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Arizona 250 gt océ user manual arizona 250 gt user guide.
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Order number odgs part # 3010105832 edition revision a us océ-technologies b.V. Copyright © 2007, océ-technologies b.V. Venlo, the netherlands. 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...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
3 table of contents table of contents chapter 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 product compli...
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4 table of contents chapter 6 ink system management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 arizona 250 gt ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 how to change ink bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5: Chapter 1
5 chapter 1 introduction.
Page 6: Preface
6 chapter 1 introduction preface preface summary this user guide introduces you to the océ arizona ® 250 gt inkjet printer. It will orient you to the many features and procedures that enable you to print quality images on various media. Océ dgs on the internet for further information on documentatio...
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7 preface responsibilities of the operator the operator of the arizona 250 gt must be properly trained. Océ provides training for the operator in the use of hardware and software at the time of installation. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that only properly trained personnel operate t...
Page 8: Product Compliance
8 chapter 1 introduction product compliance product compliance introduction this section details the compliance and agency standards that the arizona 250 gt conforms to. It also provides manufacturing and contact information. Electromagnetic compatibility this equipment generates, uses and radiates ...
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9 product compliance agency compliance and standards the arizona t220uv complies to the following agencies and standards: note: third party confirmation of all declared will be obtained. Safety csa 60950:2000, ul 60950:2000, en60950, iec 60950 cb scheme report and certificate, en60204 including anne...
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10 chapter 1 introduction product compliance representatives marketing the arizona 250 gt in europe: océ technologies b.V. St. Urbanusweg 43, venlo, the netherlands p.O. Box 101, 5900 ma venlo telephone: (31) 77 359 2222 fax: (31) 77 354 4700 e-mail: info@oce.Com océ-deutschland gmbh solinger straße...
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11 chapter 2 product overview.
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12 chapter 2 product overview arizona 250 gt product features arizona 250 gt product features introduction the arizona 250 gt is a 4 color (cmyk) uv flatbed inkjet printer capable of producing large format images on various rigid and flexible media. The printer consists of a large vacuum table and m...
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13 arizona 250 gt product features arizona 250 gt specifications [1] [1] specifications (1 – 2) feature specification printing technology piezoelectric inkjet using océ variadot ™ imaging tech- nology; with two variable dot print heads per color, 8 in total. Print speed production mode: 16 m2/hour (...
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14 chapter 2 product overview arizona 250 gt product features océ variadot ™ variable droplet imaging technology the océ arizona 250 gt offers superior print quality and ink economy through the use of océ variadot imaging technology, the next evolution in piezoelectric inkjet technology that enables...
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15 arizona 250 gt product features océ variadot ™ for reduced ink consumption a significant benefit of océ variadot imaging technology is that it allows the use of only four inks (cmyk) for all areas of the printed image. This is very significant to the user in terms of ink consumption per square me...
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16 chapter 2 product overview arizona 250 gt product features.
Page 17: Chapter 3
17 chapter 3 safety information.
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18 chapter 3 safety information safety guidelines for ink materials safety guidelines for ink materials introduction this section outlines the safety concerns involved with the handling and use of the uv ink and flush for the arizona 250 gt printer. Read all of the material in this section and also ...
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19 safety guidelines for ink materials handling uv inks read and practice safety guidelines as outlined in the msds for each ink. Post these documents in the work area as required by prevailing law. Msds for all four inks are provided when you purchase inks. The following is a summary of the importa...
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20 chapter 3 safety information safety guidelines for ink materials [4] [5] [6] [4] first-aid measures exposure by: remedy inhalation remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, have a trained individual administer oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration and have a trained individu...
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21 safety guidelines for ink materials [7] [8] disposal of uv ink [9] [7] exposure controls engineer- ing measures local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls are normally required when handling or using this product to avoid overexposure. It is recommended that facilities storing or usi...
Page 22: Uv Curing System Safety
22 chapter 3 safety information uv curing system safety uv curing system safety introduction the uv curing system on the arizona 250 gt generates hazardous levels of thermal, electrical and uv energies. The arizona 250 gt printer uses uv-curable ink that needs a high energy level of uv light to cure...
