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  • Page 1 Océ VarioLink 3050cp VarioLink 3050cpd Critical Link User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their proprietors. – VarioLink 3050cp Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Copyright Information ....... 2 Notes, Cautions and Warnings ..... . 5 Introduction .
  • Page 4 Contents (cont.) Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Items ..58 Order Information .......58 Toner Cartridge Replacement .

  • Page 5: Notes, Cautions And Warnings

    Notes, Cautions and Warnings Note: A note appears in this manual like this. A note provides additional information to supplement the main text which may help you to use and understand the product. CAUTION! A caution appears in this manual like this. A caution provides additional information which, if ignored, may result in equipment malfunction or damage.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Your printer includes these features: • High quality, multi-level technology produces more subtle tones and smoother gradations of color to lend photographic quality to your documents; • Up to 30 pages per minute in full color for fast printing of high impact color presentations and other documents;...
  • Page 7 • Additional memory allows printing of more complex pages. For example, high resolution banner printing; • Internal hard disk drive for storage of overlays, macros and downloadable fonts, and automatic collation of multiple copies of multipage documents and the download of ICC Profiles. –...

  • Page 8: Printer Overview

    Printer Overview ________________ Front View 1. Output stacker, face down. 5. Paper level indicator. Standard printed copy delivery 6. Front cover release lever. point. Holds up to 350 sheets at 7. Multi-purpose tray release 80g/m . recess. 2. Operator panel. 8.

  • Page 9: Rear View

    Rear View This view shows the connection panel, the rear output stacker and the location of the optional duplex (two-sided printing) unit. 1. ON/OFF switch. 5. USB interface. 2. AC power socket. 6. Network interface.* 3. Duplex unit (when fitted). 7.

  • Page 10: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the display language _____ The default language used by your printer for display messages and for report printing is English. If required, this can be changed • French • Spanish • Portuguese – VarioLink 3550cp Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Paper Recommendations

    Paper Recommendations Your printer will handle a variety of print media, including a range of paper weights and sizes, transparencies and envelopes. This section provides general advice on choice of media, and explains how to use each type. The best performance will be obtained when using standard 20-lb. (75 g/m ) paper designed for use in copiers and l aser printers.

  • Page 12: Media Weight Ranges

    Media Weight Ranges • Tray 1: 17-50 lb. US Bond (64-188 g/m ) • Optional Trays 2 and 3: 17-54 lb. US Bond (64-203 g/m ) Media Weight Settings These settings can be made in the printer menu or in the printer driver.

  • Page 13: Face Down Stacker

    can be loaded at one time, subject to a maximum stacking depth of about 3/8-inch (10 mm). Paper or transparencies should be loaded print side up and top edge into the printer. Do not use the duplex (two-sided printing) function. Face down stacker_______________ The face down stacker on the top of the printer can hold up to 350 sheets of 20-lb.

  • Page 14: Loading Paper

    Loading paper Tray 1 and Optional Trays 2 and 3___ Remove the paper tray from the printer. Fan the paper to be loaded at the edges (1) and in the middle (2) to ensure that all sheets are properly separated, then tap the edges of the stack on a flat surface to make it flush again (3).
  • Page 15 Load paper (letter headed paper face down and top edge towards the front of the printer), as shown. – VarioLink 3550cp Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 Adjust the rear stopper (a) and paper guides (b) to the size of paper being used. To prevent paper jams: • Do not leave space between the paper and the guides and rear stopper. • Do not overfill the paper tray. Capacity depends on the type of paper stock.
  • Page 17 • Always use the face up (rear) stacker for heavy paper (card stock etc.). CAUTION! Do not open or close the rear paper exit while printing as it may result in a paper jam. – VarioLink 3550cp Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Multi-Purpose Tray

    Multi-Purpose Tray ________________________ Open the multi purpose tray (a). Fold out the paper supports (b). – VarioLink 3550cp Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 Press gently down on the paper platform (c) to ensure it is latched down. Load the paper and adjust the paper guides (d) to the size of paper being used. • For single-sided printing on letterhead paper load the paper into the multi purpose tray with pre-printed side up and top edge into the printer.
  • Page 20 Press the tray latch button inwards to release the paper platform, so that the paper is lifted and gripped in place. Set the correct paper size for the multi purpose tray in the Media Menu (see “Menu functions” on page 21). –...

