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    Arizona 250 gt océ user manual user manual revision d.

  • Page 2: Océ-Technologies B.V.

    Order number odgs part # 3010107394 edition revision d us océ-technologies b.V. Copyright 2007, 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 ...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    3 table of contents table of contents chapter 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 product compli...

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    4 table of contents how to manage media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 how to handle media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 underlay board to reduce artifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    5 table of contents roll media option maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 how to clean the rubber capstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 appendix a application information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    6 table of contents.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1

    7 chapter 1 introduction.

  • Page 8: Preface

    8 chapter 1 introduction preface preface summary this user manual 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. Multi-language support the printer user interface software suppo...

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    9 preface ■ "safety guidelines for ink materials" offers advice in the proper handling of uv inks; ■ "interlock safety system" explains the safety features built in to the printer that prevent and minimize access to mechanical, electrical, thermal and uv hazards; and ■ "uv curing system safety" pres...

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    10 chapter 1 introduction preface customer service if your printer malfunctions and you are unable to resolve the problem, field service technicians can be dispatched to your site to conduct repairs. Service visits are paid for by the customer, either under a maintenance agreement, by purchase order...

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    11 preface statement of foreseen use the arizona 250 gt flatbed inkjet printer uses piezo printing technology and uv curable inks to produce outdoor-durable output. It can print directly onto rigid and flexible substrates up to 2.5 m (98.4") x 1.25 (49.2") and up to 48 mm (1.89") thickness. The prin...

  • Page 12: Product Compliance

    12 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 compliance (emc) fcc statement for class a device: this e...

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    13 product compliance agency compliance and standards the arizona 250 gt complies to the following agencies and standards: note: third party confirmation of all declared will be obtained. Safety berufsgenossenschaft gs mark and bg-prufzert - mechanical and electrical safety printing equipment: en101...

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    14 chapter 1 introduction product compliance manufacturer: océ display graphics systems (odgs) 13231 delf place - building #501 richmond, british columbia canada v6v 2c3 http://www.Dgs.Oce.Com/ telephone (604) 273-7730 - fax (604) 273-2775 representatives marketing the arizona 250 gt in europe: océ ...

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    15 product compliance linear encoder readheads x 0 0 0 0 0 printheads x 0 0 0 0 0 part name lead (pb) mercury (hg) cadmiu m (cd) hexavale nt (crvi) polybro miated biphenyl s (pbb) polybro minated dipenylet her (pbde).

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    16 chapter 1 introduction product compliance.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2

    17 chapter 2 product overview.

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    18 chapter 2 product overview arizona 250 gt printer specifications arizona 250 gt printer specifications 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...

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    19 arizona 250 gt printer specifications ink system uv-curable inks available in black, cyan, magenta and yellow. Packaged in quick-change, 2 liter ink bags. Maximum media size 2.5m (98.4") x 1.25m (49.2") media thickness maximum: 48mm (1.890") maximum print size 2.51m (98.8") x 1.26m (49.6") media ...

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    20 chapter 2 product overview arizona 250 gt printer specifications 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 ena...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3

    21 chapter 3 safety information.

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    22 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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    23 safety guidelines for ink materials [3] [4] [5] [3] immediate (acute) health effects by route of exposure exposure by: effect: inhalation: can cause severe respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache and possible unconsciousness. Skin contact: can cause severe irritatio...

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    24 chapter 3 safety information safety guidelines for ink materials skin contact wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing, launder immediately, and discard contaminated leather goods. Get medical attention immediately. Ingestion severely irritating. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical...

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    25 safety guidelines for ink materials [6] [7] [8] [9] [6] accidental release measures - dealing with spilled ink personal precautions and equipment exposure to the spilled material may be severely irritating or toxic. Follow personal protective equipment recommendations found in section viii of thi...

