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  • Page 1: Operation Guide

    Operation guide Océ Arizona 318 GL User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2018, Océ All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, adapted, or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from Océ. Océ makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.........................7 Preface................................8 Product Compliance............................9 Chapter 2 Product Overview......................13 Printer Specifications............................. 14 Chapter 3 Safety Information......................15 Materials Handling Safety..........................16 UV Ink and Flush.............................17 UV Curing System ............................20 Safety Interlock System..........................22 Safety Labels..............................23 Safety Awareness............................26 Roll Media Safety Awareness........................35 Chapter 4...
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 6 How to Operate the Roll Media Option................75 Roll Media Option Hardware......................... 76 Roll Media Option Specifications........................78 Foot Pedal Switch Functions......................... 80 Roll Media Manager............................81 How to Load Media............................83 Load an Empty Core and Install in the Take-up Position..............85 Loading the Media - Standard Method....................
  • Page 5 Contents Chapter 9 Ink System Management....................163 Arizona Printer Ink............................164 Change Ink Bags............................166 Chapter 10 Error Handling and Troubleshooting................167 Troubleshooting Overview.......................... 168 Chapter 11 Printer Maintenance....................... 171 Maintenance Guidelines..........................172 Maintenance Procedures..........................173 Clean Carriage Underside........................173 Printhead Maintenance..........................175 Print a Nozzle Check........................
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 8: Preface

    Preface Preface Introduction This user guide provides the operator with information about the Océ Arizona 318 GL UV flatbed inkjet printer. Language Support The printer's user interface software supports multiple languages. To select your preferred language and other setup information, refer to the Settings Module in Chapter 4.

  • Page 9: Product Compliance

    The SDS and PSDS for current and recent Océ Arizona products are available from the Océ Downloads website: http://global.oce.com/support/. Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) WARNING This is a Class A product.
  • Page 10 Product Compliance CE Declaration of Conformity The following CE Declaration of Conformity is provided for your convenience. • Commercial product name: Océ Arizona® 318 GL • Model number: HYB183 • Product description: Commercial Printing Machine Océ Display Graphics Systems declare under our sole responsibility that the above product(s) are in conformity with essential requirements of the following EC directive(s) and Regulations by applying the following referred standard(s): EC Directive(s) and Commission...
  • Page 11 Richmond, British Columbia Canada V6V 2A2 Telephone +1 604)273-7730 - Fax +1 604 273-2775 E-mail: dgsinfo@oce.com Representative Marketing the Océ Arizona 318 GL in Europe: Océ Technologies B.V. St. Urbanusweg 43, Venlo, The Netherlands, 5900 MA Venlo Telephone: 31 77 359 2222 Fax: 31 77 354 4700 E-mail: info@oce.com...
  • Page 12 Product Compliance Chapter 1 - Introduction...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Product Overview

    Chapter 2 Product Overview...

  • Page 14: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Introduction The Océ Arizona 318 GL is a flatbed inkjet printers capable of producing large format images on various rigid and flexible media. The printers consist of a flatbed vacuum table and moving gantry. Media is held flat and stationary on the vacuum table during printing. The gantry contains a carriage that sweeps across the table as the gantry moves in steps along the length of the table to print an image on the media.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Safety Information

    Chapter 3 Safety Information...

  • Page 16: Materials Handling Safety

    Materials Handling Safety Materials Handling Safety Introduction Many kinds of supplies and materials are required for the daily maintenance and ongoing operations of an inkjet printer. The following are some cautions and suggestions for the safe handling of these items. Consumables, supplies and maintenance materials WARNING •...

  • Page 17: Uv Ink And Flush

    Read and practice safety guidelines as outlined in the SDS for each ink. Post these documents in the work area as required by prevailing law. SDS are provided with all inks and flush when you purchase them and are also available from http://downloads.oce.com. NOTE Permeation time of ink components through different protective aprons will vary.
  • Page 18 UV Ink and Flush have no pigment so they are not visible; therefore just because you don’t have pigment on the glove or your skin doesn’t mean that exposure has not occurred. Use of primers, adhesion promoters, coatings and other products in conjunction with the Océ Arizona printers and UV curable inks must be done safely and with adequate personal protection equipment.
  • Page 19 UV Ink and Flush Flush Care and Storage A small bottle (125ml) is supplied with the printer accessory kit. Use it only to hold flush. Tip: before you begin printhead swabbing or cleaning the AMS, fill the bottle and place several swabs into it so they are soaked in flush and ready to use.

  • Page 20: Uv Curing System

    UV Curing System UV Curing System Introduction The UV Curing System on the Océ Arizona printers generates hazardous levels of thermal, electrical and UV energies. UV-curable ink need a high energy level of UV light to cure. The UV curing system is made up of two mercury arc lamps attached to the carriage. How to Handle UV Lamps: UV lamps operate at high temperatures.
  • Page 21 UV Curing System PRODUCT CONTAINS MERCURY WARNING One or more lamp(s) inside this product contain Mercury. Dispose these lamp(s) according to all federal, state and local regulations. Handling and Storage Handling: A small amount of mercury is contained in the quartz tube of UV discharge lamps. Due to the toxicity of mercury, UV discharge lamps should be handled so that breakage is minimized.

  • Page 22: Safety Interlock System

    Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock System Introduction The printer has three Emergency-Stop buttons. The Maintenance Station drawer and the Carriage Guard are also part of the safety interlock system. A beacon light indicates the status of the safety system and the printer. Components of the Interlock System Emergency Stop Buttons: They are located on the Operator Control Station, and on each end of the Gantry.

  • Page 23: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels 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.
  • Page 24 Safety Labels Description Label Pinch Point A reminder that horizontal movement of the carriage can create a pinch hazard as it moves along the gantry. Located on both ends and the rear of the carriage. Crush Hazard: Keep hands clear while operating. A reminder that vertical movement of the carriage can be a crush hazard if hands or objects are placed in these loca- tions.
  • Page 25 Safety Labels Description Label Warning: Line Voltage Always Present Warning that High Voltage is present behind marked panel at all times, even when machine is turned off [6] Line Voltage Present Warning: Moving Gantry If the green beacon light on top of the carriage is on, the gantry may start moving at any time.

  • Page 26: Safety Awareness

    Safety Awareness Safety Awareness Introduction This section contains two sets of principles that must be followed to assure maximum safety when operating your Océ Arizona printer. The first set uses negative examples to show you things to avoid in order to prevent injury to the operator. The second set of principles illustrates some of the residual risks that are inherent in the operation of the printer.
  • Page 27 Safety Awareness Avoid these Situations For Your Personal Safety Do not push or force the gantry to move manually if it is already in motion. If you do move the gan- try, a Motion Error mes- sage will display and you will have to use the mouse to click Reset on the user interface LCD...
  • Page 28 Safety Awareness Avoid these Situations For Your Personal Safety Movement of the car- riage up and down may be a crush hazard. Do not rest your hands in this area during daily print- head maintenance as this process causes the car- riage to move up and down.
  • Page 29 Safety Awareness Avoid these Situations For Your Personal Safety Keep a distance of at least 1 m (3 ft.) to the UV light when printing. Avoid looking at the UV lamps, especially if you are seated at the same level as the carriage. Do not sit within 5 meters (17 feet) of the carriage path.
  • Page 30 Safety Awareness Residual Risk Area Hazard A crushing hazard is cre- ated by the movement of the carriage along gantry rails. Keep hands away from this area unless the printer power is off. [18] Carriage Guard and Gantry Rails A high risk crushing/ pinch hazard is created by the table and the gan- try.
  • Page 31 Safety Awareness Residual Risk Area 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). [21] Carriage Vertical Movement Pinch Hazard A high risk shearing haz- ard is created by the gan- try and the gantry rail.
  • Page 32 Safety Awareness Residual Risk Area Hazard A high risk shearing haz- ard is created by the gan- try and the gantry rail. This photo shows anoth- er view from the bottom. Do not place fingers or hands in this area. [23] Gantry Shear Hazard A high risk shearing haz- ard is created by the car-...
  • Page 33 Safety Awareness Residual Risk Area Hazard Entanglement hazard A medium risk of finger or material entanglement is created by the web as- sembly (IGUS track). [25] IGUS Impact Hazard A medium risk impact hazard is created by the carriage when cycling from left to right.
  • Page 34 Safety Awareness Residual Risk Area Hazard The carriage guard/safety fence has a shearing haz- ard when the carriage is at the end of the gantry. Chapter 3 - Safety Information...