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23 uv curing system safety ultraviolet and blue light hazards categories warning for seated individuals: the uv emissions and blue light emissions profile of the arizona 250 gt is at it's worst for individuals in a seated position (table height of 90cm). Remove all chairs within 5 metres of the prin...
Page 24: Interlock Safety System
24 chapter 3 safety information interlock safety system interlock safety system introduction the arizona 250 gt printer has an integrated safety interlock system that stops all machine motion when a situation that might compromise operator safety occurs. The printer has three emergency-stop buttons:...
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25 interlock safety system safety guard interlock function: the safety guard is an aluminum fence around the perimeter of the carriage. Motion motors disabled when it is not properly seated include the gantry drive and carriage drive. Also uv lamps switch off (not uv cooling fans), and z-axis drive ...
Page 26: Arizona 250 Gt Safety Labels
26 chapter 3 safety information arizona 250 gt safety labels arizona 250 gt safety labels introduction the safety labels are placed at strategic locations on the printer to warn the operator of possible dangers and hazards. It is important to be aware of the meaning of these labels to ensure safe op...
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27 arizona 250 gt safety labels machine lockout: a reminder to turn off and lock out the ac power switch before servicing any electrical components. Located on the mains power switch. [5] warning: electric shock hazard located on the door to the elec- tronics enclosure, the uv lamp power supply cove...
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28 chapter 3 safety information arizona 250 gt safety labels crush hazard: keep hands clear while operating. A reminder that vertical move- ment of the carriage can be a crush hazard if hands or objects are placed in these locations. Located on the maintenance station and both ends of the gantry. [9...
Page 29: Safety Awareness
29 safety awareness safety awareness introduction this section contains two sets of principles that must be followed to assure maximum safety when operating the arizona 250 gt printer. The first set uses negative examples to show you residual risks to avoid in order to prevent injury to the operator...
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30 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness situations and actions to avoid [11] [11] how not to use the arizona 250 gt (1 – 3) avoid these situations for your personal safety [11] [11] keep the table clear do not place your hand in the carriage pathway when print- er power is on. Do not leave ...
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31 safety awareness [13] [13] do not push gantry do not push or force the gantry to move manually. Use the “move gantry” com- mand in the interface menu to move the gantry along the table surface. [14] [14] hot uv lamps when the mainte- nance station is open to clean heads, do not touch the uv lamp ...
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32 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness residual safety risks the arizona 250 gt is engineered to minimize machine components and operating procedures that may compromise operator safety. However, in order to maintain some machine operations and functionality, certain compromises are requir...
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33 safety awareness caution: there may be a time lag between when a print job is issued and when the gantry movement actually begins as the uv lamps must warm up first. [12] [12] arizona 250 gt residual risks (1 – 6) risk area crushing/shear hazard a high risk crushing hazard is created by the movem...
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34 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness a high risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the table and the carriage. [19] [19] table/carriage pinch hazard a high risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the car- riage and the gantry when the z-axis is moving (carriage moves up or down). ...
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35 safety awareness a medium risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the gantry and the table frame. [21] [21] gantry/table pinch harard 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. [22] [22...
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36 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness shearing hazard a high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame from the bottom. [23] [23] carriage/gantry frame shear hazard a high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame from the bottom. [24]...
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37 safety awareness a high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame. [25] [25] hazard entanglement hazard a medium risk of fin- ger or material entan- glement is created by the web assembly (igus track). [26] [26] igus impact hazard [12] arizona 250 gt residual risks (5 –...
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38 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness a medium risk im- pact hazard is created by the carriage when cycling from left to right. [27] [27] carriage impact hazard heat hazard: the uv lamp assembly and the surrounding guard can be hot. [28] [28] uv lamp heat hazard [12] arizona 250 gt residu...
Page 39: Chapter 4
39 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface.
