Page 1 Océ User manual Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT User Manual Version 2.8...
Page 2 Océ-Technologies B.V. © 2008 Océ All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, adapted, or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from Océ. Océ makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifi- cally disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.........................7 Preface.........................8 Product Compliance..................12 Chapter 2 Product Overview.....................17 Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Printer Specifications........18 Chapter 3 Safety Information....................23 Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials..............24 UV Curing System Safety ................28 Interlock Safety System...................30 Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Safety Labels............32 Safety Awareness....................34...
Page 4 Contents Underlay Board to Reduce Artifacts...............99 Chapter 6 How to Operate the Roll Media Option..............101 Roll Media Option Hardware.................102 Roll Media Option Specifications..............105 Roll Media Theory of Operations..............107 Foot Pedal Switch Functions.................110 Roll Media Manager..................111 How to Load Media..................113 How to Unload and Cut Media..............121 How to Set Up a Roll Media Job in ProductionHouse........123...
Page 5 Contents Printer Maintenance....................211 Maintenance Guidelines................212 Maintenance Procedures................214 Printhead Maintenance................214 Clean Carriage Underside................220 Swab Printheads..................223 Clean UV Lamp Filters................226 Remove Ink From the Table..............227 Empty the Ink Waste Tray................229 Fill the Coolant Reservoir ...............231 Clean Gantry Rails..................233 How to Change Ink Filters................234 How to Change Ink Bags................238...
Page 6 Contents...
Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction...
Page 8: Preface
This User manual is also available in seven other languages. Printers are shipped with a printed copy of the US English version. You can download a PDF file of the manual in all of the eight languages that we support from the Customer Support web page: http://www.dgs.oce.com/PrinterSupport/ Supported languages: US English...
Page 9 GT or for information on other Océ Display Graphics Systems products, please visit our web site: http://www.dgs.oce.com To provide feedback and report errors in this document: DGSTechnical.Writer@oce.com Safety Information This manual has three sections that contain details on safety when handling ink and using the printer.
Page 10 Preface Customer Service If your printer malfunctions and you are unable to resolve the problem, field service technicians can be dispatched to your site to conduct repairs. Service visits are paid for by the customer, either under a maintenance agreement, by purchase order or prepayment. Time and material rates are charged for any service not covered under a maintenance agreement.
Page 11 Preface thickness. The printer holds substrates stationary while the print head assembly moves across to create the print, eliminating image skew problems often associated with rigid stock feed systems. Chapter 1 - Introduction...
Page 12: Product Compliance
Product Compliance Product Compliance Introduction This section details the compliance and agency standards that the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT conforms to. It also provides manufacturing and contact information. Electromagnetic Compliance (EMC) FCC Statement for Class A Device: This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used as designed or intended, may cause interference to radio communications.
Page 13 IT Equipment Electrical Safety: EN60950-1:2001 (with CB Scheme Report) Note: All applicable compliance certificates are available on our web site: see http://www.dgs.oce.com/PrinterSupport/ EMC Directive: CE Marking EN55022: 1998 Information Technology Equipment. Emmisions Characteristics. EN55024: 1998 Information Technology Equipment. Immunity Characteristics.
Page 14 Océ Display Graphics Systems (ODGS) 13231 Delf Place - Building #501 Richmond, British Columbia Canada V6V 2C3 http://www.dgs.oce.com/ Telephone (604) 273-7730 - Fax (604) 273-2775 Representatives Marketing the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT in Europe: Océ Technologies B.V. St. Urbanusweg 43, Venlo, The Netherlands P.O.
Page 15 Product Compliance Part Lead Mercury Cadmi- Hexava- Polybro- Poly- Name (pb) (Hg) um (Cd) lent miated brominat- (CrVI) biphenyls (PBB) dipenylether (PBDE) Linear Encoder Read- heads Print- heads Chapter 1 - Introduction...
Page 16 Product Compliance Chapter 1 - Introduction...
Page 17: Chapter 2 Product Overview
Chapter 2 Product Overview...
Page 18: Océ Arizona 200/250/350 Gt Printer Specifications
Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Printer Specifications Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Printer Specifications Introduction The Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT is a 4 color (CMYK, except the 350 GT, which has also a white ink option) UV flatbed inkjet printer capable of producing large format images on various rigid and flexible media.
Page 19 10 in total (with the white ink option); The Arizona 250 GT has two variable dot printheads per color, 8 in total; The Arizona 200 GT has one variable dot printheads per color, 4 in total. Format True flatbed printer for rigid media with Roll Media Option...
Page 20 Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Printer Specifications Feature Specification User Interface LCD flat-panel monitor and mouse on a user-positioned podium. Curing System UV curing lamp Weight 473 kg. (1043 lbs.) Dimensions Table: 2.65m (8.7 ft.) 2.00m (6.5 ft.) Gantry: 4.0m (13.4 ft.) x .45 m (x 1.5 ft.) Power Requirements 208 through 240VAC ±10% 60Hz Single Phase Voltage:...
Page 21 Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Printer Specifications Océ VariaDot™ for Improved Image Quality Océ VariaDot imaging technology can be compared to painting a room in your house. You use a large brush size for quick coverage over large areas and a much smaller, finer brush for detailed areas.
Page 22 Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Printer Specifications Chapter 2 - Product Overview...
Page 23: Chapter 3 Safety Information
Chapter 3 Safety Information...
