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Oce Arizona 200 GT User Manual
Summary of Arizona 200 GT
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Océ arizona 200/250/300/350 gt user manual, version 3.3 revision a océ user manual.
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Copyright © 2009 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 any implied wa...
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Contents chapter 1 introduction......................................................................................................... 7 preface......................................................................................................... 8 product compliance...............................
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How to handle media....................................................................... 110 underlay board to reduce artifacts..................................................... 113 chapter 6 how to operate the océ arizona 350 xt..................................................... 115 océ ariz...
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How to change ink bags........................................................................ 234 chapter 11 error handling and troubleshooting............................................................ 237 troubleshooting overview......................................................................
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6 contents.
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Chapter 1 introduction.
Page 8: Preface
Preface introduction this manual provides the operator with information about the following océ uv flatbed inkjet printers: ■ océ arizona® 200 gt ■ océ arizona® 250 gt ■ océ arizona® 300 gt ■ océ arizona® 350 gt ■ océ arizona® 350 xt the operational features of these printer models are similar with ...
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Océ dgs on the internet for further information on documentation and support for your printer 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.Writer@oce.Com safet...
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Unfamiliar with its operation, onyx productionhouse® training is required. Training courses are available; contact your local océ representative. The operator or other trained personnel are expected to handle all user maintenance as detailed in the user manual, and also replacement of consumable par...
Page 11: Product Compliance
Product compliance introduction this section provides the emc fcc compliance information and points to the dgs web site for access to the official documents for all agency compliance standards that the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 gt and océ arizona 350 xt conform to. It also provides printer manufac...
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[1] ce declaration 200gt & 250gt chapter 1 - introduction 12 product compliance.
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[2] ce declaration 200gt & 250gt page 2 chapter 1 - introduction 13 product compliance.
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[3] ce declaration 300gt & 350gt page 1 chapter 1 - introduction 14 product compliance.
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[4] ce declaration 300gt & 350gt page 2 chapter 1 - introduction 15 product compliance.
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[5] ce declaration 350xt page 1 chapter 1 - introduction 16 product compliance.
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[6] ce declaration 350xt page 2 noise measurement test summary tested according to en13023:2003, en11204, iso3744:1994(e)/iso3746:1995(e) and declared according to iso4871:1984(e) measurements taken at the sample in 5 different locations, printer in normal operation with vacuum pump, does not exceed...
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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 200/250/300/350 gt in europe: océ technologies b.V. St. Urbanus...
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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 19 product compliance.
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Chapter 1 - introduction 20 product compliance.
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Chapter 2 product overview.
Page 22: Printer Specifications
Printer specifications introduction the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 gt and océ arizona 350 xt are four or five color flatbed inkjet printers capable of producing large format images on various rigid and flexible media (the 200 gt and 250 gt models are cmyk only, while the 300 gt, 350 gt and 350 xt c...
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Recommended), optional roll media option for flexible media printing, océ procut flatbed cutter, océ inks and other consumables, océ media and océ professional services. The specifications for the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 gt models are listed below. See chapter 6 for océ arizona 350 xt specificat...
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Specification feature production: 16.8 sq.Metres/hr. (180 sq.Ft./hr.) quality: 11.5 sq.Metres/hr.) 124 sq.Ft./hr.) quality-matte: 8.3 sq. Metres/hr. (89 sq. Ft./hr.) quality-density: 6.5 sq. Metres/hr. (70 sq. Ft./hr.) fine art: 9.3 sq.Metres/hr. (101 sq.Ft./hr.) print modes / speeds (flatbed only) ...
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Of fixed droplets. The use of variable sized droplets results in dots on the media of varying size (area) and density which in turn allows the use of four-color (cmyk) printing for all image features. Using océ variadot imaging technology results in excellent print quality and a superior ink economy...
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Chapter 2 - product overview 26 printer specifications.
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Chapter 3 safety information.
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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 200/250/300/350 gt printer. Read all of the material in this section and also review the material safety data sheet (msds) documen...
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Hazards identification # irritating to skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment dangers for people and environ- ment inks are not su...
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Store in accordance with current national regulations requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: store between 5 - 30°c. Protect from heat and direct sunlight. Storage conditions do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials. Do not store together with alkalis (caustic solutio...