  • Page 35: Roll Media Safety Awareness

    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 (RMO) for your Arizona printer. The first image uses a negative example to show you a situation to avoid in order to prevent injury to the operator.
  • Page 36 Roll Media Safety Awareness RMO Residual Risks Crushing/Shear Hazard Do not place your hand near the shaft drive mo- tors when the printer is printing or when the dual foot controls are pressed. Do not place your hand on the Media Roll motor enclosure when the green beacon light is On as the gantry may move...

  • Page 37: How To Navigate The User Interface

    Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface...

  • Page 38: Operator Interface Hardware

    Operator Interface Hardware Operator Interface Hardware Introduction The Operator interacts with printer components to print, maintain, and monitor the state of the printer. This section identifies and explains the functions of the hardware. [28] Printer Hardware Operator Interface Components Hardware Interface Components Component Function 1) Main Power Switch...
  • Page 39 Operator Interface Hardware Component Function 12) Ink Bay Contains bags of ink with ID tags to ensure that the correct color of ink is installed and not expired. (13) UV Lamps Used to cure the ink. (14) Carriage Guard Protects the Operator from exposure to UV light and stops all motion if dislodged by an obstacle.

  • Page 40: Printer Interface Software

    Printer Interface Software Printer Interface Software Introduction The printer software is displayed on the LCD monitor. The interface has seven main modules that are accessed by tabs located at the bottom of the display. Click on these tabs to access the modules.
  • Page 41 Printer Interface Software Component Function Maintenance Displays maintenance tasks you must perform and indicates when to (Maintenance tab) do them. After you perform each task, the printer will record that the task was completed and then calculate when the task must be per- formed again.

  • Page 42: Print Job Control Module

    Print Job Control Module Print Job Control Module Introduction Print Job Control is the first module displayed when the printer software is loaded. From this module you can manage all aspects of working with print jobs and also control many features of the printer.
  • Page 43 Print Job Control Module Component Function 6) Active Jobs List Displays a list of all Active print jobs. 7) Job Placement Pre- Displays the selected print job with a preview that shows the place- view ment of that job on the printer. 8) Inactive Jobs Displays a list of all Inactive print jobs.
  • Page 44 Print Job Control Module 4 & 5) Command Toolbar The printer toolbar contains buttons that allow you to interact with the printer (listed in the table below in the order they are displayed on the command toolbar). Note that some of the buttons have a checked and unchecked state with a different appearance of the icon image to reflect their state.
  • Page 45 Print Job Control Module Flatbed Settings 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 button. Media Parameters Enter or confirm the thickness of the media. The printer will automatically adjust the carriage height to media thickness and also the print gap.
  • Page 46 Print Job Control Module UV Curing Lamp This button controls the UV curing lamps. The state of the button reflects Control Button the state of the lamps. The UV lamps will timeout after 15 minutes of inac- tivity (time can be changed by a service technician). If lamps are extin- guished when the timeout expired, then the button changes its status to unchecked.
  • Page 47 Print Job Control Module The preview image can be positioned by dragging it around the window (this will automatically update the offsets fields). When an image is out of bounds in the actual table area, that area in the table preview is marked in red.
  • Page 48 Print Job Control Module Print Parameters Displays information about the print job that is currently selected: • Mode - Print quality mode: Select Production, Quality, or Fine Art mode in ProductionHouse. When Quality mode is set, this field will have a pull-down box that allows you to select Quality-Matte or Quality-Density (or Quality-Layered if the White Ink option is in- stalled).

  • Page 49: Maintenance Tasks

    • Use the cleaning methods and the maintenance schedule documented in this User manual, the Care and Use Poster, and the Printhead Maintenance video (you can download the poster and video from the customer support web site: https://dgs.oce.com/ . Illustration...

  • Page 50: Counters Module

    Counters Module Counters Module Introduction The Counters module displays counters that are of interest to the operator. It shows counters for each color of ink and the total ink used. Some of the counters can be reset. Counters Component - function table Counters Explained Component Function...

  • Page 51: Settings Module

    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 • Date - display only, cannot change the date •...
  • Page 52 Settings Module NOTE A network name for the printer cannot consist of numeric characters only - it must be a mix of alpha-numeric characters. If the Printer name is changed, the printer must be restarted for the change to take effect. If any settings require a printer restart, a reminder will be displayed when that settings is selected.
  • Page 53 Settings Module • Full carriage travel • Blank space skipping • Automatic warm-up days and time • Weekly Maintenance Day • Weekly Maintenance Time Roll Module Top Margin Specifies the distance to be left not printed above the image. Bottom Margin Specifies the distance to be left not printed below the image.

  • Page 54: Tools And Utilities Module

    Tools and Utilities Module Tools and Utilities Module Introduction The Tools and Utilities Module has six sub-modules: Shutdown, Job Manager, Special Prints, Ink Flush, Spit Catcher Alignment, and the System Logs. When you click on the Tools and Utilities tab, Special Prints always appears first. Click on the other icons to access the sub-modules. •...
  • Page 55 Tools and Utilities Module you have your range selected you can then delete them. Click on the column heading to sort the display of print jobs by that criteria. Special Prints The Special Prints module displays two lists. The list on the left shows the available special prints.
  • Page 56 Tools and Utilities Module That special print is now available in the Active job list of the Print Job Control module. How to Print a Special Print Go to the Print Job Control module to actually print the special print. It will appear in the active job list and is printed like any other print job.

  • Page 57: Software Update Module

    Software Update Module Software Update Module Introduction As we are committed to improve and refine the quality and functionality of the Océ Arizona 318 GL printer, there will be periodic upgrades to the underlying firmware and printer software. Software updates are available only to customers with a service contract. Your local service representative will either install the upgrade or provide you with the upgrade file in some circumstances.
  • Page 58 Software Update Module Chapter 4 - How to Navigate the User Interface...

  • Page 59: How To Operate Your Océ Arizona Printer

    Chapter 5 How to Operate Your Océ Arizona Printer...

  • Page 60: Training Requirements

    Workflow software (ProductionHouse® or THRIVE) prior to operating the Océ Arizona 318 GL printer. Safety Training Before operating the Océ Arizona 318 GL printer, make sure you have read and understood all of Chapter 3 "Safety Guidelines". Océ Operator Training For optimal safety and print quality, all Océ...

  • Page 61: How To Power On And Off

    How to Power ON and Off How to Power ON and Off Introduction It is critical for the printer to remain powered ON at all times. Power is required in periods of inactivity so the printer can perform automatic functions to maintain its operating state. If these functions do not take place, damage to critical components can occur.
  • Page 62 How to Power Off IMPORTANT To maintain optimal printer reliability, leave the power on at all times. However, there are exceptions such as for ink flushes, some service procedures, or if the printer requires a reboot. If you need to shut down the printer for just a few minutes, follow this procedure. However, if you need to leave the printer idle for periods of 30 minutes to 14 days, see the table below.

  • Page 63: How To Prepare The Printer For Idle Periods

    How to Prepare the Printer for Idle Periods How to Prepare the Printer for Idle Periods IMPORTANT Do not turn off the printer during these idle times. Procedure 15 to 30 minutes • Turn off lamps 30 minutes to 24 •...