Page 24: Safety Guidelines For Ink Materials
The full text of the MSDS for all UV inks and Flush is found on the ODGS web site at the following location: http://www.dgs.oce.com/PrinterSupport/MSDS_Support/MSDS_Sheets.htm Caution: Both UV inks and the curing lamps can be harmful if not properly handled. Follow these guidelines carefully in order to ensure maximum safety.
Page 25: Safety Guidelines For Ink
Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials Immediate (Acute) Health Effects by Route of Exposure Exposure Effect: Inhalation: Can cause severe respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache and possible unconsciousness. Skin Con- Can cause severe irritation, defatting, and dermatitis. Irritation effects tact: may last for hours or days but will not likely result in permanent damage.
Page 26: Safety Guidelines For Ink
Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials Exposure Remedy Ingestion Severely irritating. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. Drink 2 glasses of water or milk to dilute. Accidental Release Measures - Dealing With Spilled Ink Personal Exposure to the spilled material may be severely irritating or toxic. Precau- Follow personal protective equipment recommendations found in Sec- tions and...
Page 27: Safety Guidelines For Ink
Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials Area Strategy Eye Protec- Wear safety glasses with side shields when handling this product. Wear tion additional eye protection such as chemical splash goggles and/or face shield when the possibility exists for eye contact with splashing or spraying liquid, or airborne material.
Page 28: Uv Curing System Safety
UV Curing System Safety UV Curing System Safety Introduction The UV Curing System on the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT generates hazardous levels of thermal, electrical and UV energies. The Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT printer uses UV-curable ink that needs a high energy level of UV light to cure.
Page 29: Uv Curing System Safety
UV Curing System Safety Caution: UltraViolet Light Radiation Hazards Emission: Effective UV-irradiance Emission Category of Arizona 250 GT According to 7.1 of EN12198-1:2000 ( Category 2 ) - Special restrictions and protective measures are essential - These include the use of Eye and Dermal (skin) Protection.
Page 30: Interlock Safety System
Interlock Safety System Interlock Safety System Introduction The Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT printer has an integrated safety interlock system that stops all machine motion when a situation that might compromise operator safety occurs. The printer has three Emergency-Stop buttons: one on each end of the gantry, and one on the Control Station podium.
Page 31 Interlock Safety System Safety Guard Interlock Function: The Safety Guard is an aluminum fence around the perimeter of the carriage. Motion Motors disabled when it is not properly seated include the Gantry Drive and Carriage Drive. Also UV Lamps switch Off (Not UV Cooling Fans), and Z-Axis drive initializes (Carriage drives to Top Position and Holds there).
Page 32: Océ Arizona 200/250/350 Gt Safety Labels
Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Safety Labels Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Safety Labels Introduction The safety labels are placed at strategic locations on the printer to warn the operator of possible dangers and hazards. It is important to be aware of the meaning of these labels to ensure safe operation of the printer.
Page 33 Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Safety Labels Description Label Warning: Electric Shock Hazard Located on the door to the electronics enclosure, the UV lamp power supply cover, the carriage cover, and the vacuum pump enclosure. This area can only be accessed by a trained service technician. General Warning Located on the AC enclosure cover.
Page 34: Safety Awareness
Safety Awareness Safety Awareness Introduction This section contains two sets of principles that must be followed to assure maximum safety when operating the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT printer. The first set uses negative examples to show you residual risks 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 35 Safety Awareness Avoid these Situations For Your Personal Safety Do not push or force the carriage to move manually if it is al- ready in motion. If you do move the car- riage, a Motion Error message will display and you will have to use the mouse to click Reset on the user inter- face LCD display.
Page 36 Safety Awareness Avoid these Situations For Your Personal Safety When the Mainte- nance Station is open to clean heads, do not touch the UV lamp assembly as it can be hot. Also be aware that the carriage will move up or down when the Raise Car- riage switch is pushed.
Page 37 Safety Awareness Avoid these Situations For Your Personal Safety Avoid looking at the UV lamps, especially if you are seated at the same level as the car- riage. Also do not touch the UV lamp assembly or the surrounding guard as they will be hot and may result in burns of the skin.
Page 38 Safety Awareness Risk Area Crushing/Shear Hazard A high risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the table and the gantry. [18] Table/Gantry Pinch hazard A high risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the table and the carriage. [19] Table/Carriage Pinch Hazard Chapter 3 - Safety Information...
Page 39 Safety Awareness Risk Area Crushing/Shear Hazard A high risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry when the Z-Axis is moving (carriage moves up or down). [20] Gantry/Carriage Crush Hazard Chapter 3 - Safety Information...
Page 40 Safety Awareness Risk Area Crushing/Shear Hazard A medium risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is created by the gantry and the table frame. [21] Gantry/Table Pinch harard A medium risk crush- ing/pinch hazard is [22] Gantry/Table Frame Crush Hazard created by the gantry and the table frame stop on the underside of the table at the...
Page 41 Safety Awareness Risk Area Crushing/Shear Hazard Shearing hazard A high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame from the bottom. [23] Carriage/Gantry Frame Shear Hazard A high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame from the bottom.
Page 42 Safety Awareness Risk Area Crushing/Shear Hazard A high risk shearing hazard is created by the carriage and the gantry frame. [25] Hazard Entanglement hazard A medium risk of fin- ger or material entan- glement is created by the web assembly (IGUS track).
Page 43 Safety Awareness Risk Area Crushing/Shear Hazard A medium risk impact hazard is created by the carriage when cy- cling from left to right. [27] Carriage Impact Hazard Heat hazard: the UV lamp assembly and the surrounding guard can be hot. [28] UV Lamp Heat Hazard Chapter 3 - Safety Information...