Page 40: Operator Interface Hardware
40 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface operator interface hardware operator interface hardware introduction the operator interacts with the printer components to operate, maintain, and monitor the state of the printer: this section identifies and explains the functions of these components. ...
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41 operator interface hardware illustration [30] [30] vacuum system hardware [31] [31] carriage area hardware.
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42 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface operator interface hardware operator interface components [14] [14] hardware interface components (1 – 2) component function 1) main power switch the arizona 250 gt has an ac power switch that turns the print- er on and off. The switch also serves as a...
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43 operator interface hardware 9) maintenance station daily printhead maintenance consists of an ink purge and suction cleaning of the printheads. The maintenance station cover is slid open to access the printheads and the suction nozzle. The main- tenance station is located under the carriage. Main...
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44 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface operator interface hardware status of beacon lights states the status light indicate the following printer status to the operator. [15] emergency stop effects note: there are three emergency stop buttons, one on the control station podium and one on ea...
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45 graphical user interface display graphical user interface display introduction the arizona 250 gt graphical user interface (ui) is displayed on the lcd flat panel monitor that is part of the operator control station. The interface has four main working modules that are accessed by tabs located at...
Page 46: Print Job Control Module
46 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface print job control module print job control module introduction print job control is the default module displayed when the printer is switched on. From this module you can manage all aspects of working with print jobs and also control many features of t...
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47 print job control module components of the print job control module [17] job control components explained 1) job status panel the job status panel is in the top left corner of the display screen. It shows information about the current state of the printer or job activities. ■ printer status ■ job...
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48 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface print job control module 2) printer status panel the printer status panel is in the top right corner of the display. It shows the last four lines of the printer log that contains printer status information and error messages. To see more of the log fil...
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49 print job control module lamp power control allows the operator to control the power output of both uv lamps. To extend lamp life, use the lowest setting that provides adequate curing for a particular media. Lamp control appears only when manual mode is selected from image quality settings in the...
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50 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface print job control module 4) active print job list the active job list consists of a table, job count summary on top and job order control buttons on the left. A job count summary displays total number of active jobs and number of jobs put on hold. Job ...
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51 print job control module 7) job information and parameters panel the job information area displays job parameters of the current print job. Some of the parameters may be modified. [19] 8) printer module tabs these tabs allow you to switch between different functional modules of the printer. Click...
Page 52: Printer Settings Module
52 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface printer settings module printer settings module introduction the printer settings module allows the operator to look at the network connection settings, configure how units are displayed, set the language preference, set the date and time, and set imag...
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53 printer settings module network connection settings note: these settings do not usually need to be changed. They are available to troubleshoot possible network connection problems. One situation that would require changes is if your network does not use dhcp to automatically obtain network settin...
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54 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface printer settings module image quality settings lamp power control enables custom lamp power settings: ■ automatic ■ manual note: if manual is selected, a control panel for both uv lamps appears in the command bar on the job control display job date / t...
Page 55: Special Prints Module
55 special prints module special prints module introduction the special prints module consist of two lists. The list on the left displays available special test prints. Most of these prints are used by service technicians to adjust and troubleshoot the printer. One exception that is of interest to t...
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56 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface special prints module how to print a special print go to the print job control module to actually print the test print. It will appear in the active job list and is printed like any other print job. Note: refer to the sections that document the two spe...
Page 57: Printer Upgrade Module
57 printer upgrade module printer upgrade module introduction as we are committed to improve and refine the quality and functionality of the arizona 250 gt printer, there will be periodic upgrades to the underlying firmware and user interface software. When an upgrade is released, all necessary soft...
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58 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface printer upgrade module how to upgrade the firmware and software [20] procedure result 1) click the upgrade tab. The upgrade and installation screen is displayed. 2) click the share button on the toolbar. The 'installation share status:' will change to ...
Page 59: Chapter 5
59 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt.
Page 60: Training Requirements
60 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt training requirements training requirements introduction the operator must receive training for safety, printer operation, and productionhouse ® software prior to operating the arizona 250 gt printer. Safety training before operating the arizona 250 gt ...