  • Page 64: How To Lock Out The Power Switch

    How to Lock Out the Power Switch How to Lock Out the Power Switch IMPORTANT Some service procedures require locking out the On/Off switch to ensure operator safety. When the switch is locked out, it is impossible to supply power to the printer. Procedure 1.

  • Page 65: How To Manage Printer Operations

    How to Manage Printer Operations How to Manage Printer Operations Daily Start-up and Shut-down Introduction Keep your printer clean and perform all recommended scheduled maintenance to ensure that the printer is ready to produce optimal quality images. When to do The start-up procedure must be performed every morning or after a period of time when the printer has not been used.

  • Page 66: Printing A Job

    Printing a Job Printing a Job Introduction This section explains the basic steps to follow for printing a job. Prepare a Digital Image with ProductionHouse or Thrive Operator must be trained to use ProductionHouse or THRIVE. Training is provided by ONYX. Send the Job From Onyx Software to the Printer When the job is sent from the ONYX software, the job transmission progress is indicated in the lower right corner of the User Interface display.
  • Page 67 Printing a Job If the media is dusty or dirty, clean it with an appropriate cleaner. If using a liquid like isopropyl alcohol, allow sufficient time to dry prior to imaging. Start Print The physical Print button is located at the corner of the table where media is loaded and a Start print is also available in the UI.

  • Page 68: How To Manage The Media Vacuum

    How to Manage the Media Vacuum How to Manage the Media Vacuum The Media Vacuum System Introduction Your printer uses a low-flow, high-pressure vacuum system to secure media for printing on the printer table. A vacuum pump is used to evacuate the air between the overlay and the table. Three air-feed ports in the table surface connect to the vacuum pump through a series of manually operated flow valves.
  • Page 69 The Media Vacuum System Masking the Vacuum Table When the printer table has only one large vacuum zone you must mask the area around the media to create a closed vacuum system. Use scrap media or material that is equal to or less than the thickness of the media to mask the table.

  • Page 70: Common Custom Vacuum Zones

    Common Custom Vacuum Zones Common Custom Vacuum Zones Introduction The aluminum overlay sheet on the surface of the printer table creates a vacuum field, which can be divided into zones. When the printer is shipped, a single zone equal to the maximum media size is available.

  • Page 71: Common Custom Vacuum Zones - Custom Imperial Vacuum Zones

    Common Custom Vacuum Zones - Custom Imperial Vacuum Zones The following shows the media dimensions that are available with the recommended Imperial vacuum zones. The name of the zone indicates which vacuum handle controls that zone. 1. Vacuum zone 1 = 36 x 48 inches 2.

  • Page 72: How To Manage Media

    Profiles are much less media-dependant for UV ink printers than for solvent-based printers. For access to ONYX profiles (media models), please consult our web site at: https://dgs.oce.com/ Definition The term media covers a wide range of possible materials for your printer. Essentially, any material that is less than 50.8mm (2.0 inches) thick, and less than the maximum size of 1.25m...
  • Page 73 Customer Support web site. See Appendix A of this document for a list of available bulletins or visit the web site to download bulletins: https://dgs.oce.com/ 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.
  • Page 74 How to Handle Media Chapter 5 - How to Operate Your Océ Arizona Printer...

  • Page 75: How To Operate The Roll Media Option

    Chapter 6 How to Operate the Roll Media Option...

  • Page 76: Roll Media Option Hardware

    Roll Media Option Hardware Roll Media Option Hardware Introduction The Roll Media Option (RMO) allows printing on media that is supplied on a roll. [41] Roll Media Option Components Component Locations Roll Media Hardware Component Function 1) Dual Foot Pedal Switches 6) Media Access Door 2) Media Drive Couplers 7) Media Cut Guide...
  • Page 77 Roll Media Option Hardware Component Function 3) Accessory Holder Convenient storage for tape, cutting blade and 5mm hex key tool. 4) Take-up Media Supports the take-up media roll. Shaft 5) Supply Media Shaft Supports the supply media roll. 6) Media Access Door Provides access to the supply media for media loading.

  • Page 78: Roll Media Option Specifications

    NOTE The Océ Arizona 318 GL and the Roll Media Option must be operated in accordance with the environmental conditions specified in the Océ Arizona 318 GL Site Preparation Guide and all safety requirements noted in this document.
  • Page 79 Roll Media Option Specifications printed at the end of the supply media roll. This will vary slightly depending on the attachment method that was used to secure the media to the media core. End of Roll Waste (minimum possible): 920mm (36 inches) End of roll waste is the media that cannot be printed at the end of the supply media roll.

  • Page 80: Foot Pedal Switch Functions

    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. Actions for foot pedals in various states Media Reverse Media Forward...

  • Page 81: Roll Media Manager

    Roll Media Manager Roll Media Manager Introduction The Roll Media Manager is the area of the printer software where you prepare to print on roll media. With this menu you can load and unload media, change media type and parameters, and initialize the printer to prepare it to print on roll media.
  • Page 82 Roll Media Manager Icon Function Unload Prepares the RMO to allow the operator to cut the existing media, re- move it, and replace it with a new roll. Initialize Sets up tension on the loaded media and prepares the RMO to print on that media.

  • Page 83: How To Load Media

    How to Load Media How to Load Media Introduction This section explains how to load a new roll of media. It details the following actions that are associated with loading media: • A) Load Supply Media Roll On Media Shaft •...
  • Page 84 How to Load Media you have a roll that is not even, before loading it, hold the roll in a vertical position and carefully and evenly drop one end onto the floor, then tap lightly a few times. If any edges are crushed, unwind and throw away the crushed area or cut off the crushed end of roll.

  • Page 85: Load An Empty Core And Install In The Take-Up Position

    Load an Empty Core and Install in the Take-up Position 5. Accurately center the media using the supplied ruler. Media should be centered within 1mm on the ruler. [44] Ruler to Center Media NOTE The supplied ruler has both metric (millimeters) and imperial (inches) scales. When a media roll is centered on the shaft, and the ruler is placed as shown in the photo, the value on the ruler scale will match the width of the roll.
  • Page 86 Load an Empty Core and Install in the Take-up Position 2. Slide an empty media core that is at least as long as the supply media width onto the take-up shaft. 3. Roughly center the core and then insert the shaft into the Take-up (top) position on the RMO unit. NOTE Make sure that the core lock and coupler end of the shaft are on the right side of the printer.

  • Page 87: Loading The Media - Standard Method

    Loading the Media - Standard Method Loading the Media - Standard Method The standard way to load media is quick and efficient and ensures minimum waste of material. However, for some longer print jobs or when you use media that is more flexible and therefore harder to achieve good alignment, there is an alternate method that will be described in Section D.
  • Page 88 Loading the Media - Standard Method 5. Open the media access door at the top of the Roll Media unit, then reach down through the open door to grasp the media and feed it up and over until it reaches the take-up roll. [46] Feed Media Through Access Door 6.
  • Page 89 Loading the Media - Standard Method 8. Tape the media onto the core. The media should have a clean straight edge prior to taping. First tape the center of the media to the core, and then tape both ends of the media. [48] Tape Media to the Take-up Roll Core NOTE Important: Use the supplied ruler to check that the edge of the take-up roll is aligned...

  • Page 90: Loading The Media - Alternate Method

    Loading the Media - Alternate Method Loading the Media - Alternate Method This alternate method to load media requires a little more time and effort but it usually provides better alignment and therefore less chance of banding in the image. When roll media is not properly aligned, the result is overstepping on one side and under-stepping on the other side of the media so that the band in the printed image is dark on one side and light on the other.
  • Page 91 Loading the Media - Alternate Method 5. Tape the pointed end of the media to the take-up core as shown below. [51] Tape media to core 6. Remove the tape you used to hold the media to the platen. 7. Select the "Initialize" icon from the Roll Media Manager to prepare the RMO for printing. 8.

