interface lcd displa...
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37 safety awareness residual safety risks the arizona 250 gt is engineered to minimize machine components and operating procedures that may compromise operator safety. However, in order to maintain some machine operations and functionality, certain compromises are required. The following table docum...
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38 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness [13] [13] arizona 250 gt residual risks (1 – 6) risk area crushing/shear hazard a high risk crushing hazard is created by the movement of the carriage and gantry supports. Keep hands away from this area unless the printer power is off. [17] [17] carri...
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39 safety awareness a high risk crushing/pinch hazard is created by the table and the carriage. [19] [19] table/carriage pinch hazard a high risk crushing/pinch hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry when the z-axis is moving (carriage moves up or down). [20] [20] gantry/carriage crush haz...
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40 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness a medium risk crushing/pinch hazard is created by the gantry and the table frame. [21] [21] gantry/table pinch harard a medium risk crushing/pinch hazard is created by the gantry and the table frame stop on the underside of the table at the electronic...
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41 safety awareness shearing hazard a high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame from the bottom. [23] [23] carriage/gantry frame shear hazard a high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame from the bottom. [24] [24] hazard [13] arizona 250...
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42 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness a high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame. [25] [25] hazard entanglement hazard a medium risk of finger or material entanglement is created by the web assembly (igus track). [26] [26] igus impact hazard [13] arizona 2...
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43 safety awareness a medium risk impact hazard is created by the carriage when cycling from left to right. [27] [27] carriage impact hazard heat hazard: the uv lamp assembly and the surrounding guard can be hot. [28] [28] uv lamp heat hazard [13] arizona 250 gt residual risks (6 – 6) risk area crus...
Page 44: Roll Media Safety Awareness
44 chapter 3 safety information roll media safety awareness 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 arizona 200/250 gt printer. The first image uses a negative ex...
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45 roll media safety awareness residual safety risks the arizona 200/250 gt roll media option is engineered to minimize machine components and operating procedures that may compromise operator safety. However, in order to maintain some machine operations and functionality, certain compromises are re...
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46 chapter 3 safety information roll media safety awareness.
Page 47: Chapter 4
47 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface.
Page 48: Operator Interface Hardware
48 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface operator interface hardware 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] [32...
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49 operator interface hardware illustration [33] [33] vacuum system hardware [34] [34] carriage area hardware.
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50 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface operator interface hardware operator interface components [17] [17] hardware interface components (1 – 3) component function 1) main power switch the arizona 200/250 gt has an ac power switch that turns the printer on and off. The switch also serves as...
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51 operator interface hardware 8) emergency stops 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 twistin...
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52 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface operator interface hardware status of beacon light states the status light indicates the following printer status to the operator. [18] emergency stop effects note: there are three emergency stop buttons, one on the control station podium and one on ea...
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53 operator interface hardware ■ thermal fluid heater ■ purge pump ■ purge valve ■ printheads jetting.
Page 54: Operator Interface Software
54 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface operator interface software operator interface software introduction the arizona 200/250 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 b...
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55 operator interface software special prints special prints tab) special prints provides various special adjustment prints, ruler images, a quality control reference print image, and the nozzle check print. Software upgrade (upgrade tab) allows field service technicians to update the printer to the...
Page 56: Print Job Control Module
56 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface 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...
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57 print job control module components of the print job control module [20] job control components explained 1) job and printer status panel the job status panel is in the top left corner of the display screen. It shows information about the current state of the printer or job activities. ■ printer ...
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58 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface print job control module 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 mod...
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59 print job control module [21] [37] [37] command toolbar print job this command can do the following actions depending on context: ■ activates a selected inactive job by moving it to the active list. ■ un-holds a held job. ■ un-holds an job that had an error currently. Hold job the command can do ...
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60 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface print job control module flatbed settings icon a dialog window automatically appears when confirmation is required. If it is closed before you select confirm, it can be reopened by clicking on this icon. Media parameters enter or confirm the thickness ...
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61 print job control module 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 o...
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62 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface print job control module 7) job placement preview the table placement preview shows the print location and a proportional representation of the image in relation to the table. The zoom button in the bottom right corner activates a popup preview window....
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63 print job control module [22] 10) printer interface module tabs these tabs allow you to switch between different functional modules of the printer. Click on a tab to display the screen associated with each of the modules available. 11) software version number and image upload progress displays th...