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61 how to switch the printer on and off how to switch the printer on and off introduction this section describes how to switch the printer on and off. When the printer is switched on, the graphical user interface is displayed on the lcd flat panel monitor. The monitor is located on the operator cont...
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62 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to switch the printer on and off how to power on 1. Ensure that the blue ac power plug is properly seated; and 2. Turn on the ac power on/off switch. [38] [38] ac power switch 3. If it is not already on, turn on the power of the control station lcd ...
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63 how to switch the printer on and off how to power off 1. Turn the ac power switch to the off position. 2. Close the ink valves on top of the carriage ink reservoir to prevent the ink from draining out and filling the waste tray. [39] [39] ink shutoff valves (magenta, yellow are off - black, cyan ...
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64 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to switch the printer on and off illustration [40] [40] ac power switch and lockout how to use the disconnect device attention: the ac power switch is the main disconnect device for the printer. For maximum safety, if the printer is moved, the blue ...
Page 65: How to Manage Print Jobs
65 how to install the onyx printer driver how to manage print jobs how to install the onyx printer driver introduction this section explains how to install and configure the onyx productionhouse arizona 250 gt printer installation file. Purpose the printer installation file configures the onyx softw...
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66 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to install the onyx printer driver 5. After the printer driver is installed the configure printer port window will launch automatically. Select tcp/ip printer then click on configure. [41] [41] configure printer port 6. Enter the host name of the pr...
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67 how to install the onyx printer driver check configuration click on test to verify that the computer and printer are in communication. If the test was successful, a verification message is displayed to indicate a valid ip address was found. Correction 1. If no valid ip address is found, check tha...
Page 68: How to Set Up A Print Job
68 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to set up a print job how to set up a print job introduction this section explains how to select an image to print on the arizona 250 gt. The basic steps are outlined here and explained below. More detailed explanations for some of these steps are a...
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69 how to set up a print job measure media thickness use a digital slide caliper or micrometer to accurately measure the media thickness of the media. An error in measurement of media thickness will affect bi-directional alignment and can contribute to the amount of graininess in the printed image o...
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70 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to set up a print job mask active vacuum zones not covered with media to hold the media to the table it is important to completely cover active vacuum zones with either the media to be printed on, or a masking material. The masking material should n...
Page 71: The Media Vacuum System
71 the media vacuum system how to manage the media vacuum the media vacuum system introduction the arizona 250 gt uses a low-flow, high-vacuum system with three pre-set zones to secure rigid media for printing on the printer table. A fabricated aluminum overlay sheet placed on the surface of the tab...
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72 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt the media vacuum system illustration [21] [43] imperial vacuum zones [44] [44] metric vacuum zones (0,0) print origin (1) left vacuum zone (2) right vacuum zone (3) top vacuum zone [43] (4) vacuum bleed valve (5) left zone control (6) top zone control (...
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73 the media vacuum system [22] [45] vacuum zone controls vacuum zone control handles three vacuum zone control valves with handles are used to control which zones of the printer table will have vacuum applied when the table vacuum pump is turned on. The left handle controls the left zone, the middl...
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74 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt the media vacuum system vacuum pump time-out by default the vacuum pump will time-out and turn off after it has been on for 30 minutes. However, the operator can configure the user interface software to set the timeout value to be any value between 0 an...
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75 how to create custom vacuum zones how to create custom vacuum zones introduction a fabricated aluminum overlay sheet placed on the surface of the printer table is used to create a vacuum field that is divided into zones. When the printer is installed, three vacuum zones are available. These defau...
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76 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to create custom vacuum zones how to set up custom zones 1. Flip the aluminum overlay sheet over (requires two people). 2. Remove any foam tape that is no longer required in the new configuration 3. Clean with isopropyl alcohol the area of the overl...
Page 77: How to Manage Media
77 how to handle media how to manage media how to handle media introduction océ display graphics systems has conducted extensive testing of many media. Since the arizona 250 gt printer is capable of imaging on a wide range of material, we encourage you to explore various media so that you can establ...