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    26 chapter 3 safety information safety guidelines for ink materials disposal of uv ink [10] skin protection avoid skin contact by wearing chemically resistant gloves, an apron and other protective equipment depending upon conditions of use. Inspect gloves for chemical break-through and replace at re...

  • Page 27: Uv Curing System Safety

    27 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. The system is made up of tw...

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    28 chapter 3 safety information uv curing system safety caution: ultraviolet light radiation hazards emission: effective uv-irradiance emission category of arizona 250 gt according to 7.1 of en12198-1:2000 ( category 2 ) - special restrictions and protective measures are essential - these include th...

  • Page 29: Interlock Safety System

    29 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: one on each end of the gantr...

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    30 chapter 3 safety information 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 coo...

  • Page 31: Arizona 250 Gt Safety Labels

    31 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 operation of the printer. Cauti...

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    32 chapter 3 safety information arizona 250 gt safety labels warning: electric shock hazard located on the door to the electronics enclosure, the uv lamp power supply cover, the carriage cover, and the vacuum pump enclosure. This area can only be accessed by a trained service technician. [6] general...

  • Page 33: Safety Awareness

    33 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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    34 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness situations and actions to avoid [12] [12] how not to use the printer (1 – 3) avoid these situations for your personal safety [11] [11] keep the table clear do not place your hand in the carriage pathway when printer power is on. Do not leave any objec...

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    35 safety awareness [13] [13] do not push gantry do not push or force the gantry to move manually if it is already in motion. If you do move the gantry, a motion error message will display and you will have to use the mouse to click reset on the user interface lcd display. [14] [14] hot uv lamps whe...

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    36 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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    37 safety awareness [13] [13] arizona 250 gt residual risks (1 – 6) risk area crushing/shear hazard a high risk crushing hazard is created by the movement of the carriage and gantry supports. Keep hands away from this area unless the printer power is off. [17] [17] carriage and gantry supports a hig...

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    38 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness a high risk crushing/pinch hazard is created by the table and the carriage. [19] [19] table/carriage pinch hazard a high risk crushing/pinch hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry when the z-axis is moving (carriage moves up or down). [20] [...

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    39 safety awareness a medium risk crushing/pinch hazard is created by the gantry and the table frame. [21] [21] gantry/table pinch harard a medium risk crushing/pinch hazard is created by the gantry and the table frame stop on the underside of the table at the electronics enclosure end. [22] [22] ga...

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    40 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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    41 safety awareness a high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame. [25] [25] hazard entanglement hazard a medium risk of finger or material entanglement is created by the web assembly (igus track). [26] [26] igus impact hazard [13] arizona 250 gt residual risks (5 – 6) ...

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    42 chapter 3 safety information safety awareness a medium risk impact hazard is created by the carriage when cycling from left to right. [27] [27] carriage impact hazard heat hazard: the uv lamp assembly and the surrounding guard can be hot. [28] [28] uv lamp heat hazard [13] arizona 250 gt residual...

  • Page 43: Roll Media Safety Awareness

    43 roll media safety awareness roll media safety awareness introduction this section contains two sets of principles that must be followed to assure maximum safety when operating the roll media option for the arizona 250 gt printer. The first image uses a negative example to show you a situation to ...

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    44 chapter 3 safety information roll media safety awareness residual safety risks the arizona 250 gt roll media option is engineered to minimize machine components and operating procedures that may compromise operator safety. However, in order to maintain some machine operations and functionality, c...

  • Page 45: Chapter 4

    45 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface.

  • Page 46: Operator Interface Hardware

    46 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface operator interface hardware operator interface hardware introduction the operator interacts with some of the printer components to operate, maintain, and monitor the state of the printer: this section identifies and explains the functions of these comp...

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    47 operator interface hardware illustration [33] [33] vacuum system hardware [34] [34] carriage area hardware.

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    48 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface operator interface hardware operator interface components [17] [17] hardware interface components (1 – 3) component function 1) main power switch the arizona 250 gt has an ac power switch that turns the printer on and off. The switch also serves as a l...