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Strategy area protective work clothing; disposable overalls are preferable. Acrylates, like any other organic solvent, are skin and/or eye irritants. Since acrylates do not evaporate, they will remain on the skin or clothes for extended periods. This long term exposure, caused by the non volatility,...
Page 32: Uv Curing System Safety
Uv curing system safety introduction the uv curing system on the arizona printers generate hazardous levels of thermal, electrical and uv energies. These printers use uv-curable ink that needs a high energy level of uv light to cure. The system is made up of two medium pressure mercury arc lamps att...
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Caution: warning for seated individuals: the uv emissions and blue light emissions profile of the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 gt is at its worst for individuals in a seated position (table height of 90cm). Remove all chairs within 5 meters (16 feet) of the printer. Attention: the uv lamps contain me...
Page 34: Interlock Safety System
Interlock safety system introduction the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 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 ...
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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 200/250/300/350 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 und...
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Label description machine lockout: a reminder to turn off and lock out the ac power switch before servicing any elec- trical components. Located on the mains power switch. Warning: electric shock hazard located on the door to the electronics enclosure, the uv lamp power supply cover, the carriage co...
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Label description [19] electrical shock hazard electrical shock hazard equipment powered by two power cords. Turn off power switch or remove both power cords before servicing refer to the section "how to power the printer on and off" [20] high leakage current warning: high leakage current earth conn...
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Label description [25] no step on strut no step do not step on the table strut. If pressure is put on the table strut it can bend and thus affect the level of the printer table and therefore print quality. [26] pe-k pe - k gnd protective earth identification. Chapter 3 - safety information 39 océ ar...
Page 40: 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 200/250/300/350 gt printer. The first set uses negative examples to show you residual risks to avoid in order to prevent injury to the operator. Th...
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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. [28] 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. [30] 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. [32] uv lamp hazard residual safet...
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [34] table/gantry pinch hazard a high risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the table and the gantry. [35] table/carriage pinch hazard a high risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the table and the carriage. Chapter 3 - safety information 44 safety awareness.
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [36] 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 45 safety awareness.
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [37] gantry/table pinch harard a medium risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the gantry and the table frame. Chapter 3 - safety information 46 safety awareness.
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [38] 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 table at the electronics enclosure end. [39] carriage/gantry frame shear hazard shearing hazard a high risk shearing ha...
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [40] hazard a high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame from the bottom. [41] hazard a high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame. Chapter 3 - safety information 48 safety awareness.
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [42] igus impact hazard entanglement hazard a medium risk of fin- ger or material entan- glement is created by the web assembly (igus track). [43] carriage impact hazard a medium risk impact hazard is created by the carriage when cy- cling from left to right. Chapter ...
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Crushing/shear hazard risk area [44] uv lamp heat hazard heat hazard: the uv lamp assembly and the surrounding guard can be hot. Chapter 3 - safety information 50 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 (rmo) for your arizona printer. The first image uses a negative example to show you a situation to avoid in order to prevent injur...
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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 pressed. Do not place your hand on the media roll motor enclosure when the green bea- con light is on as the gantry may move at any time. Chap...
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Chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface.
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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. [48] user interface hardware # (9) maintenance station (1) main power switch (10) co...
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Illustration [49] vacuum system hardware [50] carriage area hardware chapter 4 - how to navigate the user interface 55 operator interface hardware.
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Operator interface components hardware interface components # function component the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 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 o...
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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 59 operator interface hardware.
Page 60: Printer Interface Software
Printer interface software introduction the printer software is displayed on the lcd monitor. The interface has six main modules that are accessed by tabs located at the bottom of the display. Click on these tabs to access the modules. Print job control is the default module displayed when the softw...
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Operator interface module tabs # [52] 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 62: 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 job list or job queue. 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 productionhouse profile u...
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The command can do following actions depending on context: ■ puts an active job on hold. ■ waits until the printer finishes a currently printing copy and puts the job on hold. Hold job the command can do following actions depending on context: ■ deactivates a selected active job by moving it to the ...
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A dialog window automatically appears when confirmation is re- quired. If it is closed before you select confirm, it can be reopened by clicking on this button. Media parameters enter or confirm the thickness of the media. The printer will auto- matically adjust the carriage height to media thicknes...