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78 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to handle media media storage recommendations see material-specific documentation for recommended handling and storage requirements. General material storage and handling suggestions follow: ■ store media in a dry environment avoiding high temperatu...
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79 how to handle media thermal expansion of media when imaging on media that will expand when subjected to heat (e.G., styrene or plexiglas, etc.), don’t wedge the media by butting other material against it as this may cause the media to buckle. Also if multiple pieces of the media are used, allow e...
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80 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt underlay board to reduce artifacts underlay board to reduce artifacts introduction when printing on thin, flexible, or porous media, the holes in the vacuum table of the printer can cause print artifacts (sometimes referred to as “dimpling”). If you enc...
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81 underlay board to reduce artifacts illustration [46] [46] underlay board with media tips on how to use the underlay board: 1. Use scrap pieces of media to cover any exposed area of the underlay board that the carriage will travel over. This prevents the board from lifting off the table and collid...
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82 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt underlay board to reduce artifacts.
Page 83: Chapter 6
83 chapter 6 ink system management.
Page 84: Arizona 250 Gt Ink
84 chapter 6 ink system management arizona 250 gt ink arizona 250 gt ink introduction the arizona 250 gt uses uv-curable inks including cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Due to the uv curing technology, the ink dries immediately and the printed material may be handled or cut directly after printing....
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85 arizona 250 gt ink ink temperature control is achieved by pumping a coolant fluid through the ink reservoir block and printheads. An internal thermostat on each printhead and one on the reservoir block provides temperature feedback. The condition of the printheads is maintained by periodic cleani...
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86 chapter 6 ink system management arizona 250 gt ink illustration [47] [47] ink bay with bags ijc255 uv-curable inks [23] ink filters the arizona 250 gt ink system is protected from contaminants in the ink by means of four ink filters. These are easily accessed and can be replaced by the end-user w...
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87 arizona 250 gt ink note: a loss of pigment when printing a nozzle check indicates that a filter is clogged and must be replaced. How to store and handle uv ink to ensure good quality images and to extend the life of printheads in the arizona 250 gt printer, it is important to have good uv ink man...
Page 88: How to Change Ink Bags
88 chapter 6 ink system management how to change ink bags how to change ink bags introduction the ink is supplied to the printer in 2 liter bags. The bags have a non-spill coupler bonded into the top corner. When installing onto the printer, the bags are inverted and the quick connect couplers are p...
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89 how to change ink bags illustration [48] [48] remove the quick-release coupler how to change an ink bag attention: for personal safety, it is recommended that the operator wear rubber gloves, a protective apron, and safety glasses with side shields when handling inks. 1. Open the clear plastic do...
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90 chapter 6 ink system management how to change ink bags.
Page 91: Chapter 7
91 chapter 7 error handling and troubleshooting.
Page 92: Troubleshooting Overview
92 chapter 7 error handling and troubleshooting troubleshooting overview troubleshooting overview introduction this section covers general problems that may occur with the printer. Malfunctions that trigger system error messages can be caused by human error, a system malfunction, an interface cable ...
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93 troubleshooting overview ■ 3:= morpe maintenance operator recoverable error intervention can allow printer to continue. ■ 5:= mre machine recoverable error some intervention is required to allow printer to continue. Recycling power may recover. ■ 7:= ore operator recoverable error operator must d...
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94 chapter 7 error handling and troubleshooting troubleshooting overview example 2 drops of ink appear on the media check that the ink valves on top of the carriage are all open. If an ink valve is closed, there is no vacuum pressure to hold the ink and it will drip out of the printhead. If problems...
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95 how to improve quality when banding occurs how to improve quality when banding occurs introduction banding can occur in an image for a number of reasons. Typically it occurs due to neighboring nozzles that do not fire or multiple nozzles that fire with poor directionality. This can occur if the p...
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96 chapter 7 error handling and troubleshooting how to improve quality when banding occurs.
Page 97: Chapter 8
97 chapter 8 printer maintenance.