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64 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface print job control module the image upload progress panel indicates the name of a job that is currently uploading to the printer. This panel only displays information while an image is transferred from the productionhouse computer..
Page 65: Counter Module
65 counter module counter module introduction the counter 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. Illustr...
Page 66: Settings Module
66 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface settings module settings module introduction the settings module allows you to review and change the date and time, network connection settings, user interface configurations, printer settings and, if installed, the roll media settings. Date and time s...
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67 settings module problems. One situation that would require changes is if your network does not use dhcp to automatically obtain network settings. In this case network settings have to be entered manually. If you don't know how to do this, bring in a network consultant to determine what the settin...
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68 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface settings module ■ french ■ dutch ■ japanese ■ italian ■ spanish measurement units allows you to specify how to display offsets and dimensions units: ■ metric ■ imperial printer settings [27] allows you to set the following: ■ flatbed print gap ■ underl...
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69 settings module roll module [28] separation between copies specifies the separation in the selected measurement units. Media move on unload specifies the amount of media moved on unload in the selected measurement units. Note: this setting icon is displayed only if the roll media option is instal...
Page 70: Special Prints Module
70 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface special prints module special prints module introduction the special prints sub-module displays two lists. The list on the left shows the available special prints. Some of these prints are used by service technicians to adjust and troubleshoot the prin...
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71 special prints module illustration [44] [44] special prints module how to load a special print 1) click a special print to select it in the left window. 2) click the add button to place it in the print queue on the right. That special print is now available in the active job list. How to print a ...
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72 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface installation and upgrade module installation and upgrade module introduction as we are committed to improve and refine the quality and functionality of the arizona 200/250 gt printer, there will be periodic upgrades to the underlying firmware and print...
Page 73: Chapter 5
73 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt.
Page 74: Training Requirements
74 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt training requirements training requirements introduction the operator must receive training for safety, printer operation, and productionhouse ® software prior to operating the arizona 200/250 gt printer. Safety training before operating the arizona...
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75 how to power the printer on and off 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 arizona 200/250 gt software is displayed on the lcd flat panel monitor. The monitor is located on the operator con...
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76 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt how to power the printer on and off [46] [46] ac power switch 6. The splash screen will show some further initialization messages and then the initial job control module screen appears. The initialization is complete when the top left panel of the d...
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77 how to power the printer on and off how to power off 1. Turn the ac power switch to the off position. 2. Close the vacuum shut-off valves on top of the carriage ink reservoir to prevent the ink from draining out and filling the waste tray. [47] [47] vacuum shutoff valves (magenta, yellow are off ...
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78 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt how to power the printer on and off illustration [48] [48] ac power switch and lockout 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 bl...
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79 how to install the onyx printer driver how to install the onyx printer driver introduction this section explains how to install and configure the onyx productionhouse arizona 200/250 gt printer installation file. Purpose the printer installation file configures the onyx software so that it knows ...
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80 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt how to install the onyx printer driver 6. After the printer driver is installed the configure printer port window will launch automatically. Select tcp/ip printer then click on configure. [49] [49] configure printer port 7. Enter the network name of...
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81 how to install the onyx printer driver 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 configuration...
Page 82: How to Manage Print Jobs
82 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt daily start-up and shut-down 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 ...
Page 83: How to Set Up A Print Job
83 how to set up a print job how to set up a print job introduction this section explains how to select an image to print on the arizona 200/250 gt. The basic steps are outlined here and explained below. More detailed explanations for some of these steps are available job control module. ■ prepare a...
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84 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt how to set up a print job 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...
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85 how to set up a print job 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 either the media to be printed on, or a masking material. The masking material should not be thicker than the media to be printed o...
Page 86: The Media Vacuum System
86 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt the media vacuum system how to manage the media vacuum the media vacuum system introduction the arizona 200/250 gt uses a low-flow, high-vacuum system to secure rigid media for printing on the printer table. A fabricated aluminum overlay sheet place...
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87 the media vacuum system illustration [29] [51] vacuum zone controls 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...
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88 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt the media vacuum system how to maintain the vacuum overlay sheet if an overlay sheet is damaged, replace it. The overlay is an optional commercial item and can be ordered from your local sales representative. You may want to purchase multiple overla...
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89 how to create custom vacuum zones 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...