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    49 operator interface hardware 8) emergency stops if a situation requires an immediate shutdown of all printer activity, press one of the three emergency stop buttons. To recover from an emergency shutdown, resolve the problem that prompted the shutdown and then release the emergency stop by twistin...

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    50 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface operator interface hardware status of beacon light states the status light indicates the following printer status to the operator. [18] emergency stop effects note: there are three emergency stop buttons, one on the control station podium and one on ea...

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    51 operator interface hardware ■ thermal fluid heater ■ purge pump ■ purge valve ■ printheads jetting.

  • Page 52: Operator Interface Software

    52 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface operator interface software operator interface software introduction the arizona 250 gt software interface is displayed on the lcd monitor that is part of the operator control station. The interface has five main working modules that are accessed by ta...

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    53 operator interface software special prints (special prints tab) provides access to various special adjustment prints, the quality control reference print image and the nozzle check print. Software upgrade (upgrade tab) allows field service technicians to update the printer to the latest version o...

  • Page 54: Print Job Control Module

    54 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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    55 print job control module job control components explained 1) job and printer status panel the job status panel is in the top left corner of the display screen. It shows information about the current state of the printer or job activities. ■ printer status ■ job name currently printing ■ total cop...

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    56 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface print job control module 2) printer messages (or log) 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 errors, warnings, and information messages. To see mor...

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    57 print job control module [21] [37] [37] command toolbar print job this command can do the following actions depending on context: ■ activates a selected inactive job by moving it to the active list. ■ un-holds a held job. ■ un-holds an job that had an error currently. Hold job the command can do ...

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    58 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface print job control module flatbed settings icon a dialog window automatically appears when confirmation is required. If it is closed before you select confirm, it can be reopened by clicking on this icon. Media parameters enter or confirm the thickness ...

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    59 print job control module 6) active print job list the active job list consists of a table, job count summary on top and job order control buttons on the left. A job count summary displays total number of active jobs and number of jobs put on hold. Job order control buttons can be used to change o...

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    60 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface print job control module 7) job placement preview the table placement preview shows the print location and a proportional representation of the image in relation to the table. The zoom button in the bottom right corner activates a popup preview window....

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    61 print job control module [22] 10) printer interface module tabs these tabs allow you to switch between different functional modules of the printer. Click on a tab to display the screen associated with each of the modules available. 11) software version number and image upload progress displays th...

  • Page 62: Printer Metrics Module

    62 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface printer metrics module printer metrics module introduction the printer metrics module displays various 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...

  • Page 63: Settings Module

    63 settings module settings module introduction the settings module allows you to review and change the date and time, network connection settings, user interface configurations, printer settings and, if installed, the roll media settings. Date and time settings [24] ■ date - display only, cannot ch...

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    64 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface settings module network connection settings note: typcally, 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 trou...

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    65 settings module user interface settings [26] 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 u...

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    66 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface settings module printer settings [27] allows you to set the following: ■ flatbed print gap ■ underlay thickness ■ table vacuum timeout ■ end of swath delay ■ full carrage travel ■ automatic warmup day ■ automatic warmup time ■ ionizer bar (static suppr...

  • Page 67: Special Prints Module

    67 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. There are some that is of interest to ...

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    68 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...

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    69 installation and upgrade module installation and 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 printer software. Software updates are available only ...

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    70 chapter 4 how to navigate the user interface installation and upgrade module.

  • Page 71: Chapter 5

    71 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt.

  • Page 72: Training Requirements

    72 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 pr...

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    73 how to power the printer on and off how to power the printer on and off introduction this section describes how to switch the printer on and off. When the printer is switched on, the arizona 250 gt software is displayed on the lcd flat panel monitor. The monitor is located on the operator control...

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    74 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to power the printer on and off how to power on 1. Ensure that the blue ac power plug is properly seated. 2. Turn on the ac power on/off switch. 3. If it is not already on, turn on the power of the control station lcd display. 4. During the boot-up ...