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This button controls the ink heater and also displays the ink tem- perature. The state of the button reflects the status of the ink heater. The heater times out after two hours of inactivity (time can be changed up to four hours by a service technician). If the ink heater is turned off when the time...
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■ all incoming jobs issued from the onyx productionhouse workflow go directly into the active job list. ■ after a job is printed it automatically moves from the active to the inactive job list. ■ the operator can drag and drop jobs to move them between the active and inactive job lists (except for a...
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■ the operator can automatically set the status of a job to hold when the job is put in this queue. This can be set separately for flatbed and roll media jobs. 9) job information and parameters panel the job information area displays only relevant job parameters of the current print job. For example...
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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 71: 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 [55] count...
Page 72: 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 # [56] 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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User interface settings # [58] user interface 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 uni...
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Printer settings # [59] printer settings allows you to set the following: ■ flatbed print gap ■ underlay thickness ■ table vacuum timeout ■ end of swath delay ■ full carriage travel ■ automatic warmup day ■ automatic warmup time ■ ionizer bar (static suppression - on or off) roll module # [60] roll ...
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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 is displayed only if the roll media option is installed. Chapter 4 - how to navigate the user interface 7...
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Tools and utilities module introduction the tools and utilities module has six sub-modules: shutdown, job manager, special prints, ink flush, spit catcher alignment, and the system logs. When you click on the tools and utilities tab, special prints always appears first. Click on the other icons to a...
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Shutdown use the shutdown icon when you need to turn the printer power off. The printer should be left powered on at all times but there are some exceptions such as for ink flushes, some service procedures, or if the printer requires a reboot. Job manager the job manager allows you to view a select ...
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# [62] special prints 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 of the print job control module. How to print a special print go...
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Will not work without it. If you attach a new bag of ink that is not compatible, or for any other reason an ink flush is required, you will see the ink status screen with a mesaage that directs you to the ink flush procedure. Note: contact your local service representative for information about the ...
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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 200/250/300/350 gt printer, there will be periodic upgrades to the underlying firmware and printer software. Software updates are available only to customers with a...
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Chapter 4 - how to navigate the user interface 82 installation and upgrade module.
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Chapter 5 how to operate the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 gt.
Page 84: Training Requirements
Training requirements introduction the operator must receive training for safety, printer operation, and productionhouse® software prior to operating the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 gt printer. Safety training before operating the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 gt printer, make sure you have read and u...
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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 interface software is displayed on the lcd monitor that is located on the oper- ator control station. From there the operator can access and control the ...
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3. If it is not already on, turn on the power of the control station lcd monitor. 4. During the boot-up procedure, the printer software is automatically started. The software displays a splash screen followed by a screen that requests you to raise and then lower the carriage guard. 5. Lift the carri...
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How to power off attention: to maintain optimal printer reliability, leave the power on at all times. However, there are exceptions such as for ink flushes, some service procedures, or if the printer requires a reboot. If you need to shut down the printer for just a few minutes, follow this procedur...
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■ turn off lamps ■ wait for the ink temperature to reach at least 40° centi- grade -104° fahrenheit) ■ ■ perform printhead maintenance ■ swab printheads ■ turn off ink heater ■ wait until ink cools to below 30°c, then close off all purge valves on the carriage ■ if the automatic printer warm-up was ...
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Illustration [65] ac power switch and lockout how to use the disconnect device attention: the ac power plug is the main disconnect device for the printer. For maximum safety, if the printer is moved, the ac power plug must first be unplugged from the printer. 1. Follow the lock-out procedure above. ...
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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 200/250/300/350 gt printer installation file. Purpose the printer installation file configures the onyx software so that it knows how to com- municate with the ...
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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. [66] 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. [67] 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 93: 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 200/250/300/350 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....
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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. 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 me...
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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 98: The Media Vacuum System
How to manage the media vacuum the media vacuum system introduction the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 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 ove...
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Illustration [68] [69] vacuum bleed valve and zone controls # 2 - left zone is open 1 - bleed valve partly open 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, ...