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90 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt how to create custom vacuum zones illustration [30] [52] imperial vacuum zones [53] [53] metric vacuum zones (0,0) print origin (1) left vacuum zone (2) right vacuum zone (3) top vacuum zone [52] (4) vacuum bleed valve (5) left zone control (6) top ...
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91 how to create custom vacuum zones 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 ...
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92 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt how to create custom vacuum zones [55] [55] how to handle the overlay 3. With one hand on the top and the other on the bottom, carefully flip the overlay over and lay it down flat on the table (or another clean, flat surface). 4. Remove any old foam...
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93 how to create custom vacuum zones [56] [56] 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 black perimeter tape. 7. Carefully lift the overlay back to its original positi...
Page 94: How to Manage Media
94 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt how to handle media how to manage media how to handle media introduction océ display graphics systems has conducted extensive testing of many media. Since the arizona 200/250 gt printer is capable of imaging on a wide range of material, we encourage...
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95 how to handle media ■ 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 material may curl resulting in misalignment, jams, or decreased printing quality. ■ so...
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96 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt how to handle media 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 i...
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97 underlay board to reduce artifacts 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, use the p...
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98 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 200/250 gt underlay board to reduce artifacts illustration [57] [57] underlay board with media how to prepare the underlay board 1. Seal the edges of the underlay board with tape or use a liquid sealer to prevent vacuum leaks through the edges of the board. 2....
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99 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option.
Page 100: Roll Media Option Hardware
100 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option roll media option hardware roll media option hardware introduction the base configuration for the arizona 200/250 gt is a flatbed printer where the media is static during printing. A roll media option (rmo) is available for the printer that allows t...
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101 roll media option hardware 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. Th...
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102 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option roll media option hardware 8) media core locks 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. 9) media tension bar provides constant t...
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103 roll media option specifications roll media option specifications introduction the roll media option available for the arizona 200/250 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...
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104 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option roll media option specifications maximum media thickness this value is not officially specified. It is theoretically possible for the rmo system to accommodate media up to 3mm (0.11 inches). However, most media at or near that thickness will have pr...
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105 roll media theory of operations roll media theory of operations introduction the roll media option system operating specification is described in terms of the following states: ■ media load ■ media unload ■ media initialization ■ media printing ■ media manual feed ■ media idle ■ media end of rol...
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106 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option roll media theory of operations introduction to media loading loading and threading roll media is a manual process. A media shaft is required for both the supply and take-up media rolls. The function of the shaft is to provide additional core suppor...
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107 roll media theory of operations detected, the move is interrupted, motion stopped, and the user is notified to cut the media or otherwise remedy the situation. The cancel command returns the media tension bar to its original position (this is assuming the media has not been cut) to be ready for ...
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108 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option foot pedal switch functions 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 ped...
Page 109: Roll Media Manager
109 roll media manager roll media manager introduction the roll media manager is the part of the printer interface that allows you to prepare to print on roll media. With it you can load and unload media, change media type and parameters, and initialize the printer to prepare it to print on roll med...
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110 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option roll media manager component - function table [36] how to use the roll media manager the procedure to use these icons to load and unload media is explained in the next two sections. How to verify or change media parameters and to actually print a ro...
Page 111: How to Load Media
111 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 loadi...
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112 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to load media 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. [61] [61]...
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113 how to load media 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. [62] [62] ruler to center media note: the supplied ruler has both metric (millimeters) and imperial (inches) scales. When a med...
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114 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to load media 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 u...
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115 how to load media 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 feed it up and over the take-up roll. [65] [65] feed media through access door 7. Check alignment of the media by feeding it down to the supply roll and...
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116 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to load media 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. [67] [67] tape media to the take-up roll core note:...
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117 how to unload and cut media 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 ...
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118 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to unload and cut media c: remove media from the take-up shaft in printer or remove take-up shaft 1. If there are only a few images on the take-up roll and you want to remove them without removing the take-up roll from the printer you can press ...
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119 how to set up a roll media job in productionhouse 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 productionhouse. The specification of either type of job can also be changed after the print job is...
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120 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to set up a roll media job in productionhouse [69] [69] onyx roll hold note: the hold for operator is not selected in this illustration since the default is unchecked. If you want to initiate a hold, click it to select. Result the operator has a...
Page 121: How to Print On Roll Media
121 how to print on roll media 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 inv...