Page 98: Maintenance Guidelines
98 chapter 8 printer maintenance maintenance guidelines maintenance guidelines introduction the arizona 250 gt operator is responsible for the regular maintenance of the printer. This section provides detailed information about what is required for proper printer maintenance. While océ display graph...
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99 maintenance guidelines operator maintenance schedule the arizona 250 gt printer requires regular maintenance. Periodic cleaning should be scheduled for some components during the week. A few minutes spent cleaning ensures the highest quality prints. Several areas require maintenance to ensure the...
Page 100: Maintenance Procedures
100 chapter 8 printer maintenance printhead maintenance maintenance procedures printhead maintenance introduction the maintenance station is located below the carriage. Printhead maintenance takes place while the carriage is parked. The station is covered by a sliding door that has an open grid in t...
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101 printhead maintenance before you begin make sure the carriage is in the parked position. The carriage and gantry automatically return to this position after an image is printed. Do not move the carriage or gantry from this position as this will make it impossible to perform an ink purge. It is n...
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102 chapter 8 printer maintenance printhead maintenance illustration [49] [49] maintenance station switches how to perform maintenance 1. Slide the cover out from under the carriage to reveal the maintenance station. 2. Press and release switch 1 to initiate a purge. The carriage will lower to its p...
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103 printhead maintenance note: in the next step, start with the left printhead and work to the right as this limits the possibility that drops of ink will fall onto the coiled hose. Also, do not push up too hard on the printhead as you may dislodge it and this will require a service call to fix. 5....
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104 chapter 8 printer maintenance printhead maintenance maintenance for select printheads 1. On the top of the carriage there are 4 hand-turnable ink valves. If you have performed a printhead maintenance and find that one or more printheads require additional maintenance, turn off the valves of all ...
Page 105: Remove Ink From The Table
105 remove ink from the table remove ink from the table introduction how often you need to perform these procedures will vary, depending on printer usage and work habits. Remove ink from table clean ink from the table whenever necessary. Once uv ink is cured, the best method for removing it from the...
Page 106: Empty The Ink Waste Tray
106 chapter 8 printer maintenance empty the ink waste tray empty the ink waste tray introduction the waste tray is located below the maintenance station. It accumulates ink that has dripped from the printheads or ink waste that results from a purge when performing printhead maintenance or swabbing t...
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107 empty the ink waste tray how to empty the waste tray 1. Put a cloth or paper towel in place on the floor to catch any drips while the tray is emptied. 2. Place a suitable empty container that holds at least 1 liter under the waste tray drain. [53] [53] waste tray valve 3. Turn the valve on the w...
Page 108: Swab Printheads
108 chapter 8 printer maintenance swab printheads swab printheads introduction to ensure optimal print quality, it is important to periodically clean the printheads with a swab to remove any excess ink or any debris that was not removed by printhead maintenance. When to do at the end of each week, c...
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109 swab printheads attention: never "scrub" the printhead with a swab as this will drag debris into other nozzles. Always slowly move the swab across the printhead with the swab at an angle and not perpendicular to the printhead. Never use isopropyl alcohol to clean the printheads. Do not allow swa...
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110 chapter 8 printer maintenance swab printheads 10. Run a nozzle check print or an image test print and verify that all nozzles are firing properly. Note: if the problem persists, you can swab multiple times. Use a new clean side of the swab each time (this means a maximum of two swipes per swab)....
Page 111: Clean Carriage Underside
111 clean carriage underside clean carriage underside introduction to maintain optimal print quality, it is important to periodically clean the underside of the carriage to remove any excess ink. If the buildup of ink is excessive, it can be transferred to media and thus reduce print quality. When t...
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112 chapter 8 printer maintenance clean carriage underside illustration [54] [54] ink removal technique how to clean the carriage underside 1. Slide the maintenance station cover plate out from under the carriage to reveal the maintenance station. 2. Press switch 2 to raise the carriage to its maxim...
Page 113: Clean Uv Lamp Filters
113 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 t...