Page 44: 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 for the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT printer. The first image uses a negative example to show you a situation to avoid in order to prevent injury to the operator.
Page 45 Roll Media Safety Awareness the operator aware of the potential risks, we hope to ensure maximum safety in the oper- ation of this printer. Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT RMO Residual Risks Crushing/Shear Hazard Do not place your hand near the shaft drive motors when the printer is printing or when the dual foot...
Page 46: Roll Media Safety
Roll Media Safety Awareness Chapter 3 - Safety Information...
Page 47: Chapter 4
Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface...
Page 48: Chapter 4
Operator Interface Hardware Operator Interface Hardware Introduction The Operator interacts with printer components to operate, maintain, and monitor the state of the printer: This section identifies and explains the functions of the hardware. [32] User Interface Hardware (1) Main Power Switch (9) Maintenance Station (2) Operator Control Station (10) Coolant Reservoir Level...
Page 49: Chapter 4
Operator Interface Hardware Illustration [33] Vacuum System Hardware [34] Carriage Area Hardware Chapter 4 - How to Navigate the User Interface...
Page 50: How To Navigate The User
Operator Interface Hardware Operator Interface Components Hardware Interface Components Component Function 1) Main Power The Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT has an AC power switch Switch that turns the printer On and Off. The switch also serves as a lock-out device. It also has an AC power connector. All of these power-related items are located on the end of the elec- tronics enclosure.
Page 51: Operator Interface
Operator Interface Hardware Component Function 8) Emergency Stops If a situation requires an immediate shutdown of all printer activity, press one of the three Emergency Stop buttons. To recover from an emergency shutdown, resolve the problem that prompted the shutdown and then release the Emergency Stop by twisting it slightly clockwise.
Page 52: Chapter 4
Operator Interface Hardware Component Function (14) Carriage Guard The Carriage Guard protects the Operator from exposure to UV light and it also protects the lamps and the carriage by stopping all motion if it encounters an obstacle in the path of the carriage.
Page 53: Chapter 4
Operator Interface Hardware Thermal fluid (coolant) pump Thermal fluid heater Purge pump Purge valve Printheads jetting Chapter 4 - How to Navigate the User Interface...
Page 54: Chapter 4
Operator Interface Software Operator Interface Software Introduction The Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT software interface is displayed on the LCD monitor that is part of the Operator Control Station. The interface has five main working modules that are accessed by tabs located at the bottom of the display. Click on these tabs with the mouse to access the modules.
Page 55: Operator Interface
Operator Interface Software Operator Interface Module Tabs [36] Interface Tabs Interface Modules Component Function Print Job Control Provides management of all aspects of working with print jobs. (Print tab) It also controls some features of the printer and provides access to Roll Media print controls (if that option is installed).
Page 56: 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 57: Chapter 4
Print Job Control Module Component Function 3) Pause/Resume To the right is the print job Pause/Resume button and and the Ink System the Ink System Status icon - click to view an ink status report. Status 4) Command Displays icons for actions related to the print jobs and control Toolbar left of the printer.
Page 58: Chapter 4
Print Job Control Module All incoming jobs go directly into the active session at the end of the job list. Selecting a job in the list highlights the job and updates the job information area. The job information area contains offsets, print quality mode information, number of copies and overprints, and the name of the ProductionHouse profile used and the image to be printed is also displayed.
Page 59: Chapter 4
Print Job Control Module Cancel job The command can do following actions depending on context: Deactivates a selected active job by moving it to the inactive list. Cancels a currently printing job and moves it to the inactive list. Delete job Deletes a job from the printer.
Page 60: Chapter 4
Print Job Control Module Roll Media The Roll Media Manager allows the operator to load and unload Manager icon media and to initialize the printer so that the tension on the roll media is set and the job is ready to print. White Ink If the White Ink option is installed on the Océ...
Page 61: Chapter 4
Print Job Control Module 6) Active Print Job List The active job list consists of a table, job count summary on top and job order control buttons on the left. A job count summary displays total number of active jobs and number of jobs put on hold.
Page 62: Chapter 4
Print Job Control Module The operator can drag and drop jobs to move them between the active and inactive job lists. Jobs deleted from the inactive list are deleted from the hard drive. 9) Job information and parameters panel The job information area displays only relevant job parameters of the current print job. For example, the Overprints field is not displayed for roll media jobs.
Page 63: Chapter 4
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 installed).
Page 64: 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. It also shows the number of hours a UV lamp was used since last changed. Some of the counters can be reset. Illustration [39] Counters Module Screen Component - function table...
Page 65: Settings Module
Settings Module Settings Module Introduction The Settings Module allows you to review and change the date and time, network con- nection settings, user interface configurations, printer settings and, if installed, the Roll Media settings. Date and Time Settings [40] Date and Time Date - display only, cannot change the date.
Page 66 Settings Module Network Connection Settings Note: Typically, DHCP is used to automatically obtain network settings. If "Use DHCP" is selected, the only thing you might want to change is the network name of the printer. The settings are displayed to troubleshoot possible network connection problems. One situation that would require changes is if your network does not use DHCP to automat- ically obtain network settings.
Page 67 Settings Module Languages Supported The user interface can be set to display the following languages: English - US English - UK German French Dutch Japanese Italian Spanish Measurement Units Allows you to specify how to display offsets and dimensions units: Metric Imperial Printer Settings...