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122 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to print on roll media before you begin media must be loaded and initialized as explained in the section "how to load roll media". Attention: the red emergency stop buttons do not stop the media transport when you print on roll media (they only ...
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123 how to print on roll media [71] [71] roll media manager keyboard note: if you have used a media before, it will be listed in the media type pull-down menu in alphanumeric order. If the list contains less than 10 media types, a drop down list is displayed. If there are more that 10 media types, t...
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124 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to print on roll media result any print jobs that are in the queue, not on hold, and marked as roll jobs will print. There is no explicit confirmation required to start a roll media print job. Any roll media jobs in the print queue will start to...
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125 how to determine media advance correction 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 d...
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126 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to determine media advance correction 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 significan...
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127 how to determine media advance correction 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 wise to use the lighter colors to calibrate the correction factor....
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128 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to determine media advance correction.
Page 129: Chapter 7
129 chapter 7 how to use the static suppression upgrade kit.
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130 chapter 7 how to use the static suppression upgrade kit reduce static with a static suppression kit 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-rel...
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131 reduce static with a static suppression kit 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...
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132 chapter 7 how to use the static suppression upgrade kit reduce static with a static suppression kit 3. Loosen the bracket mount screw and then slide the bracket up in the keyed slot to remove it. [74] [74] bracket mounted low 4. Turn the bracket 180 degrees and then fit the other keyed slot over...
Page 133: Chapter 8
133 chapter 8 ink system management.
Page 134: Arizona 200/250 Gt Ink
134 chapter 8 ink system management arizona 200/250 gt ink arizona 200/250 gt ink introduction the arizona 200/250 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,...
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135 arizona 200/250 gt ink block and printheads. An internal thermostat on each printhead and one on the reservoir block provides temperature feedback. The condition of the printheads is maintained by periodic cleaning at the maintenance station on the gantry. During this procedure the operator suct...
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136 chapter 8 ink system management arizona 200/250 gt ink illustration [76] [76] ink bay with bags ink filters the arizona 200/250 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 blo...
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137 arizona 200/250 gt ink ■ do not use ink that is past the expiry date displayed in the ink system status menu (click the ink icon in the print job control module to view the ink menu). ■ perform printhead maintenance every day before printing. ■ swab the printheads with uv flush at least once a w...
Page 138: How to Change Ink Bags
138 chapter 8 ink system management 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 ...
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139 how to change ink bags illustration [77] [77] 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 plasti...
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140 chapter 8 ink system management how to change ink bags.
Page 141: Chapter 9
141 chapter 9 error handling and troubleshooting.
Page 142: Troubleshooting Overview
142 chapter 9 error handling and troubleshooting 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...
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143 troubleshooting overview 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 closed, there is no vacuum pressure to hold the ink and it will drip out of the printhead. ■ check that there is no hair or other debris on the ...
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144 chapter 9 error handling and troubleshooting how to improve quality when banding occurs 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 wit...
Page 145: Chapter 10
145 chapter 10 printer maintenance.
Page 146: Maintenance Guidelines
146 chapter 10 printer maintenance maintenance guidelines maintenance guidelines introduction the arizona 200/250 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...
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147 maintenance guidelines 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 pri...
Page 148: Maintenance Procedures
148 chapter 10 printer maintenance printhead maintenance 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 ...
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149 printhead maintenance 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 performa...
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150 chapter 10 printer maintenance printhead maintenance 1. Switch 1 to purge ink 2. Switch 2 to raise carriage 3. Switch 3 to activate suction pump illustration [78] [78] maintenance station switches how to perform maintenance 1. Verify that the ink temperature is at least 40° centigrade (140° fahr...
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151 printhead maintenance 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 remove any particles that could damage the nozzles in the printheads. [79] [79] clean ...
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152 chapter 10 printer maintenance printhead maintenance note: during maintenance, be careful not to touch the nozzle plates as this can damage the printhead. 8. Slide the maintenance station cover back to its closed position. The carriage will move back to its previous print-ready height. 9. Printe...
Page 153: Clean Carriage Underside
153 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 t...
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154 chapter 10 printer maintenance clean carriage underside illustration [81] [81] 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 maxi...
Page 155: Swab Printheads
155 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 maintenance. Purpose important caution: to maintain print quality it is very imp...
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156 chapter 10 printer maintenance swab printheads 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 perpendicular to the printhead. Never use isopropyl alcohol to clean t...