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See dimples on the media that are the same size and location as the vacuum table punched holes, introduce bleed until the dimples disappear from the media. The bleed valve is off when its handle is in the horizontal position. To activate the bleed valve, turn the handle to the vertical position. The...
Page 101: How To Handle Media
How to handle media introduction océ display graphics systems has conducted extensive testing of many media. Since the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 gt printer is capable of imaging on a wide range of ma- terial, we encourage you to explore various media so that you can establish your own criteria for...
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■ 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 printable side and a non-printable side. If you print on a non- printable side, adhesion and color may be affect...
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Media-related application bulletins for additional information on various aspects of handling and managing media refer to the customer support web site. See appendix a of this document for a list of available bulletins or visit the web site to download bulletins: http://www.Dgs.Oce.Com/printersuppor...
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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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Required tool ■ foam tape (part # 3010106701) - use only to create custom zones. Do not use it on the perimeter of the printer table: for the perimeter, use part # 3010106699. Note that these tapes are not available for direct sales to customers. Please see your local service representative to purch...
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[72] metric 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 dirt on the ...
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1. With the gantry in its home position, carefully lift the overlay up enough to release it from the two registration pins (the pins are located on the control side of the table near the corners of the overlay: the side with the print button and vacuum gauge). [73] registration pins 2. With one pers...
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4. Remove any old foam tape that is no longer required in the new configuration. 5. Clean the area of the overlay sheet where the new foam tape is to be applied with isopropyl alcohol. 6. Measure and add tape (part # 3010106701: gray silicone foam tape) in the desired locations to create zones. When...
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10. Completely cover all zones, close the bleed valve, turn on the vacuum and verify the closed system vacuum level is > 20 inches of hg. Also verify that the time it takes for the vacuum to establish is less than 4 seconds. Chapter 5 - how to operate the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 gt 109 how to cr...
Page 110: 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 200/250/300/350 gt printer is capable of imaging on a wide range of ma- terial, we encourage you to explore various media so that you can establish y...
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Humidity changes of the working environment. Ideally, store media in the same envi- ronmental conditions as it will be used. ■ 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 peri...
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Media-related application bulletins for additional information on various aspects of handling and managing media refer to the customer support web site. See appendix a of this document or visit the web page to see a list of available bulletins: http://www.Dgs.Oce.Com/printersupport/printersuppor- tu...
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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 [76] underlay board with media how to prepare the...
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Chapter 6 how to operate the océ arizona 350 xt.
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Océ arizona 350 xt specifications and features introduction the océ arizona 350 xt is similar to the océ arizona 350 gt in the following areas: ■ gantry ■ carriage ■ rmo capable ■ white ink option the océ arizona 350 xt printer has a larger table and requires two single phase ac power circuits. The ...
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[77] arizona 350 xt hardware arizona 350 xt hardware description # hardware description label center zone vacuum manual valve 1 vacuum gauges for zones 1 and 2 2 print start button 3 foot switch 1 for zone 1 and center zone 4 foot switch 2 for vacuum zone 2 5 operator control station emergency stop ...
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Definition the océ arizona 350 xt is a four or five color flatbed inkjet printer capable of producing large format images on various rigid and flexible media. The printer consists of a flatbed vacuum table and moving gantry. The océ arizona 350 xt printer supports media up to 2.50m x 3.05m (8.2 x 10...
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350 xt 350 gt mode types print modes 5.2 (56) 5.1 (55) backlit white 3 layer 5.2 (56) 5.1 (55) day-night 5.2 (56) 5.1 (55) opaque 7.8 (84) 7.6 (82) backlit white 2 layer 7.8 (84) 7.6 (82) opaque chapter 6 - how to operate the océ arizona 350 xt 119 océ arizona 350 xt specifications and features.
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How to use the océ arizona 350 xt vacuum system introduction the océ arizona 350 xt uses a low-flow, high-vacuum system to secure rigid media for printing on the printer table. The vacuum field is created by three fabricated aluminum overlay sheets placed on the surface of the table. Two vacuum pump...
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[78] arizona 350 xt vacuum zones - european configuration vacuum system zones # description label center zone on/off valve 1 print origin 1 2 zone 1 3 center zone 4 print origin 2 5 zone 2 6 you can change the outer perimeter of the vacuum table with perimeter foam tape. However, we recommend that y...