  • Page 92: How To Unload And Remove Media

    How to Unload and Remove Media How to Unload and Remove 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. Unload Media Summary The following actions are associated with unloading media: •...

  • Page 93: How To Unload And Cut Media - B: Cut The Media

    How to Unload and Cut Media - B: Cut the Media How to Unload and Cut Media - B: Cut the Media Procedure 1. Cut the media using the cutter guide. 2. Click on OK to proceed. Chapter 6 - How to Operate the Roll Media Option...

  • Page 94: How To Unload And Cut Media - C: Remove Media From The Take-Up Shaft In Printer Or Remove Take-Up Shaft

    How to Unload and Cut Media - C: Remove Media from the Take-up Shaft in Printer or Remove Take-up Shaft How to Unload and Cut Media - C: Remove Media from the Take- up Shaft in Printer or Remove Take-up Shaft Procedure 1.

  • Page 95: How To Unload And Cut Media - D: Remove The Supply Shaft From The Printer

    How to Unload and Cut Media - D: Remove the Supply Shaft From the Printer How to Unload and Cut Media - D: Remove the Supply Shaft From the Printer Procedure 1. If you want to change the supply shaft, momentarily press the left pedal to rotate the shaft to the unlocked position.

  • Page 96: How To Unload And Cut Media - E: Remove Media Roll Or Empty Core From The Media Shaft

    How to Unload and Cut Media - E: Remove Media Roll Or Empty Core From the Media Shaft How to Unload and Cut Media - E: Remove Media Roll Or Empty Core From the Media Shaft Procedure 1. Place the media shaft on a suitable work surface. 2.

  • Page 97: How To Set Up A Roll Media Job

    How to Set Up a Roll Media Job How to Set Up a Roll Media Job Introduction Print jobs can be specified as either a roll job or a flatbed job in the ONYX workflow software. The job type can be changed after the print job is transferred to the printer. Purpose The operator can choose the type of desired print job and also put a hold on it so it will not print automatically.
  • Page 98 Set a Hold on a Roll Job [53] Onyx Roll Hold NOTE The Hold for operator is not selected in this illustration since the box is unchecked. If you want to initiate a hold, click it to select. Chapter 6 - How to Operate the Roll Media Option...

  • Page 99: How To Print On Roll Media

    How to Print on Roll Media How to Print on Roll Media Introduction To print an RMO image, media must be loaded and the RMO initialized. Use the Print Job module and the Roll Media Manager to prepare and start the print job. How to Print on Backlit Media If your roll media is transparent or opaque and you are going to backlight the image and you want to increase the density, set Quality mode in ProductionHouse.
  • Page 100 How to Print on Roll Media 3. Click on the Roll Manager icon to enter the Roll Media Manager dialog window. 4. Enter the Media width for the roll media that you have loaded. NOTE If the media width entered is less than 1067 mm (3.5 ft) the standard nozzle check will not fit across the media.
  • Page 101 How to Print on Roll Media 8. Select the Media Advance Correction Factor NOTE Leave it at 50 unless you see light or dark lines of banding in the printed image (refer to the next section "How to Set the Media Advance Correction Factor for more details). 9.

  • Page 102: Determining The Media Step Correction Factor

    Determining the Media Step Correction Factor Determining the Media Step Correction Factor Introduction When you print on roll media, there can be discrepancies in the amount the media advanced during each print swath. This is referred to as media stepping. It can cause banding to occur, in the form of either dark lines or white gaps.

  • Page 103: How To Use Media Edge Protectors

    How to Use Media Edge Protectors How to Use Media Edge Protectors Introduction Some media tend to have dust and fiber that clings to the edge of the media roll. When released near the RMO (Roll Media Option) unit platen, these particles can find their way into the printhead nozzles and cause dropouts that reduce image quality and produce banding.
  • Page 104 How to Use Media Edge Protectors 3. Bend the height adjustor (small triangle in the top corner of the edge protector) slightly and then straighten it again. This results in a slight bend (no more than a media thickness), that allows the media edge to move more freely under the protector.
  • Page 105 How to Use Media Edge Protectors NOTE The adhesive on the edge protector can be re-used approximately ten times. If you find that it is not holding the protector in place, then use a new one. Result The media edge protectors will reduce the amount of fiber and other debris. However, it is important to keep the platen and cutting guide areas clean as indicated in the Roll Media maintenance section.
  • Page 106 How to Use Media Edge Protectors Chapter 6 - How to Operate the Roll Media Option...

  • Page 107: How To Use The Static Suppression Upgrade Kit

    Chapter 7 How to Use the Static Suppression Upgrade Kit...

  • Page 108: Reduce Static With The Static Suppression Option

    Reduce Static with the Static Suppression Option Reduce Static with the Static Suppression Option Introduction The Océ Static Suppression Option (sometimes referred to as an Ionizer Bar) is a Commercial Product that can be ordered as part # 3010114574. If you are experiencing static-related imaging problems this optional upgrade kit contains an ionizer bar that provides a solution to reduce static.

  • Page 109: How To Change The Height Of The Bar

    How to Change the Height of the Bar How to Change the Height of the Bar The Ionizer bar is mounted by default to accommodate media up 13mm (0.5 inches) in height. If you need to use media that has a thickness of greater than 13mm you will have to reverse the mounting brackets.
  • Page 110 How to Change the Height of the Bar 5. Slide the bracket mount until the screw is located in the smaller end of the keyed slot. [60] Bracket Mounted High 6. Make sure the bracket is level an then tighten the bracket mount screw. 7.

  • Page 111: How To Work With White Ink

    Chapter 8 How to Work With White Ink...

  • Page 112: Operator Guidelines For White Ink

    Operator Guidelines for White Ink Operator Guidelines for White Ink Introduction This chapter is necessary only if your printer has the white ink option. Managing White Ink White ink is re-circulated in the system to limit any settling of the ink. For this to take place, the printer must be left powered on at all times.

  • Page 113: White Ink Workflow Overview

    White Ink Workflow Overview White Ink Workflow Overview Introduction Océ Arizona printers with the White Ink Option provide under-printing for non-white media or objects, over-printing for backlit applications on transparent media and/or printing white as a spot color. When working with white ink there are three data layers available that allow you to determine the area the white ink will cover and also how it will appear (or not appear) in relation to other colors, depending on the layer it is placed in.
  • Page 114 White Ink Workflow Overview White Spot Data Image Preparation. Printer Flood Fill Layer Configuration in an ONYX workflow does not require any pre-rip file preparation and is the easiest method of achieving white ink output. All that is required is to set up the Layer Configuration to include a printer flood layer.
  • Page 115 White Ink Workflow Overview • Backlit Application The backlit application involves printing onto a transparent or translucent material and mounting the finished piece onto a light box or location where illumination from behind is possible. In the backlit application, white ink is intended to provide a light diffusing layer. This application is possible using either 2 or 3 layers.

  • Page 116: How To Configure Productionhouse For White Ink

    How to Configure ProductionHouse for White Ink How to Configure ProductionHouse for White Ink Introduction This section describes how to configure ProductionHouse to recognize white ink workflow elements and thus allow you to apply the approach that is best for your print job application. In order for ProductionHouse to successfully address white ink work flow data, there are options in the software that must be configured.
  • Page 117 How to Configure ProductionHouse for White Ink 3. In your Quick Set, or in Preflight/Job Properties/Postscript turn off two-stage processing (make sure the box is not checked). [63] Turn off Two Stage Processing Result ProductionHouse is now prepared to accept print jobs with white ink data. Chapter 8 - How to Work With White Ink...