  • Page 21: Menu Functions

    Menu functions This section lists the menus accessed via the controls on the printer’s operator panel and displayed in the LCD window. Operator Panel: _________________ C M Y K 1. Ready ON: Ready to 2. Display Displays the printer receive data. status and any error messages.
  • Page 22 5. Attention ON: A warning 6. Back Button Returns to the occurs. Printing previous higher may be possible level menu item. (e.g low toner). BLINKING: An error occurs. Printing not possible (e.g. toner empty). OFF: Normal condition. 7. Enter In the ONLINE 8.

  • Page 23: How To Change The Settings: User

    How to Change the Settings: User___ It should be noted that many of these settings can be, and often are, overridden by settings in the Windows printer drivers. However, several of the driver settings can be left at “Printer Setting”, which will then default to the settings entered in these printer menus.

  • Page 24: How To Change The Settings: Administrator

    How to Change the Settings: Administrator __________________ You can set whether to ENABLE or DISABLE each category in the user menu. Disabled categories are not displayed in the User’s menu. Only a system administrator can change these settings. Turn OFF the printer. Turn ON the printer while pressing the Enter button.

  • Page 25: Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu ITEM ACTION EXPLANATION Page Tray1 Select an item to display the total Count number of pages printed from the Tray 2* relevant tray. Tray 3* MPT Tray *Note: Only available when optional trays are present Supplies Cyan Drum Select item to display the percentage Life of a consumable remaining.

  • Page 26: Print Information Nenu

    Print Information Nenu This menu provides a quick method of listing various items stored within the printer. ITEM ACTION EXPLANATION Configuration Execute Select execute to print out a configuration report. Network Execute Scroll down to this parameter and select execute to print out Network information. Demo Page Demo 1 Execute...

  • Page 27: Print Secure Job Menu

    Print Secure Job Menu Note: Only present if an optional Hard disk Drive (HDD) is fitted. ITEM ACTION EXPLANATION Encrypted Not Found Used for printing an encrypted authentication print job (Encrypted Job) stored in HDD. Print After inputting a password, "Searching Job" is Delete displayed until a job appropriate for the password is found.
  • Page 28 ITEM ACTION EXPLANATION Stored Not Found Used to print out a stored job in a HDD. Print Not Found will be displayed where a file, which could be printed is not available. Delete The following message will appear if a printable file is available.

  • Page 29: Menus Menu

    Menus Menu ITEM ACTION EXPLANATION Tray Paper feed Select tray (default condition Configuration Default: Tray 1 indicated by *) Select by scroll and Enter button. Auto Tray Switch Switches Auto ON/OFF (default Default: On condition indicated by *). Select by scroll and Enter button.
  • Page 30 ITEM ACTION EXPLANATION Tray MPT Tray Configure Paper Size/Media Type/ Configuration Configuration Media Weight/Tray Usage. (cont.) Paper size: Defines default condition (indicated • A4/A5/A6/B5 by *) Select by scroll and Enter button. • Legal14/Legal 13.5/Legal13 User type 1 to 5 are displayed only if •...
  • Page 31 ITEM ACTION EXPLANATION System Power Save Time Select from 5/10/15/30/60 Adjust Default: Minutes. Select by scroll and Enter button. Clearable Select from: ONLINE/Job. Select by Warning scroll and Enter button. PS job only. Default: ONLINE Auto Continue Select from On/Off. Select by scroll and Enter button.
  • Page 32 ITEM ACTION EXPLANATION ystem Adjust Paper Black Used for fine adjustment of the black (cont.) Settings -2/-1/0/ print on paper. +1/+2 Default: 0 Paper color Used for fine adjustment of the color Settings-2/-1/0/ print on paper. +1/+2 Default: 0 Trans. Black Used for fine adjustment of the black Settings -2/-1/0/ print on transparencies.