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Note: for the perimeter of the printer table use only the black neoprene foam tape part # 3010106699. Do not use the gray foam tape (part # 3010106701) as it is used only to create custom zones, and this feature is not available with this printer model. Note that the tape is a not a commercial item ...
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3. Activate the zone (or zones) you wish to use either with the icon on the command bar of the print job module or with the matched foot switch (1 or 2) on the floor. 4. Start the print job either with the start icon on the command bar or with the start button located near the vacuum gauges. 5. De-a...
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How to print with dual origins introduction due to the larger table size and the vacuum zone arrangement of the océ arizona 350 xt printer, it is possible to print with dual origins on alternate multiple panels up to 1.25m x 2.5m (4'x8') in size. When you print the same image on multiple panels the ...
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Dual origin print jobs 1. Add your image to the active print job queue and then select it. 2. Enter 2 or more copies in the job parameters copies field. 3. Click on the enable dual origin box when it appears to make it active. Note: if the dimensions of your image are greater than the size of vacuum...
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Chapter 6 - how to operate the océ arizona 350 xt 126 how to print with dual origins.
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Chapter 7 how to operate the roll media option.
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Roll media option hardware introduction the base configuration for the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 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 ...
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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 200/250/300/350 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 ...
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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 137: 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 139: 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. [83] 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. [84] 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). [86] 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. [88] 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. [89] 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 7 - how to operate the roll media option 146 how to load media.
Page 147: 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 # [90] 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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User interface settings # [92] user interface 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 uni...
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Printer settings # [93] printer settings allows you to set the following: ■ flatbed print gap ■ underlay thickness ■ table vacuum timeout ■ end of swath delay ■ full carriage travel ■ automatic warmup day ■ automatic warmup time ■ ionizer bar (static suppression - on or off) roll module # [94] roll ...
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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 is displayed only if the roll media option is installed. Chapter 7 - how to operate the roll media option...
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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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2. Bend the other two creases slightly so that they have a v shape when viewed, as illustrated in the side view figure below. [101] side view of media protector 3. Bend the height adjustor (small triangle in the top corner of the edge protector) slightly and then straighten it again. This results in...
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7. Press down on the tape to fasten the protector in this position. [103] edge protector in position note: the adhesive on the edge protector can be re-used approximately ten times. If you find that it is not holding the protector in place, then use a new one. Result the media edge protectors will r...
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Chapter 7 - how to operate the roll media option 166 how to use media edge protectors.
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Chapter 8 how to use the static suppression upgrade kit.
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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. [105] 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 sl...
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Chapter 9 how to work with white ink.
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Operator guidelines for white ink introduction this chapter is necessary only if you have an océ arizona 350 gt or 350 xt with the white ink option included. The other arizona printer models do not have a white ink option. Due to the nature of the white ink, regular maintenance is required to keep t...
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White ink workflow overview introduction océ arizona printers with the white ink option provide 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 printer provides white ink ...
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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). [110] turn off two stage processing result productionhouse is now prepared to accept print jobs with white ink data. Chapter 9 - how to work with white ink 177 how to con...
Page 178: Quickstart
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 a media model that is set to quality-la...
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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 your printer: ■ flood fill layer - uses the flood fill layer configura...
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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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White data in more than the mask area, you will need to set up a different background 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 activ...
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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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How to access the spot layer tool 1. Open a print job in preflight. 2. Select the color corrections tab. 3. Click on tools and select spot layer tool. This will open the feature set. Note: if the enable checkbox won't activate, the media you used to open the job has not been configured with the qual...
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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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# [119] flood 100 psd [118] 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. # [121] select inverse [120] select 10. It is also possible to edit the spot channel much as you would any other data in a photo- sho...
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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: [123] new swatch [124] 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 ...
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# [126] spot swatch [125] 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 f...
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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. [128] 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. [129] 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. [132] 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. [134] embed file [135] embed placed 3. Note the information contained in the layers palette for file ...
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# [137] copied path [136] select clipping 2. Then move the new layer outside of the group it is in to un-link it from the clipping path. [138] moved channel 3. Once outside the group, make sure path is selected and fill it with your spot 1 color. Chapter 9 - how to work with white ink 198 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. [139] 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. [143] 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 9 - how to work with white ink 202 how to...