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    75 how to power the printer on and off attention: after powering the printer on, leave it running continuously, even when at idle. Failure to leave the printer powered on may result in ink draining out of the ink reservoirs. Note: the printer is designed to be left powered on at all times as only mi...

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    76 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to power the printer on and off how to lock out the power switch attention: some simple maintenance and service procedures require locking out the on/off switch to ensure operator safety. When the switch is locked out, it is impossible to supply pow...

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    77 how to power the printer on and off illustration [48] [48] ac power switch and lockout how to use the disconnect device attention: the ac power switch is the main disconnect device for the printer. For maximum safety, if the printer is moved, the blue ac power plug must first be unplugged from th...

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    78 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to install the onyx printer driver how to install the onyx printer driver introduction this section explains how to install and configure the onyx productionhouse arizona 250 gt printer installation file. Purpose the printer installation file config...

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    79 how to install the onyx printer driver [49] [49] 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. [50] [50] configure printer host name note: if you have more than one arizona 250 gt printer, each printer must h...

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    80 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to install the onyx printer driver result when a valid ip address for the printer is verified, click on ok to complete the configuration of the communication link between productionhouse and the arizona 250 gt printer..

  • Page 81: How to Manage Print Jobs

    81 daily start-up and shut-down how to manage print jobs daily start-up and shut-down introduction keep your printer clean and perform all recommended scheduled maintenance to ensure that the printer is ready to produce optimal quality images. When to do the start-up procedure must be performed ever...

  • Page 82: How to Set Up A Print Job

    82 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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    83 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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    84 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 85: The Media Vacuum System

    85 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 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 fie...

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    86 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt the media vacuum system illustration [29] [51] vacuum zone controls vacuum zone control handles these controls are meant for use with custom vacuum zones. If you only use the factory default of one large zone, make sure all three handles are left in the...

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    87 the media vacuum system how to maintain the vacuum overlay sheet if an overlay sheet is damaged, replace it. The overlay is an optional commercial item and can be ordered from your local sales representative. You may want to purchase multiple overlays if you need multiple common material sizes or...

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    88 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to create custom vacuum zones how to create custom vacuum zones introduction a fabricated aluminum overlay sheet placed on the surface of the printer table is used to create a vacuum field that is divided into zones. When the printer is installed, a...

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    89 how to create custom vacuum zones illustration [30] [52] imperial vacuum zones [53] [53] metric 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 (0,0) print origin (1)...

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    90 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to create custom vacuum zones 3. Clean with isopropyl alcohol the area of the overlay sheet where the new foam tape is to be applied. 4. Measure and add foam tape in desired locations to create zones. When creating a zone it is recommended active va...

  • Page 91: How to Manage Media

    91 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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    92 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt how to handle media and/or humidity changes of the working environment. Ideally, store media in the same environmental conditions as it will be used. ■ store media flat to reduce tendency to bow. Do not use creased, damaged, torn, curled, or warped mate...

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    93 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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    94 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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    95 underlay board to reduce artifacts illustration [54] [54] underlay board with media how to prepare the underlay board 1. Seal the edges of the underlay board with tape or use a liquid sealer to prevent vacuum leaks through the edges of the board. 2. Cover any area of the board not covered by the ...

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    96 chapter 5 how to operate the arizona 250 gt underlay board to reduce artifacts.

  • Page 97: Chapter 6

    97 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option.

  • Page 98: Roll Media Option Hardware

    98 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option roll media option hardware roll media option hardware introduction the base configuration for the arizona 250 gt is a flatbed printer where the media is static during printing. A roll media option (rmo) is available for the printer that allows the us...

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    99 roll media option hardware media drive. This system accurately advances the roll of media during printing. The roll media is positioned accurately with a high resolution media encoder as it moves past the carriage printheads. This ensures accurate and high quality prints on various core media. [3...