  • Page 33: Shutdown Menu

    Shutdown menu This menu only appears if the hard disk drive is installed. This item should always be selected before switching the printer off, to ensure that no hard disk data is lost. ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Shutdown Execute Performs controlled shutdown of the printer, Start ensuring that all files on the internal hard disk are closed before power is turned off.
  • Page 34 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Network NetWare Enable Sets Enable/Disable of NetWare Setup Protocol. Disable (cont.) EtherTalk Enable Sets Enable/Disable of EtherTalk Protocol. Disable Frame Auto Sets the frame type. Type 802.2 Netware should be enabled. 802.3 Ethernet II SNAP Auto TypeIP Sets the IP Address setting Address method.
  • Page 35 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Network Enable Sets Enable/Disable of FTP. Setup Disable Enable: FTP is available. (cont.) Disable: FTP is not available. TCP/IP should be enabled. SNMP Enable Sets Enable/Disable of SNMP. Disable Enable: SNMP is available. Disable: SNMP is not available. TCP/IP or NetWare should be enabled.
  • Page 36 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Print Personalit Auto Selects a printer language. Setup PostScript IBM PPR EPSON FX 1- 999 Copies Selects the default number of copies. Duplex On/Off Specifies Duplex print (option) if a Duplex unit is installed and enabled Binding Long Edge Specifies Binding in duplex printing (if a Duplex unit is...
  • Page 37 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Print Toner On/Off This function works effectively Setup Save only if the data input is color (cont.) Mode RGB data. This setting is valid in PS and PCL, but does not take effect in the following cases. (1) PS: If Color Matching is set OFF.
  • Page 38 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Print Form 5 lines Sets the number of lines that Setup Length can be printed on a page (cont.) Not valid for PS (valid only for 60 lines PCL/HP-GL2). Default values listed to the left 128 lines are for Letter/A4.
  • Page 39 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Print 64 mm Specifies paper width of Setup Dimension Custom paper as a default (cont.) value. 210 mm PS Setup Sets a paper size at right angles to the paper run direction. 216 mm 127 mm Specifies paper length of Dimension Custom paper as a default value.
  • Page 40 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Font Pitch 99.9 CPI Width of the PCL default font in Setup characters per inch (CPI). (cont.) Default font is fixed-pitch, 10.00 CPI scalable font. The value of pitch is displayed 0.44 CPI down to the second decimal place.
  • Page 41 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION White On/Off Sets whether to eject a page Setup Page skip without any data to print (blank (cont.) page) upon reception of FF command (OCH) in PCL Mode. OFF: Ejecting. CR/CR+LF Sets action when CR code is Function received in PCL.
  • Page 42 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Pen Width On/Off When minimum width is Setup Adjust specified in PCL, sometimes a (cont.) 1-dot line, looks broken. With PEN WIDTH Adjust set to ON, when the minimum width is specified, the line width will be emphasized so as to look wider than a 1-dot line.
  • Page 43 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION IBM PPR Symbo IBM 437 Sets the Symbol Set for IBM Setup PPR (see machine operator (cont.) panel for complete list). Letter O Enable/ Specifies the style that replaces Style Disable ø (9B) and ¥ (9D) with ø (ou) and Ø...
  • Page 44 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION EPSON Character 10 CPI/12 Specifies character pitch in FX Setup Pitch CPI/17 CPI Epson FX emulation. 20 CPI/ Proportional Character SET-2 Sets a character set. SET-1 Symbol IBM 437 Sets the Symbol Set for Epson FX Emulation. (see machine operator panel for complete list).
  • Page 45 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION EPSON Text Same/Diff Sets height of a character. FX Setup Height SAME: Regardless of CPI, same (cont.) height DIFF: According to CPI, character heights vary. Color The machine has its own Setup Simulation process simulation engine SWOP which simulates standard colors Euroscale in the printer.
  • Page 46 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Memory Receive Auto Sets the size of receive buffer Setup Buffer 0.5 megabyte Size 1 megabyte 2 megabyte 4 megabyte 8 megabyte 16 megabyte Resource Auto Sets the size of resource saving Save area. 0.5 megabyte 1 megabyte 2 megabyte 4 megabyte 8 megabyte...
  • Page 47 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Resize PCL nn%/ Specifies the size of partition. Setup Partition Common Specifies a size by ratio to the (cont.) mm%/PSll%/ whole HDD in % (1% unit). <Apply> nn,mm,ll: 1 - 98 and nn+mm+ll=100 The sizes are displayed in the partition list and can be changed by selecting the partition size to be changed.
  • Page 48 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Format Formats a specified partition. Setup Partition Common When the Enter button is (cont.) pressed, the following confirmation message appears. Are You Sure? Yes/No No =l return to the previous menu. Yes = Execute Now? Yes/No No i=l return to the previous menu.
  • Page 49 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Change xxxxxxxxxxxx Sets a new password to enter Password Password Admin Setup menu From 6 to 12 alpha/numeric digits can be entered. Verify xxxxxxxxxxxx Forces the User to input the password new password to enter Admin Setup. From 6 to 12 alpha/numeric digits can be entered.