  • Page 118: White Ink Quick Start

    NOTE Sample Media profiles for white and all other inks are available for download from the DGS website: https://dgs.oce.com. How to Print a Simple Job Using White Ink Procedure 1. Open an image of your choice with an ONYX media profile that uses Quality-Layered print mode.
  • Page 119 White Ink Quick Start second surface (e.g., transparent media viewed from side that does not have ink on it), then the bottom layer should be a CMYK data layer and the middle and top layers white flood layers. 5. Put the printer back online in ONYX RIP-Queue and send the job to the printer. 6.

  • Page 120: How To Prepare White Ink Print Jobs

    How to Prepare White Ink Print Jobs How to Prepare White Ink Print Jobs How to Create a White Flood Fill Layer Introduction When working with white ink you can choose the workflow that best fits your needs. There are three main approaches to white ink workflow with your printer: •...
  • Page 121 How to Create a White Flood Fill Layer NOTE If you want to print first surface (e.g., on opaque media) the bottom and middle layers can be configured to be white flood layers and the top layer to be a CMYK data layer. If you want to print second surface (e.g., transparent media viewed from the side that does not have ink on it), then the bottom layer should be a CMYK data layer and the middle and top layers are white flood layers.

  • Page 122: How To Create Spot Data With The Spot Layer Tool - How To Use The Spot Layer Tool

    How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool - How to Use the Spot Layer Tool How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool - How to Use the Spot Layer Tool Introduction In this section, you’ll learn how to access and set up the Spot Layer Tool. The tool provides a variety of options for generation of spot layers, and you may want to explore them with a sample file of your own to familiarize yourself with the functionality.
  • Page 123 How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool - How to Use the Spot Layer Tool • • Spot Knockout - If you choose this option, RIP-Queue removes the spot data anywhere the image data matches the media color that you set. Use this option when you want to knockout the spot data but still print the image data that matches the media color.

  • Page 124: How To Create Spot Data With The Spot Layer Tool - How To Access The Spot Layer Tool

    Illustrator so that it will be recognized by the Spot Layer Tool and then printed as white by the printer. Download Application Bulletin 22 from the Customer Support web site: https://dgs.oce.com/ . How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool - How to Access the Spot...
  • Page 125 How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool - How to Access the Spot Layer Tool [64] Spot Layer Tool 4. Check Enable Spot Layer Generation to activate the tool. 5. Use the explanations of the Spot Layer Tool options at the beginning of this section to help you use the tool.

  • Page 126: How To Create Spot Data In Photoshop

    How to Create Spot Data in Photoshop How to Create Spot Data in Photoshop Introduction This section explains how to prepare images that include spot data with raster-based image editing applications such as Adobe Photoshop®. In order to print with white ink or varnish, you must have an ONYX profile (media model) properly configured for the use of spot data.
  • Page 127 How to Create Spot Data in Photoshop 5. Select New Spot Channel from the Channels menu to open the Add Spot Channel dialog. [65] Add Spot Channel 6. Within the Add Spot Channel dialog, enter the following information: • Name – Enter the name “Spot 1” or "Spot 2". This name is specifically reserved in RIP-Queue for this type of workflow, using any other name requires more steps to make spot information addressed by the Rip software.
  • Page 128 How to Create Spot Data in Photoshop may look like with a 50% and 100% flood fill. If you need to see your image for editing purposes, simply turn off the visibility of the Spot Channel. [68] Flood 50 PSD [69] Flood 100 PSD 9.

  • Page 129: How To Prepare Spot Data In Adobe Illustrator

    How to Prepare Spot Data in Adobe Illustrator How to Prepare Spot Data in Adobe Illustrator Introduction This section explains how to prepare images that include spot data with vector-based image editing applications such as Adobe Illustrator®. In order to print with white ink or varnish, you must first have an ONYX profile (media model) properly configured for the use of spot data.
  • Page 130 How to Prepare Spot Data in Adobe Illustrator 4. Within the Add Swatch dialog, enter the following information: [73] New Swatch [74] New Swatch Name • Name – Enter the name Spot 1 or Spot 2. Note: For instructions on how to use a naming convention other than Spot 1 or Spot 2, refer to the sub-section at the end of this section "Naming Your Spot Data".

  • Page 131: How To Overprint Spot Data In Illustrator

    How to Overprint Spot Data in Illustrator 6. Use the new swatch for any objects or fills which need to be printed with white ink. Clicking on new spot color swatch will make this the default fill color for this document. Select element you would like to be treated with Spot information and choose the fill swatch.
  • Page 132 How to Overprint Spot Data in Illustrator Procedure 1. Select the spot data object or objects that you want to overprint and place these above the image data layer that you would like to print. Or if you want them on the same layer the spot data objects should be in front of the image data.
  • Page 133 How to Overprint Spot Data in Illustrator [81] Text Overprinting [80] Knockout Spot Flood Fill Layers If a spot flood layer were required in this file, it would be necessary to place flood data above the image data layer in order for the Rip to properly process the Spot data. In this case, you would need to select Overprinting, in order for image data not to be obliterated by spot flood.

  • Page 134: How To Place Raster Images In Illustrator

    How to Place Raster Images in Illustrator How to Place Raster Images in Illustrator Procedure 1. Begin by placing the desired file. We recommend using .PSD files. [83] Place File 2. Once the file has been brought into program, click the Embed button to place it in the Illustrator document.

  • Page 135: How To Create A Spot Channel Path In Illustrator

    How to Create a Spot Channel Path in Illustrator How to Create a Spot Channel Path in Illustrator Conversely, you may place a raster file in your Illustrator document and create Spot data in Illustrator using the path creation tools. Create your path using the data as your guide and once the path is completed, fill this path with your Spot 1 or Spot 2 color.
  • Page 136 How to Create a Spot Channel Path in Illustrator 4. Once that is done, replace path in the group above the image and clipping layers. Ensure that Overprint is turned on. [89] Replace path in Group 5. Save the file. NOTE In testing, we have found the .eps file format to be the best.

  • Page 137: How To Set Up A File For Preflight's Spot Layer Tool

    How to Set Up a File for Preflight's Spot Layer Tool How to Set Up a File for Preflight's Spot Layer Tool The Spot Layer Tool in Preflight can also make masks for data, and in some cases may be the preferred method of spot layer creation.

  • Page 138: How To Name Your Spot Data In Illustrator

    How to Name Your Spot Data in Illustrator How to Name Your Spot Data in Illustrator In order for ProductionHouse to correctly distinguish and address Spot data, naming conventions for this data must be adhered to both in the image editing creation stage and the Rip. While using the default name Spot 1, is the simplest route requiring the fewest number of steps, there may be instances when using something other than this is desirable.
  • Page 139 How to Name Your Spot Data in Illustrator 3. Open file in Preflight and access the Color Management/Edit Profiles tab. Click on Spot Channel Replacement box. [93] Spot Channel Replacement 4. Enter the new name in PostScript Spot Color Name in Spot 1 space. 5.