Page 68 Settings Module Roll Module [44] Roll Media Settings Top Margin Specifies the distance left unprinted above the image. Bottom Margin Specifies the distance left unprinted below the image. Media Move on Unload Specifies the amount of media moved on unload in the selected measurement units. Note: This setting icon is displayed only if the Roll Media Option is installed.
Page 69: Tools And Utilities Module
Tools and Utilities Module Tools and Utilities Module Introduction The Tools and Utilities Module provides access to three sub-modules: Special Prints; the Ink Flush Procedure; and the System Logs. When you click on the Tools and Utilities tab, the Special Prints screen always appears first. Click on the buttons for the other two sub-modules to access them.
Page 70: Tools And Utilities
Tools and Utilities Module the printer. Some are of interest to the Operator: the Reference print, the table ruler prints, the Nozzle Check print, and the Media Advance Correction Factor print. Special Prints of Interest to the Operator the Reference print is used to determine that the printer output meets quality standards. A reference print that is printed at the Océ...
Page 71: Tools And Utilities
Tools and Utilities Module The Ink Flush Procedure The Ink Flush Procedure is used only when the printer is switched from one type of ink to another that is not compatible with the first ink. It requires a special ink flush kit and will not work without that kit.
Page 72: Installation And Upgrade Module
Installation and Upgrade Module Installation and Upgrade Module Introduction As we are committed to improve and refine the quality and functionality of the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT printer, there will be periodic upgrades to the underlying firmware and printer software. Software updates are available only to customers with a service contract.
Page 73: How To Operate The Océ Arizona 200/250/350 Gt
Chapter 5 How to Operate the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT...
Page 74: Training Requirements
Training Requirements Training Requirements Introduction The operator must receive training for safety, printer operation, and ProductionHouse® software prior to operating the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT printer. Safety Training Before operating the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT printer, make sure you have read and understood all of Chapter 3 "Safety Guidelines".
Page 75: How To Power The Printer On And Off
How to Power the Printer On and Off How to Power the Printer On and Off Introduction This section describes how to switch the printer On and Off. When the printer is switched On, the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT software is displayed on the LCD display that is located on the Operator Control Station.
Page 76 How to Power the Printer On and Off Walk over to the carriage and lift the aluminum guard slightly and then replace it. Walk back to the control station and click on Continue to finish the boot-up procedure. [47] AC Power Switch The splash screen will show some further initialization messages and then the initial Job Control module screen appears.
Page 77 How to Power the Printer On and Off Note: The printer is designed to be left powered ON at all times as only minimal power is consumed when the printer is idle. How to Power Off Turn the AC power switch to the OFF position. Close the purge valves on top of the Carriage ink reservoir to prevent the ink from draining out and filling the waste tray.
Page 78 How to Power the Printer On and Off Turn the AC power switch to the Off position. Apply a lock and a tag-out label to the Lock-out area of the switch for the duration of any service or maintenance procedures. Close the purge valves on top of the Carriage ink reservoir to prevent the ink from draining into the maintenance Station.
Page 79 How to Power the Printer On and Off How to Use the Disconnect Device Attention: The AC power switch is the main disconnect device for the printer. For maximum safety, if the printer is moved, the blue AC power plug must first be unplugged from the printer. Follow the Lock-out procedure above.
Page 80: How To Install The Onyx Printer Driver
How to Install the Onyx Printer Driver How to Install the Onyx Printer Driver Introduction This section explains how to install and configure the Onyx ProductionHouse Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT printer installation file. Purpose The printer installation file configures the Onyx software so that it knows how to com- municate with the Océ...
Page 81 How to Install the Onyx Printer Driver After the printer driver is installed the Configure Printer Port window will launch auto- matically. Select TCP/IP Printer then click on Configure. [50] Configure Printer Port Enter the Network name of the printer (as displayed in Step 3) and make sure <Port 9100>...
Page 82 How to Install the Onyx Printer Driver Correction If no valid IP address is found, check that the network name of the printer is correct and that port 9100 was selected. Run the Test again. Result When a Valid IP address for the printer is verified, click on OK to complete the configu- ration of the communication link between ProductionHouse and the Océ...
Page 83: How To Manage Print Jobs
Daily Start-up and Shut-down How to Manage Print Jobs Daily Start-up and Shut-down Introduction Keep your printer clean and perform all recommended scheduled maintenance to ensure that the printer is ready to produce optimal quality images. When to do The start-up procedure must be performed every morning or after a period of time when the printer has not been used.
Page 84: How To Set Up A Print Job
How to Set Up a Print Job How to Set Up a Print Job Introduction This section explains how to select an image to print on the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT. The basic steps are outlined here and explained below. More detailed explanations for some of these steps are available in Chapter 4 How to Navigate the User Interface.
Page 85 How to Set Up a Print Job Measure Media Thickness Use a digital slide caliper or micrometer to accurately measure the media thickness of the media. An error in measurement of media thickness will affect bi-directional alignment and can contribute to the amount of graininess in the printed image or cause a car- riage/printhead crash with the media.
Page 86 How to Set Up a Print Job zones are opened or closed using a quarter turn handle. Refer to the next section for details on the dimensions and placement of the vacuum zones ‘’ on page Mask Active Vacuum Zones Not Covered With Media To hold the media to the table it is important to completely cover active vacuum zones with either the media to be printed on, or a masking material.
Page 87 How to Set Up a Print Job Note: When the ink is at a low room temperature it may take up to 20 minutes for it to warm up to operating temperature. The printer will not print until the ink warms up. Also, when the printer is idle it will maintain the ink at operating temperature for two hours.