  • Page 50: Calibration

    Calibration ITEM SETTI EXPLANATION Auto Density On/Off Enables/disables automatic density adjustment. Adjust Execute If Execute is selected, the Density printer will immediately adjust density and reflect it in TRC compensation. This adjustment must be executed when the printer is idling. It can become invalid if executed in any other state.
  • Page 51 ITEM SETTI EXPLANATION Cyan/ Highlight -3,-2,- Adjusts HIGHLIGHT (light area) Magenta/ of the TRC. Yellow/Black 0,+1,+ + = Darker Tuning 2,+3, - = Lighter Mid-Tone -3,-2,- Adjusts MID-TONE area of the TRC. 0,+1,+ + = Darker 2,+3, - = Lighter Dark -3,-2,- Adjusts DARK area of the TRC.

  • Page 52: Print Statistics

    Print Statistics ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Enter Password XXXX Enters a password to enter Print Statistics menu. The default value is "0000". The password for entry to Print Statistics is different from the password for entry to Functions- Admin Setup. "Print Statistics" category is not shown when Print Statistics function is not supported.

  • Page 53: Administrator (Boot) Menu

    ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION xxxx Sets a new password to enter Print Password Statistics menu. Verify xxxx Re-enter new password set to enter Password Print Statistics set in New Password for confirmation. Administrator (Boot) Menu This menu is only accessible to System Administrators. In order to gain access to this menu, follow the instructions in “How to Change the Settings: Administrator”...

  • Page 54: Usb Setup

    ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Ack / Busy Ack In Busy Sets the order to output the BUSY and Timing ACK signal for compatible reception. Ack While Busy I-prime Disable/ Sets time to enable/disable I-prime signal 3µsec/50µsec Offline Enable / To Enable/disable of this function. When Receive Disable set to Enable, the interface retains a...

  • Page 55: Security Setup

    Security Setup Only available when a Hard Disk (option) is fitted. ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Job limitation mode control. Limitations Encrypted Jobs other than specified ones are rejected. Reset Execute Resets a cipher key to be used on an Cipher Key encrypted hard disk.
  • Page 56 ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Enable HDD Even if a machine is inoperable at installation because of a faulty HDD, the machine can be made operable by setting this parameter to No (ignores the existence of the HDD). When No is set, access to a HDD results in FAIL because the HDD is regarded as not attached.

  • Page 57: Power Setup

    Power Setup ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Power Save Enable Sets Enable/Disable of Power Save Mode. Disable Language Setup ITEM SETTINGS EXPLANATION Language Execute Initializes the message file loaded in FLASH. initialize When you press the Enter button, the following message, requesting confirmation, will appear, Are You Sure? Yes / No NO = return to the source menu.