Page 203: How To Use Media Models
How to print with white ink how to use media models introduction you must use a media model that is configured for white ink before you can generate white ink output from productionhouse. The media is actually part of a media model description (sometimes incorrectly referred to as a profile) that co...
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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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[146] day/night print reflection when you process a print job in productionhouse with this media model as provided, the job information displayed in the printer's print job control module will appear as follows: [147] day/night parameters select the layers button in the job control module to activat...
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In production house, or it can be set up with onyx preflight spot layer tool. To re- purpose the model for use with flood fill, access the drop-down menu and change from spot to flood data. If a flood fill layer has been defined, no additional file preparation is required to activate white printing....
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Backlit application on clear substrate download file: oce_arizona_350_gt_whiteink_clearbacklit.Oml this media model is intended for use when you print data for backlit viewing on clear materials. Clear materials do not provide any light diffusion, which is often desired for more pleasing presentatio...
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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 fill at the bottom and turn off print reflec- tion. When you process a print job in productionhouse with this media model as provided, the job information displayed ...
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[156] define layers 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: [157] parameters select the layers button in the job control module to activate a graphical repr...
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Color and then subsequently address it with white spot data within preflight’s spot layer tool. [159] setup spot color [160] mode options 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 wi...
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[161] parameters chapter 9 - how to work with white ink 211 how to use media models.
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How to create a media for white ink print jobs introduction you must have a media model that is configured for white ink with the quality-layered print mode selected before you can successfully generate white ink output from produc- tionhouse. This section will explain how to create a new media mode...
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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 definition of how a particular material is used and included within a...
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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. [164] 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 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 ink output. You will ...
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1. In basic mode settings, click on mode options. [166] mode options 2. In the mode options window, select the quality-layered print mode. Click ok to save these settings and close the window. [167] define layers chapter 9 - how to work with white ink 217 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. [168] define layers 4. Click on define layers to open this dialog and the following window should appear. [169] 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. [170] define [171] 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%. [173] 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 9 - 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 9 - how to work with white ink 228 how to create and use quick sets.
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Chapter 10 ink system management.
Page 230: Arizona Printer Inks
Arizona printer inks introduction océ arizona printers use two types of uv-curable inks, referred to as océ ijc255 and océ ijc256. Both inks are easy to maintain, requiring daily maintenance with a vacuum suction device and a weekly physical cleaning (swabbing). The newer océ ijc256 inks also requir...
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Note: read the section on ink safety called "safety guidelines for ink material" before you handle the ink. The printer is optimized for the specific uv-curable ink supplied by océ display graphics systems. The ink is supplied to the printer in 2 liter collapsible bags that are loaded into the print...
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Caution: uncured ink is a serious health and safety risk! Avoid skin contact with ink and wear safety glasses with side shields and nitrile rubber gloves when handling ink. Attention: do not install inks that are not certified by océ display graphics systems for use in this printer, as this may resu...
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Ink filters the uv ink in your printer is protected from contaminants in the ink by means of ink filters. These are easily accessed and can be replaced by the operator when they become blocked with debris (see the maintenance section "how to change ink filters"). The expected average lifetime for a ...
Page 234: 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 [177] 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 10 - ink system management 236 how to change ink bags.
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Chapter 11 error handling and trou- bleshooting.
Page 238: 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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Chapter 12 printer maintenance.
Page 242: Maintenance Guidelines
Maintenance guidelines introduction the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 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 per...
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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 244: Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance procedures 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 a...
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Caution: the underside of the uv lamps may be hot, avoid touching them. Illustration [178] 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 ...
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6. Proceed to the next space between printheads and slide the clean area of cloth along the metal plate. 7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 until all ink is removed from the spaces between printheads. Use a new cloth wipe, if necessary. 8. Slide the maintenance station cover to the closed position. Chapter 12 -...
Page 247: Printhead Maintenance
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 the station and into t...
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This position as this will disable the ink pumps and thus prevent the performance of an ink purge, which is necessary for printhead maintenance. Note: it is not necessary to turn off the uv lamps as they are shuttered. However, they will be hot if they are on, so avoid touching them. Ink must be at ...