Page 88: How To Manage The Media Vacuum
The Media Vacuum System How to Manage the Media Vacuum The Media Vacuum System Introduction The Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT uses a low-flow, high-vacuum system to secure rigid media for printing on the printer table. A fabricated aluminum overlay sheet placed on the surface of the table creates the vacuum field.
Page 89 The Media Vacuum System 3 - Top Zone is 4 - Right Zone is Open Closed Vacuum Zone Control Handles These controls are meant for use with custom vacuum zones. If you only use the factory default of one large zone, make sure all three handles are left in the open position. When you create custom zones the three control valves are used to control which zones of the printer table will have vacuum applied when the table vacuum pump is turned on.
Page 90: How To Create Custom Vacuum Zones
How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones Introduction A fabricated aluminum overlay sheet placed on the surface of the printer table is used to create a vacuum field that is divided into zones. When the printer is installed, a single zone equal to the maximum media size is available.
Page 91 How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones Note: Make sure you clean the area with isopropyl alcohol before you apply foam tape to create a new zone. Illustration [54] Imperial Vacuum Zones (0,0) Print Origin (1) Left Vacuum (2) Right Vacuum (3) Top Vacuum Zone Zone...
Page 92 How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones How to Set Up Custom Zones Attention: When you remove the aluminum overlay to create custom zones, be careful that you don’t bend or warp it. Always have a second person to assist you when you handle the overlay.
Page 93 How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones Note: Make sure that you support the middle parts of the overlay so that you don't bend or warp it, as shown in the photo. If it does warp you may have to turn it over and leave it to settle for a while until it is completely flat.
Page 94 How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones minimum of 15 mm from the outside edges of the media. This optimizes the sealing effect between the media and the table. [59] Join the tape with no gaps Note: Make sure there are no gaps at any of the places where tapes join at a right angle. Also make sure the gray custom tape does not overlap the black perimeter tape.
Page 95 How to Create Custom Vacuum Zones Result The printer table is now ready for use with custom vacuum zones. Chapter 5 - How to Operate the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT...
Page 96: How To Manage Media
UV ink printers like the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT than for solvent-based printers. For access to Onyx ProductionHouse profiles, please consult our web site at: http://www.dgs.oce.com/PrinterSupport/ Definition The term media covers a wide range of possible materials for the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT printer.
Page 97 For additional information on various aspects of handling and managing media refer to the customer support web site. See Appendix A of this document or visit the web page to see a list of available bulletins: http://www.dgs.oce.com/PrinterSupport/ Chapter 5 - How to Operate the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT...
Page 98 How to Handle Media Thermal Expansion of Media When imaging on media that will expand when subjected to heat (e.g., styrene or Plexiglas, etc.), don’t wedge the media by butting other material against it as this may cause the media to buckle. Also if multiple pieces of the media are used, allow enough space between the pieces to allow for thermal expansion.
Page 99: Underlay Board To Reduce Artifacts
Underlay Board to Reduce Artifacts Underlay Board to Reduce Artifacts Introduction When printing on thin, flexible, or porous media, the holes in the vacuum table of the printer can cause print artifacts (sometimes referred to as “dimpling”). If you encounter this problem when printing, you may need an underlay board between the media and the table to reduce the problem.
Page 100 Underlay Board to Reduce Artifacts Note: If you use the underlay board, make sure that you cover over any areas of the board not covered by the media or the vacuum pressure will be reduced. Also make sure that there are no high spots that could cause a carriage collision.
Page 101: Chapter 6 How To Operate The Roll Media Option
Chapter 6 How to Operate the Roll Media Option...
Page 102: Roll Media Option Hardware
Roll Media Option Hardware Roll Media Option Hardware Introduction The base configuration for the Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT is a flatbed printer where the media is static during printing. A Roll Media Option (RMO) is available for the printer that allows the use of media that is supplied on a roll. This optional unit is man- ufactured, crated, stocked and shipped as an independent assembly.
Page 103 Roll Media Option Hardware Hardware Function table The Roll Media Option consists of a supply media drive, media tension bar, capstan roller, vacuum platen, media gimbal, media edge detection sensor, and a take-up media drive. This system accurately advances the roll of media during printing. The roll media is positioned with a high resolution media encoder as it moves past the carriage printheads.
Page 104 Roll Media Option Hardware Component Function 8) Media Core Locks These locks hold the media core in place on the media shafts. Use the supplied 5mm hex key to lock and unlock the media core at the right end of the media shaft. 9) Media Tension Bar Provides constant tension for loaded media (located be- hind the lower media shaft).
Page 105: Roll Media Option Specifications
For printers with software/firmware greater than version 2.6, RMO print speeds are ap- proximately as shown in this table (based on a 2190mm x 3000mm image). RMO Print Mode Arizona 350 GT Arizona 250 GT Arizona 200 GT m²/hr. / f²/hr. m²/hr. / f²/hr. m²/hr. / f²/hr. Production 17.5 / 188...
Page 106 Roll Media Option Specifications This allows for a minimum 5mm (0.2”) border. This is necessary to ensure the platen is not contaminated with ink due to possible media tracking errors. Cured and uncured ink on the platen will have a serious effect on printer performance. Any spilled ink must be removed immediately (See RMO Maintenance section).
Page 107: Roll Media Theory Of Operations
Roll Media Theory of Operations Roll Media Theory of Operations Introduction The Roll Media Option system operating specification is described in terms of the follow- ing states: Media Load Media Unload Media Initialization Media Printing Media Manual Feed Media Idle Media End of Roll For each user state, software control of the roll of media and consequent media movement is achieved using one of the following two control modes.