  • Page 58: Replacing Consumables And Maintenance Items

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Items Order Information ______________ Only use genuine Océ Original products to ensure the best quality and performance from your hardware. Non Océ Original products may adversely affect your printer's performance and invalidate your warranty. ITEM LIFE ORDER Toner, black 10,000 Letter @ 5%...

  • Page 59: Toner Cartridge Replacement

    Toner Cartridge Replacement ______ Note: When the LCD display indicates TONER LOW, or if print appears faded, first open the top cover and try tapping the cartridge a few times to evenly distribute the toner powder. This will enable you to obtain the best "yield" from your toner cartridge.
  • Page 60 Note the positions of the four cartridges. 1 = cyan 2 - magenta 3 = yelloiw 4 = black Pull the colored toner release lever on the cartridge to be replaced fully towards the front of the printer. Lift the right-hand end of the cartridge and then draw the cartridge to the right to release the left-hand end as shown, and withdraw the toner cartridge out of the printer.
  • Page 61 Clean the top of the ID unit with a clean, lint free cloth. Put the cartridge down gently onto a piece of paper to prevent toner from marking your furniture. Remove the new cartridge from its box but leave its wrapping material in place for the moment.
  • Page 62 Remove the wrapping material and peel off the adhesive tape from the underside of the cartridge. Holding the cartridge by its top centre with the colored lever to the right, lower it into the printer over the image drum unit from which the old cartridge was removed. Insert the left end of the cartridge into the top of the image drum unit first, pushing it against the spring on the drum –...
  • Page 63 unit, then lower the right end of the cartridge down onto the image drum unit. 10. Pressing gently down on the cartridge to ensure that it is firmly seated, push the colored lever towards the rear of the printer. This will lock the cartridge into place and release toner into the image drum unit.
  • Page 64 11. Gently wipe the LED head surface with soft tissue. CAUTION! To avoid toner wastage and possible toner sensor errors, do not change the toner cartridge(s) until “TONER EMPTY” is displayed. 12. Finally, close the top cover and press down firmly at both sides so that the cover latches closed.

  • Page 65: Image Drum Replacement

    Image Drum Replacement. ________ CAUTION! Static sensitive devices, handle with care. The printer contains four image drums: cyan, magenta, yellow and black. Press the cover release and open the printer’s top cover fully. WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser will be hot.
  • Page 66 toner (a) and image Note the positions of the four cartridges drums (b). It is essential that they go back in the same order. – VarioLink 3550cp Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 Holding it by its top centre, lift the image drum, complete with its toner cartridge, up and out of the printer. Put the assembly down gently onto a piece of paper to prevent toner from marking your furniture and to avoid damaging the green drum surface.
  • Page 68 With the colored toner release lever (1) to the right, pull the lever towards you. This will release the bond between the toner cartridge and the image drum unit. nd end of the toner cartridge (1) and then draw Lift the right-ha the cartridge to the right to release the left-hand end as shown (2), and withdraw the toner cartridge out of the image drum...
  • Page 69 Place the toner cartridge onto the new image drum cartridge as shown. Push the left end in first, and then lower the right end in. (It is not necessary to fit a new toner cartridge at this time unless the remaining toner level is very low.) Push the colored release lever away from you to lock the toner cartridge onto the new image drum unit and release toner into it.