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    100 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option roll media option hardware 9) media tension bar provides constant tension for loaded media (located behind the media shaft). The bar provides constant tension to ensure adjustment of the media. 10) media edge detector an optical sensor on the bottom...

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    101 roll media option hardware 12) platen the top surface of the platen consists of a series of machined aluminum segments populated with vacuum holes. The underside of the platen is relatively closed in order to maintain a negative pressure inside the platen. A series of fans on the bottom of the p...

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    102 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option roll media option specifications roll media option specifications introduction the roll media option available for the arizona 250 gt printer allows the use of various flexible media that are supplied on a roll. The specifications for print area ava...

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    103 roll media option specifications leader waste is the amount of media that cannot be printed between the roll media platen and the take-up media roll. This waste is produced every time media is loaded, taped to the take-up core and initialized in preparation for the first print. Trailer waste is ...

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    104 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option roll media theory of operations roll media theory of operations introduction the roll media option system operating specification is described in terms of the following states: ■ media load ■ media unload ■ media initialization ■ media printing ■ me...

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    105 roll media theory of operations introduction to media loading loading and threading roll media is a manual process. A media shaft is required for both the supply and take-up media rolls. The function of the shaft is to provide additional core support and a non-slip drive condition between the dr...

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    106 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option roll media theory of operations detected, the move is interrupted, motion stopped, and the user is notified to cut the media or otherwise remedy the situation. The cancel command returns the media tension bar to its original position (this is assumi...

  • Page 107: Foot Pedal Switch Functions

    107 foot pedal switch functions foot pedal switch functions introduction the foot pedal switches are used to control the forward and reverse movement of media shafts. Summary of dual foot pedal switch functions the following table indicates the foot pedal functions for various rmo states. It may hel...

  • Page 108: Roll Media Manager

    108 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option roll media manager roll media manager introduction the roll media manager is the part of the printer interface that allows you to prepare to print on roll media. From it you can load and unload media, change media type and parameters, and initialize...

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    109 roll media manager component - function table [35] how to use the roll media manager the procedure to use these icons to load and unload media is explained in the next two sections. To verify or change media parameters and to actually print a roll media job is explained in the section "how to pr...

  • Page 110: How to Load Media

    110 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to load media how to load media introduction this section explains all of the actions associated with loading a roll of media when the roll media option is installed. It also specifies in detail how to perform particular actions. Load media the ...

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    111 how to load media a: load media roll on a media shaft and install the shaft in the supply position 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. [58] [58] unlock t...

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    112 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to load media c: thread the media 1. Select the load icon from the roll media manager. 2. If you are going to print with "print side in", click the icon in the roll media manager ("print side out" is the default so you do not need to select it u...

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    113 how to load media [61] [61] feed media through access door note: tip: if the media core on the take-up shaft is wider than the media, advance the media past the take-up shaft to align it with the supply shaft, then rewind the media onto the take-up shaft. 7. Check alignment of the media by feedi...

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    114 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to load media note: if the media is not aligned, it is possible to unlock the core locks and slide the media core until it is centered and aligned. 8. Rewind the media by continually pressing down the left foot pedal until it is positioned where...

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    115 how to unload and cut media how to unload and cut media introduction this section explains all of the actions associated with how to cut and unload media when there is still some media left on the supply roll. Note: if the media supply roll is empty, simply remove the empty supply shaft and the ...

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    116 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to unload and cut media 2. The other option is remove the take-up roll from the printer and then remove the roll of unused media from the media shaft. To remove the take-up roll, tap the right pedal momentarily to rotate the take-up shaft one re...

  • Page 117: How to Print On Roll Media

    117 how to print on roll media how to print on roll media introduction if media is loaded and the roll media unit has been initialized, the printer is ready to print an image. Use the print job module and the roll media manager to prepare and start the print. Note: all roll media operations that inv...