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157 swab printheads 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 required. 11. Run another nozzle check, if necessary. When the nozzle check print...
Page 158: Clean Uv Lamp Filters
158 chapter 10 printer maintenance 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...
Page 159: Remove Ink From The Table
159 remove ink from the table 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...
Page 160: Empty The Ink Waste Tray
160 chapter 10 printer maintenance 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 ...
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161 empty the ink waste tray 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 closes clean (drip free) but because it has long pipe use a piece of cloth or paper to ...
Page 162: Fill The Coolant Reservoir
162 chapter 10 printer maintenance fill the coolant reservoir 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 co...
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163 fill the coolant reservoir required tools syringe (supplied with starter kit) wear gloves (coolant will not harm the skin, but gloves are recommended). Coolant illustration [83] [83] fill coolant reservoir fill the coolant reservoir 1. Open the container of coolant fluid. 2. Insert the syringe i...
Page 164: Clean Gantry Rails
164 chapter 10 printer maintenance 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 h...
Page 165: How to Change Ink Filters
165 how to change ink filters 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 b...
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166 chapter 10 printer maintenance how to change ink filters before you begin important! Open the sliding maintenance station door to disable the ink pumps. Close all four of the purge valves on the top of the carriage. Required tools philips screwdriver (only if enclosure thumb-screws are too tight...
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167 how to change ink filters [85] [85] invert the ink filter 5. Remove the ink filter from the metal retainer clips. 6. Unscrew the cap on top of the new filter but keep it for use in the next step. 7. Unscrew the cap at the top connection to the old filter (the blue cap in the circle shown in the ...
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168 chapter 10 printer maintenance how to change ink filters 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 still closed. 3. Replace the ink filter enclosure cover. 4. Perform routine printhead maintenance before printing. 5...
Page 169: How to Change Ink Bags
169 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 ...
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170 chapter 10 printer maintenance how to change ink bags before you begin safety information - use appropriate safety equipment - nitrile gloves and eye protectors. Take precautions to avoid ink on your skin or in your eyes. Caution: be sure to read the section on safety guidelines for ink material...
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171 how to change ink bags 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. Identify the the ink bag t...
Page 172: How to Change A Uv Lamp
172 chapter 10 printer maintenance how to change a uv lamp how to change a uv lamp introduction the arizona 200/250 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 wh...
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173 how to change a uv lamp illustration [87] [87] 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 t...
Page 174: Print A Nozzle Check
174 chapter 10 printer maintenance 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 followi...
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175 print a nozzle check required tools 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 resolved. To calculate the required offset when you print multiple consecutiv...
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176 chapter 10 printer maintenance print a nozzle check result when a printhead does not have any dropouts, it will look like the nozzle check print of the black (k) section illustrated below. Note: there is an indication of some poor directionality in one of the nozzles illustrated in the top left ...
Page 177: Rmo Maintenance Guidelines
177 rmo maintenance guidelines roll media option maintenance rmo maintenance guidelines introduction the arizona 200/250 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 def...
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178 chapter 10 printer maintenance how to clean the rubber capstan 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...
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179 how to clean the rubber capstan [90] [90] remove lint, dust, paper particles and debris removing stains (coffee, tea, soda pop, etc.) supplies needed: rubber gloves, soap, hot water, and lint-free cloth. 1. Put on nitrile gloves 2. Mix a cleaning solution that is 50:1 hot water to soap. Note: us...
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180 chapter 10 printer maintenance how to clean the rubber capstan 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. [91] [91] ink spill on capstan 2. Wipe up the majority of the...
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181 how to clean the rubber capstan 3. Wet a new absorbent cloth with alcohol and wipe up the remaining ink. [93] [93] wet fresh cloth with alcohol 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 do...
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182 chapter 10 printer maintenance how to clean the rubber capstan result when the capstan is kept clean and its rubber surface free of blemishes or defects you will be ensured of accurate media transport and optimal print quality. If its surface is badly damaged the capstan will need to be replaced...
Page 183: Appendix A
183 appendix a application information.
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184 appendix a application information application resources on the web site 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/, ...
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185 application resources on the web site 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 cappe...
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186 appendix a application information application resources on the web site.
Page 187: Index
187 index index a ac power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ac power plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 alphanumeric input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 b banding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 b...
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188 index r reduce artifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 s safety interlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 safety labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 safety training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 speci...