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2. Switch 2 to raise carriage 3. Switch 3 to activate suction pump illustration [179] maintenance station switches how to perform maintenance 1. Verify that the ink temperature is at least 40° centigrade (104° fahrenheit) before you begin printhead maintenance. 2. Slide the cover out from under the ...
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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. [180] clean suction-head note: in the next...
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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. Print a nozzle check to evaluate print quality. How to print a ...
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Note: this is an extreme example to illustrate the problem. In most cases you will likely see only two or three nozzles out. [182] nozzle check print magenta section how to correct nozzle dropouts 1. If there are only a few nozzle dropouts per printhead try suctioning the affected printheads again w...
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Maintenance for select printheads 1. On the top of the carriage there are 4 or 5 purge valves. If you have performed a printhead maintenance and find that one or more printheads require additional maintenance, turn off the valves of all the other colors. 2. Perform all of the steps for printhead mai...
Page 254: 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 a slight angle and not perpendicular to the printhead. Never use isopropyl alcohol to clean the printheads. Do not allow swabs to be conta...
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How to swab a single printhead note: swab one printhead at a time to reduce ink waste during the purge and also to minimize ink spill on your hand. In order to achieve the most effective swab, it is best to swab im- mediately after a purge while the ink is still dripping from the printheads. Close t...
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7. Rotate the swab by 180 degrees and repeat the previous step. 8. Discard the swab and repeat steps 2 to 6 for all the other printheads (if needed). 9. Perform printhead maintenance. 10. Once finished, all residual flush and ink in the gaps around the head should be carefully wiped away with a clea...
Page 258: 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...
Page 259: How To Remove Ink
How to remove ink introduction how often you need to perform these procedures will vary, depending on printer usage and work habits. Remove ink from the table and other metal surfaces clean ink from the table whenever necessary. If the ink is not cured, you can wipe it up with a paper towel or lint-...
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How to remove cured ink from the table 1. Scrape any cured ink from the surface of the table with a scraper (or a razor blade in a holder). Note: do not use a scraper on any of the printer skin surfaces or the maintenance station as this will scratch the finish. 2. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the...
Page 261: 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. [187] 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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Required tool ■ syringe (supplied with starter kit) ■ wear gloves (coolant will not harm the skin, but gloves are recommended). ■ coolant illustration [188] fill coolant reservoir fill the coolant reservoir 1. Open the container of coolant fluid. 2. Insert the syringe into the fluid and draw back th...
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Note: do not overfill the coolant as this can cause temperature variations. If the coolant does not flow into the fill nozzle the printer may have a defective nozzle and this will require a service call. 6. Remove the hose and store the syringe and the coolant fluid container until it is needed agai...
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Replace the spit catcher foam pad introduction the spit catcher consists of a slotted cover for the maintenance station drawer and a foam pad that is held in place under the drawer. The spit catcher is necessary for ijc2555 white ink and also for all five of the newer océ ijc256 inks. These inks req...
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2. Reach under the end of the door and pull on the spring-loaded knob while you hold the spit catcher metal base in place. [189] open spit catcher 3. Swing the metal base on its bracket part way down to reveal the pad. 4. Remove the spit catcher foam pad and replace it with a new one. [190] change s...
Page 268: 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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[192] dust on the gantry rail when to do if you notice any dirt or ink on the gantry rails, or an accumulation of debris on the grey rail bearing shields, clean them immediately with a poly-wipe lint-free cloth. Note: gently wipe dirt or debris from the gantry rails or bearing shields to avoid remov...
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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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Attention: a clogged ink filter can result in damage to your printer's ink system. Particulate matter buildup in the ink can cause problems that will require a service call. Be sure to change all ink filters every 12 months to avoid such problems. How to change an ink filter 1. Open the sliding main...
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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. [194] 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 ...
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How to change a uv lamp bulb introduction your océ arizona printer uses two uv lamps, one on each side of the carriage, to instantly cure the uv ink during printing. The bulbs in these uv lamps have a limited lifetime and must be replaced by the operator if they fail or when they can no longer cure ...