  • Page 118

    118 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to print on roll media [65] [65] roll media manager keyboard note: if you have used a media before, it will be listed in the media type pull-down menu. If the list contains less than 10 media types, a drop down list is displayed. If there are mo...

  • Page 119

    119 how to determine media advance correction how to determine media advance correction introduction as roll media passes over the capstan, the stress can cause the thickness to deviate from its ideal, non-stressed value. This deviation can result in incorrect capstan encoder readings, and lead to d...

  • Page 120

    120 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to determine media advance correction before you start the correction procedure. One tell-tale indicator of telescoping and significantly varying tension is to look at the media advance correction print near the sides; if under stepping banding ...

  • Page 121

    121 how to determine media advance correction note: with some media, the more dense (darker) colors may still show thin lines when the correction factor is close to being correct (due to edge of swath banding); in this case it may be wise to use the lighter colors to calibrate the correction factor....

  • Page 122

    122 chapter 6 how to operate the roll media option how to determine media advance correction.

  • Page 123: Chapter 7

    123 chapter 7 how to use the static suppression upgrade kit.

  • Page 124

    124 chapter 7 how to use the static suppression upgrade kit reduce static with a static suppression kit reduce static with a static suppression kit introduction the océ static suppression upgrade kit is a commercial product that can be ordered as part # 3010106603. If you are experiencing static-rel...

  • Page 125

    125 reduce static with a static suppression kit how to activate the static suppression ionizer bar 1. Press the setting 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 ...

  • Page 126

    126 chapter 7 how to use the static suppression upgrade kit reduce static with a static suppression kit [68] [68] 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 ...

  • Page 127: Chapter 8

    127 chapter 8 ink system management.

  • Page 128: Arizona 250 Gt Ink

    128 chapter 8 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, but can take up to 24 hours to cure fully. In most cases, the printed...

  • Page 129

    129 arizona 250 gt ink block and printheads. An internal thermostat on each printhead and one on the reservoir block provides temperature feedback. The condition of the printheads is maintained by periodic cleaning at the maintenance station on the gantry. During this procedure the operator suctions...

  • Page 130

    130 chapter 8 ink system management arizona 250 gt ink illustration [70] [70] ink bay with bags 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 when they become blocked wit...

  • Page 131

    131 arizona 250 gt ink ■ do not use ink that is past the expiry date displayed in the ink system status menu (click the ink icon in the print job control module to view the ink menu). ■ perform printhead maintenance every day before printing. ■ swab the printheads with uv flush at least once a week ...

  • Page 132: How to Change Ink Bags

    132 chapter 8 ink system management how to change ink bags how to change ink bags introduction the ink is supplied to the printer in 2 liter bags. The bags have a non-spill coupler bonded into the top corner. When installing onto the printer, the bags are inverted and the quick connect couplers are ...

  • Page 133

    133 how to change ink bags illustration [71] [71] remove the quick-release coupler how to change an ink bag attention: for personal safety, we recommend that the operator always wear nitrile gloves, a protective apron, and safety glasses with side shields when handling inks. 1. Open the clear plasti...

  • Page 134

    134 chapter 8 ink system management how to change ink bags.

  • Page 135: Chapter 9

    135 chapter 9 error handling and troubleshooting.

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting Overview

    136 chapter 9 error handling and troubleshooting troubleshooting overview troubleshooting overview introduction this section covers general problems that may occur with the printer. Malfunctions that trigger system error messages can be caused by human error, a system malfunction, an interface cable...

  • Page 137

    137 troubleshooting overview example 2 drops of ink appear on the media ■ check that the ink valves on top of the carriage are all open. If an ink valve is closed, there is no vacuum pressure to hold the ink and it will drip out of the printhead. ■ check that there is no hair or other debris on the ...

  • Page 138

    138 chapter 9 error handling and troubleshooting how to improve quality when banding occurs how to improve quality when banding occurs introduction banding can occur in an image for a number of reasons. Typically it occurs due to neighboring nozzles that do not fire or multiple nozzles that fire wit...