  • Page 140: How To Print With White Ink

    DGS web site. These media models can be found at https://dgs.oce.com/ in the Customer Support area. Note that the names of these models contain a specific printer model, although they will work for all printers with the white ink option.
  • Page 141 How to Use Media Models image layer, followed by a white layer (in this media the white is a flood fill layer, but a properly setup Spot layer may provide the same desired effect), and finished with another CMYK image layer.
  • Page 142 How to Use Media Models [97] Day/Night Layers Two White Ink Layers on Black Substrate Download file: Oce_Arizona_350_GT_WhiteInk_BlackSubstrate.OML This media model was built using a media with a black print surface. In this instance, black Polystyrene was used. Due to the darkness of the media it is possible that the media color will show through.
  • Page 143 How to Use Media Models [100] Print Layers Backlit Application on Clear Substrate Download file: Oce_Arizona_350_GT_WhiteInk_ClearBacklit.OML This media model is intended for use when you print data for backlit viewing on clear materials. Clear materials do not provide any light diffusion, which is often desired for more pleasing presentation on non-diffused light sources.
  • Page 144 How to Use Media Models When you process a print job in ProductionHouse with this media model as provided, the job information displayed in the Arizona 350 GT Print Job Control module will appear as follows: [103] Parameters Select the Layers button in the Job Control module to activate a graphical representation of the Print Layers that allows you to verify the layer order.
  • Page 145 How to Use Media Models [106] Parameters Select the Layers button in the Job Control module to activate a graphical representation of the Print Layers that allows you to verify the layer order. [107] Layers White Flood Fill in Production Mode Download file: Oce_Arizona_350_GT_WhiteInk_ProductionFlood.OML This is the only media within the provided White Ink Workflow Media Model set that is not in Quality-Layered mode.
  • Page 146 How to Use Media Models [109] Mode Options When you process a print job in ProductionHouse with this media model as provided, the job information displayed in the Print Job Control screen will appear as follows: [110] Parameters Chapter 8 - How to Work With White Ink...

  • Page 147: How To Create A Media Model For White Ink

    If you are not comfortable with the procedure, you can use the pre-defined media models posted on the DGS web site in the Customer Support area at https://dgs.oce.com/ . These media models provide a good start point for the white ink workflow. However, we recommend that you create your own new ones to ensure optimal success with your particular white ink workflow.
  • Page 148 How to Create a Media Model for White Ink [111] Configure Printer Your printer is now enabled with an ink configuration that supports white ink. You only have to set this up one time unless you add a new printer to ProductionHouse. NOTE The next section will show you how to create a media model that is configured for white ink printing.
  • Page 149 How to Create a Media Model for White Ink 3. Select the CMYKW Quality Ink Configuration from the drop-down menu. [112] Set Quality Ink Configuration NOTE In order to make use of the multi-layered print mode, the Quality-Layered Mode must be used.

  • Page 150: How To Configure Layers And Print Order

    How to Configure Layers and Print Order [114] Spot Preview Color NOTE The printer only has one available white ink spot channel, so do not insert a second spot or the Rip will treat files using this configuration as separations. 8.
  • Page 151 How to Configure Layers and Print Order 2. In the Mode Options window, select the Quality-Layered Print Mode. Click OK to save these settings and close the window. [116] Define Layers 3. Once you select a mode the Define Layers button appears under the Printer Print Mode. [117] Define Layers Chapter 8 - How to Work With White Ink...
  • Page 152 How to Configure Layers and Print Order 4. Click on Define Layers to open this dialog and the following window should appear. [118] Define Layers 5. This is where you can set up how you want the ink to behave in each layer. It is not necessary to use all 3 available layers;...
  • Page 153 How to Configure Layers and Print Order NOTE The data used in the white spot layer needs to comes from the spot data found in the image you have created in an image editing program such as Adobe Illustrator. If you want to auto-generate spot data from your image, use the Spot Layer Tool in Preflight to create the data for the white layers.

  • Page 154: Configure White Flood Layers

    Configure White Flood Layers Configure White Flood Layers If you want to create linearizations and ICC profiles with a white underlay, we recommend you configure one or more flood fill white layers for white based on the desired opacity for your application and one layer for CMYK data.

  • Page 155: How To Set Ink Restrictions

    How to Set Ink Restrictions How to Set Ink Restrictions When determining ink restrictions for your spot channel, use the following steps: Procedure 1. Print and review the default swatch from the Basic tab. 2. Set up Advanced Ink Restrictions as shown in the example as a starting point. For best results, we recommend leaving all Level 2 percentages at zero.

  • Page 156: Calibration And Linearization

    Calibration and Linearization Calibration and Linearization To print the calibration swatch: Procedure 1. Click > Print Swatch and select a manual hand-held strip device or spot color sampling device and click > Print. NOTE If you use a strip device such as the Gretag-MacBeth EyeOne, you may get invalid readings for the white data.

  • Page 157: How To Set Ink Limits

    How to Set Ink Limits How to Set Ink Limits To print the Ink Limits swatch: Procedure 1. Click > Print Swatch and determine Ink Limits as usual. Look for bleed in the columns and choose a value where you can eliminate waste ink. 2.

  • Page 158: How To Create A Media For White Ink Print Jobs - Icc

    How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs - ICC How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs - ICC Spot colors are NOT used in ICC processing so continue as usual if you want to create a profile. To print the ICC swatch: Procedure 1.

  • Page 159: How To Use The Media You Created

    How to Use the Media You Created How to Use the Media You Created Now that you have a media model with white ink, you may wish to edit and configure this media with different layer options. Keep in mind that using one or two layers of white will affect the output color rendering and overall density.

  • Page 160: How To Create And Use Quick Sets

    How to Create and Use Quick Sets How to Create and Use Quick Sets Introduction This section describes how to create and use Quick Sets. A Quick Set contains a set of printer configuration parameters that are defined and then saved for use with print jobs that will benefit from that particular set of parameters.
  • Page 161 How to Create and Use Quick Sets Select the name of the Media that you want to use for this Quick Set. See section xxx for information on how to create a media. • Print Mode Always select Quality-Layered Printer Print Mode if you want to use the layered printing capabilities of theOcé...
  • Page 162 How to Create and Use Quick Sets Chapter 8 - How to Work With White Ink...

  • Page 163: Ink System Management

    Chapter 9 Ink System Management...

  • Page 164: Arizona Printer Ink

    SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for each color of ink and the UV Flush are available from the corporate Océ Global E-Marketing (GEM) website. For the latest SDS and PSDS, visit: http:// downloads.oce.com. Read and periodically review this safety information to ensure optimal safe handling procedures and proper emergency responses are followed when using UV inks and flush.
  • Page 165 Arizona Printer Ink Ink Bags in the Ink Bay Ink Filters The printheads in your printer are protected from contaminants in the ink by means of ink filters. These are easily accessed and can be replaced by the operator when they become blocked with debris (see the Maintenance section "Change Ink Filters").

  • Page 166: Change Ink Bags

    Change Ink Bags Change Ink Bags Introduction The ink is supplied in collapsible bags. An ink bag can be replaced at any time. An ink bag can be changed during a print job. It is not necessary to stop the printer. When to do Ink bags should be replaced if: •...

  • Page 167: Error Handling And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 10 Error Handling and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 168: Troubleshooting Overview

    Troubleshooting Overview Troubleshooting Overview Introduction This section covers general problems that may occur with the printer. Malfunctions that trigger system error messages can be caused by human error, a system malfunction, an interface cable malfunction, mechanical printer malfunction and/or printer firmware failure. Definition Printer Errors Some errors are problems that interfere with the print process but do not shut down the printer...
  • Page 169 Troubleshooting Overview • Check for media that is buckling or sitting too high on the table. • If you just changed ink in the printer, review the procedures in this manual and check for successful installation. • Try printing a test print. •...
  • Page 170 Troubleshooting Overview Chapter 10 - Error Handling and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 171: Chapter 11 Printer Maintenance

    Chapter 11 Printer Maintenance...

  • Page 172: Maintenance Guidelines

    Maintenance Guidelines Maintenance Guidelines Introduction This section describes what is required for printer maintenance. Equipment • Foam Tipped Swab (3010118211) • Flush (3010106646 Flush UV 1 Liter) • Bottle-HDPE 125ml for flush (3010105433) • Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) • Cloth-Poly Wipe 10cm x 10cm (lint-free) CAUTION When cleaning areas of the printer that have uncured ink contamination, the following PPE is recommended - nitrile gloves (Ansell Touch N Tuff gloves, 92-600 for smooth or 92-605 for...