  • Page 70: Replacing The Transfer Belt Unit

    10. Holding the complete assembly by its top centre, lower it into place in the printer, locating the pegs at each end into their slots in the sides of the printer cavity. 11. Finally, close the top cover and press down firmly at both sides so that the cover latches closed.
  • Page 71 Press the cover release and open the printer’s top cover fully. WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser will be hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch. ur toner cartridges (a) and image Note the positions of the fo drums (b).
  • Page 72 Lift each of the image drum units out of the printer and place them in a safe place away from direct sources of heat and light. CAUTION! The green image drum surface at the base of each cartridge is very delicate and light sensitive. Do not touch it and do not expose it to normal room light for more than 5 minutes.
  • Page 73 Locate the two fasteners ( ) at each side of the belt and the lifting bar ( ) at the front end. Turn the two fasteners 90° to the left. This will release the belt from the printer chassis. Pull the lifting bar (b) upwards so that the belt tilts up towards the front, and withdraw the belt unit (c) from the printer.
  • Page 74 rear left corner of the unit, and lower the belt unit flat inside the printer. – VarioLink 3550cp Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 75 Turn the two fasteners (a) 90° to the right until they lock. This will secure the belt unit in place. Replace the four image drums, complete with their toner cartridges, into the printer in the same sequence as they came out: cyan (nearest the rear), magenta, yellow and black (nearest the front).

  • Page 76: Fuser Replacement

    Fuser Replacement ______________ The fuser is located inside the printer just behind the four image drum units. WARNING If the printer has recently been powered on, some fuser components will be very hot. Handle the fuser with extreme care, holding it only by its handle, which will only be mildly warm to the touch.
  • Page 77 Pull the two fuser retaining levers (b) towards the front of the printer so that they are fully upright. Holding the fuser by its handle (a), lift the fuser straight up and out of the printer. If the fuser is still warm, place it on a flat surface which will not be damaged by heat.
  • Page 78 Push the two retaining levers (a) towards the rear of the printer to lock the fuser in place. Finally, close the top cover and press down firmly at both sides so that the cover latches closed. – VarioLink 3550cp Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Cleaning The Led Head

    Cleaning the LED Head ___________ Clean the LED heads when printing does not come out clearly, has white lines or when text is blurred. Switch off the printer. Open the top cover. – VarioLink 3550cp Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 80 Gently wipe the LED head surface with a soft tissue CAUTION! Do not use methyl alcohol or other solvents on the LED head as damage to the lens surface will occur. Close the top cover. – VarioLink 3550cp Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Available Options

    Available Options See the instructions supplied with the options. Duplex (two-sided printing) Unit ___ The duplex unit adds the function of two-sided printing, using less paper and making large documents easier to handle. It also enables booklet printing, which uses even less paper and makes large documents even easier to handle.

  • Page 82: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard Disk Drive _________________ The optional internal hard disk drive (HDD) enables collating of printed pages and can be used to store overlays and macros, fonts, and secure or proof documents waiting to be printed. Installation takes a few minutes, and requires a medium size cross-head (philips type) screwdriver.

  • Page 83: Clearing Paper Jams

    Clearing Paper Jams Provided that you follow the recommendations in this guide on the use of print media, and you keep the media in good condition prior to use, your printer should give years of reliable service. However, paper jams occasionally do occur, and this section explains how to clear them quickly and simply.