  • Page 139: Chapter 10

    139 chapter 10 printer maintenance.

  • Page 140: Maintenance Guidelines

    140 chapter 10 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 gra...

  • Page 141

    141 maintenance guidelines the following table provides our recommended maintenance schedule. This is a minimum requirement and some procedures may need to be done with greater frequency. Each of the procedures is explained in detail in this section in the order of frequency required as presented in...

  • Page 142: Maintenance Procedures

    142 chapter 10 printer maintenance printhead maintenance maintenance procedures printhead maintenance introduction the maintenance station is located below the carriage. Printhead maintenance takes place while the carriage is parked. The station is covered by a sliding door that has an open grid in ...

  • Page 143

    143 printhead maintenance 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 the operating temperature of at ...

  • Page 144

    144 chapter 10 printer maintenance printhead maintenance illustration [72] [72] maintenance station switches how to perform maintenance 1. Verify that the ink temperature is at least 40° centigrade (140° fahrenheit) before you begin printhead maintenance. 2. Slide the cover out from under the carria...

  • Page 145

    145 printhead maintenance [73] [73] clean suction-head 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 requ...

  • Page 146

    146 chapter 10 printer maintenance printhead maintenance check print quality 1. Print a nozzle check to see if any nozzles are out. 2. Print an image to make sure there is no banding or other print quality issues. Maintenance for persistent nozzle outs 1. If some nozzles are still out after the prin...

  • Page 147: Swab Printheads

    147 swab printheads swab printheads introduction to ensure optimal print quality, it is important to periodically clean the printheads with a swab to remove any excess ink or any debris that was not removed by printhead maintenance. Purpose important caution: to maintain print quality it is very imp...

  • Page 148

    148 chapter 10 printer maintenance swab printheads attention: never "scrub" the printhead with a swab as this will drag debris into other nozzles. Always slowly move the swab across the printhead with the swab at an angle and not perpendicular to the printhead. Never use isopropyl alcohol to clean t...

  • Page 149

    149 swab printheads note: if the problem persists, you can swab multiple times. Use a new clean side of the swab each time (this means a maximum of two swipes per swab). It is possible that as many as ten swipes can be required. 11. Run another nozzle check, if necessary. When the nozzle check print...

  • Page 150: Clean Carriage Underside

    150 chapter 10 printer maintenance 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 th...

  • Page 151

    151 clean carriage underside illustration [75] [75] ink removal technique how to clean the carriage underside 1. Slide the maintenance station cover plate out from under the carriage to reveal the maintenance station. 2. Press switch 2 to raise the carriage to its maximum height. 3. Wrap a clean pol...

  • Page 152: Remove Ink From The Table

    152 chapter 10 printer maintenance 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 ...

  • Page 153: Empty The Ink Waste Tray

    153 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 o...

  • Page 154

    154 chapter 10 printer maintenance empty the ink waste tray 3. Turn the valve on the waste tray until it starts to drain the waste material. 4. Shut off the valve when ink no longer drains out (or if the container become full). Note: the valve closes clean (drip free) but because it has long pipe us...

  • Page 155: Clean Uv Lamp Filters

    155 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 156: Fill The Coolant Reservoir

    156 chapter 10 printer maintenance fill the coolant reservoir fill the coolant reservoir introduction the coolant is a thermal fluid used to maintain the temperature of the ink in the printheads and ink reservoirs on the carriage. Temperature control of the ink is required in order to achieve the co...

  • Page 157

    157 fill the coolant reservoir illustration [77] [77] 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 158: Clean Gantry Rails

    158 chapter 10 printer maintenance clean gantry rails clean gantry rails introduction dust and debris can accumulate on the gantry rails, which run along the length of the table. The bearings that run on the rails are equipped with shields that are designed to keep debris from entering the bearing h...

  • Page 159: Change Ink Filters

    159 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...