Page 108 Roll Media Theory of Operations rolls. The media shafts must be inserted in to the supply media roll and take-up media core before they can be loaded. The media shafts are inserted manually and are automat- ically locked in place by a spring-loaded media shaft drive couplers. In order to thread media from the supply roll to the take-up roll the operator uses a foot pedal to control the take-up media drive.
Page 109 Roll Media Theory of Operations The Cancel command returns the media tension bar to its original position (this is assum- ing the media has not been cut) to be ready for printing. The Load Media command as- sumes the media has been cut and therefore goes through the full Load media function. Media Manual Feed This enables the operator to advance or rewind loaded media using the foot-pedal controls in the initialized control mode.
Page 110: 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. It may help to think in terms of how you drive a car: left foot on the brake holds back, while right foot on the accelerator moves forward.
Page 111: 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. This section introduces the icons in the Roll Media Manager that are necessary to load and initialize a roll media print job.
Page 112 Roll Media Manager Roll Media Manager Menu Roll Media Manager Icons Icon Function Load Allows the operator to load new media. Set the foot pedal switches to the Load state. Unload Prepares the RMO to allow the operator to cut the existing media, remove it, and replace it with a new roll.
Page 113: How To Load Media
How to Load Media How to Load Media Introduction This section explains all of the actions associated with loading a new roll of media when the Roll Media Option is installed. It also specifies in detail how to perform particular actions.
Page 114 How to Load Media A: Load Supply Media Roll On a Media Shaft Place an empty media shaft on a suitable flat work area, positioned as shown, so that the hex key is inserted on the right side of the shaft to lock and unlock the core locks. [64] Unlock the Media Shaft Core Locks To unlock the media shaft core locks (1) turn counter-clockwise with the supplied 5mm hex key (2).
Page 115 How to Load Media Accurately center the media using the supplied ruler. Media should be centered within 1mm on the ruler (or 5mm if you use the edge detector sensor. [65] 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 116 How to Load Media C: Thread the Media Select the Load icon from the Roll Media Manager. If you are going to print with "Print Side In", click the icon in the Roll Media manager ("Print Side Out" is the default so you do not need to select it unless you have recently used Print Side In).
Page 117 How to Load Media Thread the media under the media tension bar (Note that the media is threaded for Print Side Out in the photo below). [67] Thread Media Under Tension Bar (Print side out) 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 the take-up roll.
Page 118 How to Load Media Check alignment of the media by feeding it down to the supply roll and make sure that the edge lines up with the edge of the supply roll. [69] Line Up Edge of Media to the Supply Roll Rewind the media by continually pressing down the left foot pedal until it is positioned where it can be taped to the take-up core.
Page 119 How to Load Media 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. [70] Tape Media to the Take-up Roll Core Note: Ensure that the media is flat along the core.
Page 120 How to Load Media Result You are now ready to print. Refer to the How to Print on Roll Media section for instruc- tions Chapter 6 - How to Operate the Roll Media Option...
Page 121: How To Unload And Cut Media
How to Unload and Cut Media How to Unload and Cut Media Introduction This section explains all of the actions associated with how to cut and unload media when there is still some media left on the supply roll. Note: If the media supply roll is empty, simply remove the empty supply shaft and the take- up shaft.
Page 122 How to Unload and Cut Media B: Cut the Media Click on the Roll Manager icon to bring up the Roll Media Manager. Select the Unload icon in the Roll Media Manager to release the tension on the media so it can be cut. Cut the media with a blade along the cut guide.
Page 123: How To Set Up A Roll Media Job In Productionhouse
How to Set Up a Roll Media Job in ProductionHouse How to Set Up a Roll Media Job in ProductionHouse Introduction Print jobs can be specified as either a roll job (Roll) or a flatbed (Sheet) job in Production- House. The specification of either type of job can also be changed after the print job is transferred to the printer in the Print Jobs module.
Page 124 How to Set Up a Roll Media Job in ProductionHouse Note: If you don't set a hold in ProductionHouse, it is also possible to disable the Roll media print queue at the printer. To do this click on the Roll icon in the command toolbar of the Print Job module so that it become dim (grayed out).
Page 125: How To Print On Roll Media
How to Print on Roll Media How to Print on Roll Media Introduction If media is loaded and the Roll Media unit has been initialized, the printer is ready to print an image. Use the Print Job module and the Roll Media Manager to prepare and start the print.
Page 126 How to Print on Roll Media Attention: The red Emergency stop buttons do NOT stop the media transport when you print on roll media (they only stop gantry and carriage movement). If you encounter a situation where the roll media runs continuously without operator input, the only recourse is to shut off the printer's AC power switch.
Page 127 How to Print on Roll Media current values as default and automatically creates a unique media name based on the existing name. You can change the assigned name by selecting characters from the virtual keyboard. Note: Any changed parameter in the dialog window will be applied to the next roll media print job, even if the change was not saved.
Page 128 How to Print on Roll Media Note: The Media tension option allows you to choose the amount of force placed onto the media shafts to keep it tightly drawn as it moves through the RMO unit. The low tension setting is usually fine; however, if the media shows significant puckering across its entire width, the medium or high tension setting may be required.
Page 129: How To Determine Media Advance Correction
How to Determine Media Advance Correction How to Determine Media Advance Correction Introduction As roll media passes over the capstan, the stress can cause the thickness to deviate from its ideal, non-stressed state. This deviation can result in incorrect capstan encoder readings, and lead to discrepancies in the amount the media advanced during each print swath.