Page 114: Fill The Coolant Reservoir
114 chapter 8 printer maintenance fill the coolant reservoir fill the coolant reservoir introduction the coolant is a thermal fluid used to maintain the temperature of the ink in the printheads and ink reservoirs on the carriage. Temperature control of the ink is required in order to achieve the cor...
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115 fill the coolant reservoir illustration [55] [55] fill coolant reservoir fill the coolant reservoir 1. Open the container of coolant fluid. 2. Insert the syringe into the fluid and draw back the plunger until the syringe is almost full (leave a small amount of air so that you can expel it at the...
Page 116: Clean Gantry Rails
116 chapter 8 printer maintenance clean gantry rails clean gantry rails introduction dust and debris can accumulate on the gantry rails, which run along the length of the table. The bearings that run on the rails are equipped with shields that are designed to keep debris from entering the bearing ho...
Page 117: Change Ink Filters
117 change ink filters 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 d...
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118 chapter 8 printer maintenance change ink filters procedure to change an ink filter 1. Open the sliding maintenance station door to disable ink pumps. 2. Remove the two screws that hold the ink filter enclosure cover in place (thumbscrews can be loosened by hand or use a philips screwdriver if th...
Page 119: How to Change A Uv Lamp
119 how to change a uv lamp how to change a uv lamp introduction the arizona 250 gt uses two (2) uv lamps, one on each side of the carriage, to instantly cure the ink during printing. These uv lamps have an expected life of 500 hours and must be replaced by the user when they fail or can no longer c...
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120 chapter 8 printer maintenance how to change a uv lamp illustration [58] [58] remove uv lamp cartridge how to replace a uv lamp cartridge 1. Turn off the ac power and lockout the printer. 2. Remove the carriage guard by lifting it straight up and then away from the carriage. 3. Use a 3mm allan ke...
Page 121: Print A Nozzle Check
121 print a nozzle check print a nozzle check introduction the nozzle check print fires each nozzle individually in a manner that allows clogged nozzles to be easily identified by a visual inspection of the printed image. The nozzle check print consists of the following elements: ■ print identificat...
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122 chapter 8 printer maintenance print a nozzle check required tools blue led view light (sometimes needed to enhance contrast in the yellow area). Océ i/o paper note: usually, two or more nozzle checks will be printed to verify that nozzle issues are resolved. To calculate the required offset when...
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123 print a nozzle check result when a printhead does not have any dropouts, it will look the nozzle check print of the black (k) section illustrated below. Note: there is an indication of some poor directionality in one of the nozzles illustrated in the top left section of the sample below, but it ...
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124 chapter 8 printer maintenance print a nozzle check.
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125 appendix a application hints and tips.
Page 126: Hints And Tips
126 appendix a application hints and tips hints and tips hints and tips introduction the following recommendations are based on our experience with the arizona 250 gt printer. They are offered as starting points or suggestions for dealing with various situations. Since this information is subject to...
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127 hints and tips printing hints and tips [26] situation hint and tips maximizing throughput to maximize printer throughput, orient jobs so that the long side of the image to be printed is oriented in the direction of carriage travel. Also, if possible nest multiple jobs in produc- tionhouse to be ...
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128 appendix a application hints and tips hints and tips printing double sided jobs for work-and-turn jobs (flip media in length of table direc- tion), 1) verify the gantry origin offset is set so the first possible printable pixel (zero location) is the left edge of the media. 2) measure the exact ...
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129 hints and tips color and profiling hints and tips [27] situation hint and tips setting ink restric- tions the arizona 250 gt uses greyscale variable drop size tech- nology. Some of the larger drop sizes are not allowed for a particular print mode. When settings restrictions ensure the following ...
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130 appendix a application hints and tips hints and tips long usb cable for eye-one spec- trophotometer we recommend that you purchase a 16' usb cable (maxi- mum usb cable length spec.) or a 10' usb cable extension for use with the eye-one spectrophotometer. Exporting spectro- photometer read- ings ...
Page 131: Index
131 index index a ac power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 ac power plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 alphanumeric input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 b banding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 ...
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132 index r reduce artifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 s safety interlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 safety labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 safety training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 speci...