  • Page 173: Maintenance Procedures

    Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Procedures Clean Carriage Underside Introduction The underside of the carriage must be cleaned daily. It may be necessary to clean it more frequently if any of the following conditions exist: • media has a high level of static charge •...
  • Page 174 Clean Carriage Underside [125] Cleaning the metal plate between printheads 6. Slide the maintenance station drawer to the closed position. NOTE Check for ink accumulation on the underside at the end of each day. If ink is left to long it will dry and be very difficult to remove.

  • Page 175: Printhead Maintenance

    Printhead Maintenance Printhead Maintenance Introduction The Maintenance Station is located below the carriage. When you perform printhead maintenance, any excess ink and associated debris are removed from the nozzles with the result that ink drops can jet properly when the nozzles are clear. NOTE The nozzle plate on the printhead has a non-wetting coating - contact with this surface may affect the performance of the printhead.
  • Page 176 Printhead Maintenance [126] Maintenance Station Switches Verify that the ink temperature is at least 40° Centigrade (104° Fahrenheit) before you begin printhead maintenance. Procedure 1. Slide the maintenance station drawer out from under the carriage. 2. Press and release switch 1 to initiate a purge. The carriage will lower to its purge height and ink falls from the printheads.
  • Page 177 Printhead Maintenance b) Suction-head was not kept level during travel across the nozzle plate; c) Suction-head was pulled too quickly or unevenly across the nozzle plate. [128] Swipe Printhead 6. Wipe the suction-head on a clean piece of new lint-free wipe before proceeding to the next printhead.

  • Page 178: Print A Nozzle Check

    Print a Nozzle Check Print a Nozzle Check Nozzle Check Explained 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 has been designed to fit on a piece of media that is 36"...

  • Page 179: Evaluate A Nozzle Check

    Evaluate a Nozzle Check Evaluate a Nozzle Check Procedure 1. The Magenta section of the Nozzle Check print example shown in the figure below indicates that multiple nozzles are out. NOTE This is an extreme example to illustrate the problem. In most cases you will likely see only two or three nozzles out.

  • Page 180: Printhead Maintenance - Maintenance For Select Printheads

    Printhead Maintenance - Maintenance for Select Printheads Printhead Maintenance - Maintenance for Select Printheads Procedure 1. On the top of the carriage there are 4 or 5 purge valves. If you have performed a printhead maintenance and find that one or more printheads require additional maintenance, turn off the valves of all the other colors.

  • Page 181: Swab Printheads

    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 important to swab the printheads at least once a week, or more frequently, if needed.
  • Page 182 Swab Printheads Illustration [131] Proper Swab Orientation NOTE You may use either isopropyl alcohol (99%) or flush when swabbing the printheads. Alcohol works best when nozzles are difficult to recover, but both alcohol and flush will perform the important function of cleaning the printhead nozzles. Perform Printhead Maintenance before and after you swab the printheads.
  • Page 183 Swab Printheads 6. Rotate the swab by 180 degrees and repeat the previous step. 7. Discard the swab and repeat Steps 4 to 6 for all the other printheads (if needed). 8. Perform Printhead Maintenance again. 9. Once finished, all residual flush or alcohol and ink in the gaps around the head must be carefully wiped away with a clean swab.

  • Page 184: How To Clean The Uv Lamp Filter

    How to Clean the UV Lamp Filter How to Clean the UV Lamp Filter Introduction The top of the housings for the left and right UV lamps contain a filter that keeps dust and other airborne particles from entering the lamp housings. If the filter becomes clogged with dust and debris it can cause overheating of the lamps.
  • Page 185 How to Clean the UV Lamp Filter 4. Replace the lamp filter by inserting one long edge into the channel on top of the lamp housing, and then squeeze the filter so that the middle bulges and allow the other edge to slide into the other channel.

  • Page 186: Remove Ink From The Table

    Remove Ink from the Table Remove Ink from the Table Introduction This section describes how to remove both cured and uncured ink from the printer vacuum table. It also describes how to unplug a vacuum hole on the table. Equipment: Lint-free absorbent clothes Nitrile Gloves and wrap-around safety glasses Isopropyl alcohol (95% pure)

  • Page 187: Empty Ink Waste Trays

    Empty Ink Waste Trays Empty Ink Waste Trays Introduction There are two waste trays. The Purge Waste Tray is located under the Maintenance station. It catches ink purged from either Manual maintenance or Automated printhead maintenance. The Spit Waste Tray is located below the ink spit catcher. It accumulates waste ink from printhead spitting.
  • Page 188 Empty Ink Waste Trays • Two plastic funnels: one small and one large (see photos) • A plastic basin that can hold both containers and also catch any ink spilled during draining Procedure 1. To empty the Purge waste tray first slide the maintenance drawer open. 2.
  • Page 189 Empty Ink Waste Trays 9. When the ink stops dripping, use a swab to wipe the inside of the valve tip clean as some ink can remain inside and drip out later when the printer is in motion. 10. With the Maintenance station drawer still open, hold a 1.0 liter container with a small funnel under the Spit waste tray valve.
  • Page 190 Empty Ink Waste Trays 13. With the valve closed, use a swab to thoroughly clean the inside of the valve tip. 14. Empty the 1 liter container into the larger container that holds the Purge waste ink. 15. Dispose of the waste ink and other contaminated material in a suitable, environmentally-friendly manner.

  • Page 191: Fill The Coolant Reservoir

    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 correct ink viscosity, which affects the jetting velocity of the ink and thus the quality of printed images.
  • Page 192 Fill the Coolant Reservoir Illustration [134] Fill Coolant Reservoir Procedure 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 end to avoid fluid dripping from the fill nozzle. 3.

  • Page 193: Replace The Spit Catcher Foam Pad

    Replace the Spit Catcher Foam Pad Replace the Spit Catcher Foam Pad Introduction The Spit Catcher consists of a slotted cover for the Maintenance Station drawer and a foam pad that is held in place under the drawer. The Spit Catcher is necessary for IJC255 white ink and also for all five of the newer Océ...
  • Page 194 Replace the Spit Catcher Foam Pad 3. Swing the metal base on its bracket part way down to reveal the pad. [135] Change Spit Catcher Pad 4. Remove the spit catcher foam pad and replace it with a new one. [136] Close Spit Catcher 5.

  • Page 195: Clean Gantry Rails

    Clean Gantry Rails Clean Gantry Rails Introduction Dust and debris can accumulate on the gantry rails, which run along the length of the table. The bearings that run on the rails are equipped with shields that are designed to keep debris from entering the bearing housing.
  • Page 196 Clean Gantry Rails [138] Dust on the gantry rail Procedure 1. Open the Maintenance Station drawer to ensure that there is no possible gantry or carriage movement. 2. Use a dry lint-free cloth to remove any visible debris that has accumulated next to the bearing shields.

  • Page 197: Change Ink Filter

    Change Ink Filter Change Ink Filter Introduction Each ink color has a filter that removes any particulate matter from the ink as it is pumped from the ink bag to the printheads. The ink filters are located in an enclosure below the ink bays with each filter positioned below its ink bag.
  • Page 198 Change Ink Filter [139] Remove Ink bag coupler 2. Push on the top of the ink filter enclosure door and it will flip forward to open and provide access to the filters. [140] Remove Ink Filter Enclosure Cover Chapter 11 - Printer Maintenance...
  • Page 199 Change Ink Filter 3. Locate the bleed tube valve on the top of the ink filter you are going to change and wrap a lint- free cloth around the end of the bleed tube of the ink filter to catch any ink that may spray out when you release the pressure in the next step.