Page 130 How to Determine Media Advance Correction Before you begin If roll media is not correctly loaded, banding that looks like under/over stepping can result. If a media shows significant tension deviation across its width, or if it telescopes signifi- cantly (identifiable by the edges of the media on the Take-up roll), it is difficult to accu- rately find the correct MACF.
Page 131 How to Determine Media Advance Correction banding occurs can be performed, though it is usually not necessary). This is the low end of your MACF range. Note: With some media, the more dense (darker) colors may still show thin lines when the correction factor is close to being correct (due to edge of swath banding);...
Page 132: 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 133 How to Use Media Edge Protectors 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. Attention: If the height adjustor area is higher than 1 mm from the platen, there is a possibility of the carriage may hit the edge of the protector and thus damage printhead nozzles.
Page 134 How to Use Media Edge Protectors Chapter 6 - How to Operate the Roll Media Option...
Page 135: Chapter 7 How To Use The Static Suppression Upgrade Kit
Chapter 7 How to Use the Static Suppression Upgrade Kit...
Page 136: Reduce Static With A Static Suppression Kit
Reduce Static with a Static Suppression Kit Reduce Static with a Static Suppression Kit Introduction The Océ Static Suppression Upgrade Kit is a Commercial Product that can be ordered as part # 3010106603. If you are experiencing static-related imaging problems this op- tional upgrade kit contains an ionizer bar that provides a solution to reduce static.
Page 137 Reduce Static with a Static Suppression Kit How to Activate the Static Suppression Ionizer Bar Press the Settings tab on the printer interface screen. Click on the Printer icon. If the Ionizer Bar option is set to Off, set it to ON (this option is not displayed if the ionizer bar is not installed).
Page 138 Reduce Static with a Static Suppression Kit Loosen the bracket mount screw and then slide the bracket up in the keyed slot to remove [78] Bracket Mounted Low Turn the bracket 180 degrees and then fit the other keyed slot over the bracket screw. Slide the bracket mount until the screw is located in the smaller end of the keyed slot.
Page 139: Chapter 8 How To Work With White Ink
Chapter 8 How to Work With White...
Page 140: Operator Guidelines For White Ink
Operator Guidelines for White Ink Operator Guidelines for White Ink Introduction This chapter is necessary only if you have the Océ Arizona 350 GT printer with the white ink option included. Due to the nature of the white ink, additional care and maintenance is required to keep the white printheads functioning properly.
Page 141 Operator Guidelines for White Ink Perform Printhead Maintenance at least one time every work day, even if the printer is not used. Purge the white printheads if White is re-activated after it has been Inactive for more than a few minutes. Chapter 8 - How to Work With White Ink...
Page 142: White Ink Workflow Overview
White Ink Workflow Overview White Ink Workflow Overview Introduction The Océ Arizona 350 GT with White Ink Option provides under-printing for non-white media or objects, over-printing for backlit applications on transparent media and/or printing white as a spot color. This section describes how the Océ Arizona 350 GT provides white ink support, a sum- mary of the workflow data preparation, and also shows some of the ways white ink can be used in print applications.
Page 143 White Ink Workflow Overview A Flood Fill layer is like an autofill that is done by the printer, where white data fills the entire bounding box (the rectangular area that defines the total perimeter) of the image. White Spot data can be defined in image editing applications such as Adobe Illustra- tor®...
Page 144 White Ink Workflow Overview White Ink Applications The following are some specific examples of the ways that the white ink workflow can be applied. Backlit Application The backlit application involves printing onto a transparent or translucent material and mounting the finished piece onto a light box or location where illumination from behind is possible.
Page 145: 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 applica- tion.
Page 146 How to Configure ProductionHouse for White Ink In your Quick Set, or in Preflight/Job Properties/Postscript turn off two-stage processing (make sure the box is not checked). [84] 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 147: Quickstart
Obtain and import an Onyx media model that is set to Quality-Layered print mode. Note: Sample Media models for white ink are available for download from the DGS website: http://www.dgs.oce.com/PrinterSupport/. These media are documented later in this chapter (‘How to Use Media Models to Print With White Ink’ on page 172).
Page 148 QuickStart To define a white flood layer, modify the printer settings of a processed job in RIP Queue - right click the job, edit printer settings, select Quality-Layered for the Printer Print mode, then select Define Layers If you want to print first surface (e.g. opaque media) the bottom and middle layers can be configured to be white flood layers and the top layer to be a CMYK data layer.
Page 149: How To Prepare White Ink Print Jobs
How to Create a White Flood Fill Layer 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 the Océ Arizona 350 GT printer: The three approaches are: Flood Fill Layer - uses the Flood Fill Layer Configuration.
Page 150 How to Create a White Flood Fill Layer Note: The file must be sized at the final output dimensions required for the flood. Define one of the data layers as a white flood layer. To define a layer as a white flood layer first select Quality-Layered as the Printer Print Mode, then select Define Layers and finally define a white flood layer.
Page 151: How To Create Spot Data With The Spot Layer Tool
How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool Introduction In this section, you’ll learn how to access and set up the Spot Layer Tool. The tool provides a variety of options for generation of spot layers, and you may want to explore them with a sample file of your own to familiarize yourself with the functionality.
Page 152 How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool color not used anywhere else in the file to use as your mask. This must be done in an image-editing program prior to bringing the image into the Spot Layer Tool. To set the mask color: Click the sample box to activate the color picker or use the drop- down arrow to pick the color from the preview.