  • Page 84: Paper Sensor Error Codes

    Paper Sensor Error Codes _________ 380, 400 CODE # LOCATION CODE # LOCATION Duplex unit * Paper exit Duplex unit * Duplex unit * Duplex unit * MP Tray Duplex unit * Paper Tray Paper feed Paper tray Paper path Paper size * (if fitted).
  • Page 85 Press the cover release and open the printer’s top cover fully. WARNING! If the printer has been powered on, the fuser will be hot. This area is clearly labelled. Do not touch. four toner cartridges (a) and image Note the positions of the drums (b).
  • Page 86 Holding it by its top centre, lift the cyan image drum, complete with its toner cartridge, up and out of the printer. – VarioLink 3550cp Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 he assembly down gently onto a piece of paper to Put t prevent toner from marking your furniture and to avoid damaging the green drum surface, and cover. CAUTION! The green image drum surface at the base of the Image Drum is very delicate and light sensitive. Do not touch it and do not expose it to normal room light for more than 5 minutes.
  • Page 88 Look into the printer to check whether any sheets of paper are visible on any part of the belt unit. CAUTION! Do not use any sharp or abrasive objects to separate sheets from the belt. This may damage the belt surface.
  • Page 89 forwards into the internal drum cavity and withdraw the sheet. To remove a sheet from the central area of the belt (2), carefully separate the sheet from the belt surface and withdraw the sheet. To remove a sheet just entering the fuser (3), separate the trailing edge of the sheet from the belt, push the fuser pressure release lever (4) towards the front and down to release the fuser’s grip on the sheet, and withdraw the...
  • Page 90 sheet through the drum cavity area. Then allow the pressure release lever to rise again. Note: If the sheet is well advanced into the fuser (only a short length is still visible), do not attempt to pull it back. Follow the next steps. To remove a sheet in the fuser;...
  • Page 91 Replace fuser unit into the machine and move locking levers (a) toward the rear of the machine. – VarioLink 3550cp Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 92 Starting with the cyan image drum unit nearest the fuser, replace the four image drums into the drum cavity, making sure to locate them in the correct order. Holding the complete assembly by its top centre, lower it into place in the printer, locating the pegs at each end into their slots in the sides of the printer cavity.
  • Page 93 Lower the top cover but do not press down to latch it closed yet. This will protect the drums from excessive exposure to room lighting while you check the remaining areas for jammed sheets. 10. Open the rear exit tray (a) and check for a sheet of paper in the rear path area (b).
  • Page 94 12. If a duplex unit is fitted, lift lever (a) and lower the duplex unit cover and pull out any sheets found in this area. Close the duplex unit cover 13. Pull down the MP Tray using the depressions (b). Lift the front cover release lever and lower the front cover.
  • Page 95 14. Check inside the cover for sheets in this area and remove any that you find, then close the cover. 15. Pull out the paper tray and ensure that all paper is stacked properly, is undamaged, and that the paper guides are properly positioned against the edges of the paper stack.

  • Page 96: Utilities

    Utilities Summary of Utilities Provided______ Utilities on the CD For more information, click “Tell me more” on the Optional Utilities screen. Windows • Admin Manager For quick discovery and setup of the Océ network card in your printer. Runs directly off the CD. •...

  • Page 97: Utilities On The Web (Windows Only)

    Download PCL macros, Postscript forms and bar codes to the printer hard disk drive for use in print jobs • Swatch Utility Print a color swatch and use the indicated RGB values to set up the color(s) of your choice in your graphics/design software application.

  • Page 98: Installing The Utilities

    • PS Gamma Adjuster Permits adjustment of each of the primary colors that the printer uses in Postscript mode. Installing the Utilities ____________ Utilities on the CD Load the utilities from the Menu Installer located on the CD supplied with your printer. Download Utilities (Windows only) Download the utilities from the internet, accessed through the Menu Installer on the CD.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. ITEM SPECIFICATION Dimensions 17-1/8" W x 21" D x 14-1/2" H (435 x 536 x 370 mm) without Duplex unit Weight 61.5 lbs. (27.6 kg) approx. (without Duplex unit) Print method LED exposed light source electronic photographic method Print speeds 30 pages per minute color...
  • Page 100 ITEM SPECIFICATION Paper output 350 sheets in face down (top) stacker @ 20 lb. US Bond (75 g/m ) 100 sheets in face up (rear) stacker @ 20 lb. US Bond (75 g/m ) Paper tray, manual feed, optional additional paper Paper feed tray(s) Media size -...
  • Page 101 ITEM SPECIFICATION Duty cycle 80,000 pages per month max. 6,000 pages per month average Replacement CMYK: 10,000 pages at 5% coverage toner life Image drum 20,000 pages (18,000 at 3 pages per job (letter) life 12,000 pages at 1 page per job (letter) Belt life 60,000 letter pages at 3 pages per job Fuser life...
  • Page 102 Océ professional document systems to keep the wheels of business and government turning. Océ is also at work in publishing on demand, newspaper production and wide format colour for spectacular display graphics. For more information visit us at www.oce.com...

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