  • Page 200: Bleed Ink Filter

    Bleed Ink Filter Bleed Ink Filter Introduction Ink filters contain air that must be released. Although, you can select Done or Postpone even if the task is not complete, it is in your best interest to follow the recommended schedule. If you don't bleed the filters you will see poor image quality.
  • Page 201 Bleed Ink Filter Procedure 1. Push on the top of the ink filter enclosure door and it will flip forward to open and provide access to the filters. [142] Open the Ink Filter Enclosure Cover 2. Locate the bleed tube valve on the top of the ink filter you are going to bleed (the cap that holds it in place indicates the color of the ink line into that filter).
  • Page 202 Bleed Ink Filter 5. Once ink has been drawn into the syringe (it may spring back due to the vacuum in the syringe), release the plunger slowly, close the stopcock, disconnect the syringe, and carefully discard the ink into a waste bucket. IMPORTANT The same syringe can be used to bleed all the ink channels if they are done in succession.

  • Page 203: How To Change A Uv Lamp Bulb

    How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb Introduction Your Océ Arizona printer uses two UV lamps, one on each side of the carriage, to cure the UV ink during printing. The bulbs in these UV lamps have a limited lifetime and must be replaced by the operator if they fail or when they can no longer cure the ink at maximum available power.
  • Page 204 How to Change a UV Lamp Bulb 2. Disconnect the UV lamp housing power cable connector by pressing in the two blue tabs on either side and pull it out. [143] Disconnect power cable 3. Remove the foam filter from the top of the housing by lifting the exposed edge as shown below. It is flexible and will bend as you remove it.

  • Page 205: How To Remove The Uv Lamp Bulb

    How to Remove the UV Lamp Bulb How to Remove the UV Lamp Bulb Procedure IMPORTANT Use cotton gloves when handling the UV lamp and Shutter assemblies; oil from fingers can harm these components and shorten lamp life. 1. Put on protective eye wear and cotton gloves. 2.
  • Page 206 How to Remove the UV Lamp Bulb 5. Disconnect both UV lamp cables by first loosening the screw lock and then pulling the lock away from the connectors. [148] Remove connectors 6. Ease the bulb out of the retainer clips, one end at a time and then remove it from the housing. [149] Remove UV lamp bulb 7.

  • Page 207: How To Replace The Lamp Bulb

    How to Replace the Lamp Bulb How to Replace the Lamp Bulb Procedure IMPORTANT Wear cotton gloves. Avoid bare skin contact with the UV lamp bulbs. When heated, compounds from the skin can form permanent etching on the surface of the UV bulb. A contaminated bulb may fail prematurely.

  • Page 208: How To Replace The Lamp Housing

    How to Replace the Lamp Housing How to Replace the Lamp Housing Procedure 1. Wipe both the top and bottom of the quartz window at the base of the UV lamp-housing carriage bucket with an alcohol wipe. Also check the bottom of the quartz window for any buildup of ink, which can be caused by misting if the carriage height is incorrect.

  • Page 209: Maintain White Ink

    Maintain White Ink Maintain White Ink Introduction Printers with the White Ink Option require maintenance to ensure that the white printheads function properly. White ink is re-circulated in the system to limit any settling of the ink. For this to take place, the printer must be left powered On at all times. A new white ink bag must be gently agitated before it is connected and then once a day thereafter.

  • Page 210: Roll Media Option Maintenance

    Roll Media Option Maintenance Roll Media Option Maintenance RMO Maintenance Guidelines Introduction This section provides information about what is required for proper RMO maintenance and cleaning. NOTE Any time there is any foreign matter or debris on the platen or the capstan it must be removed immediately.

  • Page 211: How To Clean The Rubber Capstan

    How to Clean the Rubber Capstan How to Clean the Rubber Capstan Introduction The capstan is a rubber-coated roller that helps to track and guide the media position. The capstan must be kept clean and its rubber surface free of blemishes or defects to ensure accurate media transport and optimal print quality.

  • Page 212: How To Remove Stains (Coffee, Tea, Soda Pop, Etc.)

    How to Remove Stains (coffee, tea, soda pop, etc.) How to Remove Stains (coffee, tea, soda pop, etc.) Supplies Needed: Rubber gloves, soap, hot water, and lint-free cloth. Procedure 1. Put on nitrile gloves 2. Mix a cleaning solution that is 50:1 hot water to soap. NOTE Use a mild detergent such as Ivory - avoid soaps that have dies, moisturizing oils, or perfumes as they may damage the capstan.

  • Page 213: How To Remove Uncured Ink On The Capstan

    How to Remove Uncured Ink on the Capstan How to Remove Uncured Ink on the Capstan Before you begin Supplies needed: • Nitrile gloves, • safety goggles with side shields, • several absorbent clothes and • Isopropyl Alcohol (95% pure). Procedure 1.
  • Page 214 How to Remove Uncured Ink on the Capstan 2. Wipe up the majority of the ink by blotting with the absorbent cloth. [153] Wipe up ink with cloth 3. Wet a new absorbent cloth with alcohol and wipe up the remaining ink. [154] Wet fresh cloth with alcohol NOTE It may be difficult to tell whether or not all the ink has left the surface.
  • Page 215 How to Remove Uncured Ink on the Capstan [155] Wipe up remainder of ink 4. Allow adequate time for capstan to dry. NOTE If the scrubbing action leaves fibers from the cloth on the surface, wait for the surface to dry completely, then follow the procedure listed above for Removing Solid Debris. 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.
  • Page 216 How to Remove Uncured Ink on the Capstan Chapter 11 - Printer Maintenance...

  • Page 217: Application Information

    Appendix A Application Information...

  • Page 218: Application Resources On The Web Site

    There are many resources available on the Océ Arizona Customer Support web site: Application Hints and Tips, Media Recommendations, Media Profiles, Customer Application Bulletins, and more. To access this information, navigate to: https://dgs.oce.com/ then select Printer Support - Customer Access.
  • Page 219 Application Resources on the Web Site Application Bulletin 25 - Use a White Ink Underlay to Improve Image Quality Application Bulletin 26 - Variable Reduced Density in White Spot Data for Raster Images Application Bulletin 27 - Ink Filters Must be Changed Every 12 Months Application Bulletin 28 - Selecting Appropriate Océ...
  • Page 220 Application Resources on the Web Site Application Bulletin 61 Updated Océ Arizona Printer Care and Use Poster Application Bulletin 62 Sensitivity to LED Flashlights Varies with Ink Types Application Bulletin 63 Potential Safety Issue when using Blank Space Skipping Application Bulletin 64 Océ Arizona Maintenance Videos Updated and Expanded Application Bulletin 65 AMS No Purge Option for White Channel Application Bulletin 66 How to Empty the Ink Waste Trays Customer Support...

  • Page 221: Index

    Index Index AC power.............61, 63, Maintenance............AC power plug............Maintenance Station..........Alphanumeric input..........42 Maintenance Station ........... Maintenance Station ......175, 178, Material Safety Data Sheets........ Measurement Units..........52 Beacon Light Status..........Media Adhesion............73 Media shaft............. Media Storage............Media Storage ............Carriage Collision ..........media thickness............
  • Page 222 Index Special Prints............Specifications............14 Static and Humidity........108, Static Suppression........108, Thermal Expansion..........Training..............Upgrade..............40 User Interface Settings...........52 UV Flush..............Vacuum Bleed Valve........38, Vacuum Overlay............. Vacuum Pump Timeout......... Vacuum System............68 Vacuum Zone Control..........Vacuum Zones............Ventilation.............
  • Page 224 Canon U.S.A., Inc. www.usa.canon.com Canon Canada Inc. www.canon.ca Canon Europe Ltd www.canon-europe.com Canon Latin America Inc. www.cla.canon.com Océ Australia Pty Ltd www.oce.com.au Canon China Co., Ltd www.canon.com.cn Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd www.canon.com.sg Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd www.canon.com.hk © Océ 2018...

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