  • Page 160

    160 chapter 10 printer maintenance change ink filters illustration [78] [78] remove ink filter enclosure cover how 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...

  • Page 161

    161 change ink filters 6. Unscrew the cap at the top connection to the old filter (the blue valve with the circle shown in the photo above) and screw it into the top connection of the new filter, being sure to install the filter in the proper direction. Place the cap that came with the new filter on...

  • Page 162: How to Change A Uv Lamp

    162 chapter 10 printer maintenance how to change a uv lamp how to change a uv lamp introduction the arizona 250 gt uses two uv lamps, one on each side of the carriage, to instantly cure the ink during printing. These uv lamps have an expected life of 500 hours and must be replaced by the user when t...

  • Page 163

    163 how to change a uv lamp illustration [80] [80] remove uv lamp cartridge how to replace a uv lamp cartridge 1. Turn off the ac power and lockout the printer. 2. Remove the carriage guard by lifting it straight up and then away from the carriage. 3. Use a 3mm allan key to loosen the screw at the t...

  • Page 164: Print A Nozzle Check

    164 chapter 10 printer maintenance print a nozzle check print a nozzle check introduction the nozzle check print fires each nozzle individually in a manner that allows clogged nozzles to be easily identified by a visual inspection of this special print. The nozzle check print consists of the followi...

  • Page 165

    165 print a nozzle check required tools blue led view light (sometimes needed to enhance contrast in the yellow area). Océ i/o paper note: usually, two or more nozzle checks will be printed to verify that nozzle issues are resolved. To calculate the required offset when you print multiple consecutiv...

  • Page 166

    166 chapter 10 printer maintenance print a nozzle check result when a printhead does not have any dropouts, it will look like the nozzle check print of the black (k) section illustrated below. Note: there is an indication of some poor directionality in one of the nozzles illustrated in the top left ...

  • Page 167

    167 how to clean the rubber capstan roll media option maintenance 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 ...

  • Page 168

    168 chapter 10 printer maintenance how to clean the rubber capstan [83] [83] remove lint, dust, paper particles and debris removing stains (coffee, tea, soda pop, etc.) supplies needed: rubber gloves, soap, hot water, and lint-free cloth. 1. Put on nitrile golves 2. Mix a cleaning solution that is 5...

  • Page 169

    169 how to clean the rubber capstan [84] [84] ink spill on capstan 2. Wipe up the majority of the ink by blotting with the absorbent cloth. [85] [85] wipe up ink with cloth 3. Wet a new absorbent cloth with alcohol and wipe up the remaining ink..

  • Page 170

    170 chapter 10 printer maintenance how to clean the rubber capstan [86] [86] wet fresh cloth with alcohol note: note: it may be difficult to tell whether or not all the ink has left the surface. Continue to wet and wipe the capstan surface until the cloth does not show any sign of ink color. [87] [8...

  • Page 171

    171 how to clean the rubber capstan result when the capstan is kept clean and its rubber surface free of blemishes or defects you will be ensured of accurate media transport and optimal print quality. If its surface is badly damaged the capstan will need to be replaced..

  • Page 172

    172 chapter 10 printer maintenance how to clean the rubber capstan.

  • Page 173: Appendix A

    173 appendix a application information.

  • Page 174

    174 appendix a application information application resources on the web site application resources on the web site introduction application hints and tips and application bulletins are located on the customer support web page: http://www.Dgs.Oce.Com/printersupport/arizona250gt_customer/ the applicat...

  • Page 175

    175 application resources on the web site ■ opal/white acrylic or polycarbonate such as lexan ■ polystyrene ■ pre-stretched canvas ■ textiles ■ un-documented materials ■ variable height materials.

  • Page 176

    176 appendix a application information application resources on the web site.

  • Page 177: Index

    177 index index a ac power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 ac power plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 alphanumeric input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 b banding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 b...

  • Page 178

    178 index r reduce artifacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 s safety interlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 safety labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 safety training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 speci...