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Attention: if you touch the uv lamps with your bare fingers while replacing them, compounds from your skin can etch the surface and decrease uv transmission, which will shorten the useful life of the lamp. Caution: the uv lamps and the carriage guard may be hot if the printer has been active. Avoid ...
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4. Swing the uv lamp housing interlock safety bracket out of the way: [196] interlock safety bracket ■ first lift it straight up to the height of the blue connector; ■ then angle it away from the connector as you raise it higher; and ■ finally swing the bracket back over the connector and past the r...
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3. Rotate the shutter motor dampener until the uv shutters are open. [197] rotate motor dampener 4. Open the two uv light shields located at both ends of the uv lamp by rotating them fully in the counter-clockwise direction. [198] rotate light shields chapter 12 - printer maintenance 277 how to chan...
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5. Disconnect both uv lamp cables by first loosening the screw lock and then pulling the lock away from the connectors. [199] remove connectors 6. Grip the bulb by its ceramic ends. Chapter 12 - printer maintenance 278 how to change a uv lamp bulb.
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7. Ease the bulb out of the retainer clips, one end at a time and then remove it from the housing. [200] remove uv lamp bulb 8. Place the used bulb in a container for recycling. 9. Wipe the new bulb with the supplied alcohol wipe. 10. Wipe the shutters with the supplied alcohol wipe. 11. Ensure that...
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12. Pick up the new bulb by its ceramic ends. 13. Insert the bulb into the retainer clips one at a time, ensuring that the ceramic flange mates with the metal plate. [201] incorrect placement of bulb [202] correct placement of bulb 14. Reconnect the bulb connectors and tighten the screw locks. 15. R...
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How to replace the lamp housing 1. Wipe the quartz window in the bottom of the uv lamp housing bucket with an alcohol wipe. 2. Place the housing back into the carriage bucket. 3. Replace the old filter that was removed from the top of the housing with the new one supplied with the lamp. 4. Rotate th...
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How to maintain white ink introduction printers with the white ink option require care and maintenance to ensure that the white printheads function properly. White ink is re-circulated in the system to limit any settling of the ink. For this to take place, the printer must be left powered on at all ...
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How to agitate the white ink bag if you do not agitate the white ink bag at least once a month, you will see a message on the printer display that reminds you to agitate it. You will not be able to use the printer until this is done. This ensures that the white ink pigment does not settle in the bot...
Page 284: Rmo Maintenance Guidelines
Roll media option maintenance rmo maintenance guidelines introduction the océ arizona 200/250/300/350 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 e...
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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. [203] 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: nitrile gloves, safety goggles with side shields, several absorbent clothes, and isopropyl alcohol (95% pure). 1. Put on gloves and goggles. [204] ink spill on capstan chapter 12 - printer maintenance 287 how to clean the rubber capstan.
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2. Wipe up the majority of the ink by blotting with the absorbent cloth. [205] wipe up ink with cloth 3. Wet a new absorbent cloth with alcohol and wipe up the remaining ink. [206] wet fresh cloth with alcohol chapter 12 - printer maintenance 288 how to clean the rubber capstan.
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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. [207] wipe up remainder of ink 4. Allow adequate time for capstan to dry. Note: if the scrubbing action leaves fibers f...
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Chapter 12 - printer maintenance 290 how to clean the rubber capstan.
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Appendix a application information.
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Application resources on the web site introduction there are many resources available on the océ arizona customer support web site: ap- plication hints and tips, media recommendations, media models, msds information, customer application bulletins, and more. To access this information, navigate to: ...
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The customer application bulletins posted on the web site deal with many aspects of handling and managing media and printing with your arizona printer. At the time of this publication, the following bulletins were available to view or download: application bulletin 1 - new media profiles available a...
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Index ac power ac power ....................................................... 85 ac power plug ac power plug ............................................... 85 alphanumeric input alphanumeric input ....................................... 62 b banding banding ..........................................
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Media adhesion .................................. 102, 111 media shaft media shaft .................................................. 128 media storage media storage ..................................... 101, 110 media thickness media thickness .............................................. 95 msds ...
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V vacuum bleed valve vacuum bleed valve ................................ 56, 99 vacuum overlay vacuum overlay ............................................. 98 vacuum pump timeout vacuum pump timeout ................................. 98 vacuum system vacuum system .......................................