Page 153 How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool image is on a white background and the default (white) mask is used, this option will creates a fill for all white data. Choke and Spread Choke reduces the outer edge of the underlay. Use choke when you want to eliminate white from peeking out of the edge of your image.
Page 154 How to Create Spot Data with the Spot Layer Tool Note: If the Enable checkbox won't activate, the media you used to open the job has not been configured with the Quality-Layered print mode. Create or Edit your media to support spot ink in Media Manager before you open the job in Preflight (or download a media model from the web site).
Page 155: How To Create White Spot Data In Photoshop
How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop Introduction This section explains how to prepare images that include white spot data with raster-based image editing applications such as Photoshop®. In order to print with white ink, you must have a media properly configured for the use of white spot data (‘How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs’...
Page 156 How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop How to Prepare an Image in Photoshop Use the following steps to create a new spot channel layer: Open the desired file in PhotoShop (if the file is in RGB mode, then convert it to CMYK mode).
Page 157 How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop Name – Enter the name “Spot 1”. This name is specifically reserved in RIP-Queue for this type of workflow, using any other name requires more steps to make spot in- formation addressed by the Rip software. Note: For instructions on how to use a naming convention other than Spot 1, refer to the sub-section at the end of this section "Naming Your Spot Data".
Page 158 How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop [93] Flood 100 PSD [92] Flood 50 PSD In some cases, it may be easier to select the area in which you don't want any white ink data and then select the inverse. [94] Select [95] Select Inverse It is also possible to edit the spot channel much as you would any other data in a Photo-...
Page 159 How to Create White Spot Data in Photoshop If you intend to use this file in a vector-based program such as Illustrator, save it as a .PSD file in order for all channel information to be carried over. The white spot color is printed in the order it appears in the Channels palette, with the spot channel printing underneath CMYK data.
Page 160: How To Create White Spot Data In Illustrator
How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Introduction This section explains how to prepare images that include white spot data with vector- based image editing applications such as Adobe Illustrator®. In order to print with white ink, you must first have a media properly configured for the use of white spot data (‘How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs’...
Page 161 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Within the Add Swatch dialog, enter the following information: [97] New Swatch [98] New Swatch Name Name – Enter the name “Spot 1”. Note: For instructions on how to use a naming convention other than Spot 1, refer to the sub-section at the end of this section "Naming Your Spot Data".
Page 162 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator [99] Color Swatch [100] Spot Swatch 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 163 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Select the white ink object or objects that you want to overprint and place these above the image data layer that you would like to print. Or if you want them on the same layer the white ink objects should be in front of the image data.
Page 164 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Note: While it is possible to set Overprint opacity levels less than 100%, ProductionHouse software only processes full opacity data. The opacity of regular knockout white data can be set as desired. [103] Overprint Attributes The images below shows white spot data with knockout and overprinting.
Page 165 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Note: When processing this file in ProductionHouse, media layers must be set up with a spot layer to represent this data, as Illustrator identifies this as a Spot, rather than a flood layer. [106] Pixel Preview Flood How to Place Raster Images in Illustrator Begin by placing the desired file.
Page 166 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Once the file has been brought into program, click the Embed button to place it in the Illustrator document. This step is necessary in order to make use of all channel data contained in the file.
Page 167 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator [110] Select Clipping [111] Copied Path Then move the new layer outside of the group it is in to un-link it from the clipping path. [112] Moved Channel Once outside the group, make sure path is selected and fill it with your Spot 1 color. Chapter 8 - How to Work With White Ink...
Page 168 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Once that is done, replace path in the group above the image and clipping layers. Ensure that Overprint is turned on. [113] Replace path in Group Save the file. Note: In testing, we have found the .eps file format to be the best. However, Postscript and PDF files will work as well, but may require some additional setup.
Page 169 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Create a box around your image using the Rectangle Tool or other appropriately shaped box tool. Make sure this new box is selected and select Fill swatch located at the bottom of the Il- lustrator toolbar.
Page 170 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator How to Name Your Spot Data In order for ProductionHouse to correctly distinguish and address Spot data, naming conventions for this data must be adhered to both in the image editing creation stage and the Rip.
Page 171 How to Create White Spot Data in Illustrator Open file in Preflight and access the Color Management/Edit Profiles tab. Click on Spot Channel Replacement box. [117] Spot Channel Replacement Enter the new name in PostScript Spot Color Name in Spot 1 space. Click OK to save your settings.
Page 172: How To Print With White Ink
DGS web site. These media models can be found at http://www.dgs.oce.com/PrinterSupport/ in the Customer Support area. The media models provide a good start point for the white ink workflow.
Page 173 How to Use Media Models to Print With White Ink Note: ProductionHouse also allows you to create Media Groups that contain various Media Models. You can create a group that contains media models with different settings for the same physical material. Or you can group together various media models that have something in common, for example the five media described in this section belong to the group "WhiteInkUsageMedias".
Page 174 How to Use Media Models to Print With White Ink and finished with another CMYK image layer. Since a Flood Fill layer has been defined, no additional file preparation is required to activate white printing. If you print second surface (print on the the back side of clear media) it may be necessary to choose Print Reflection in Print Setup in order for the images to read correctly when viewed from the front side of the media.
Page 175 How to Use Media Models to Print With White Ink 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. [122] 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.
Page 176 How to Use Media Models to Print With White Ink 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: [124] 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 177 How to Use Media Models to Print With White Ink will be necessary to set Print Reflection in Print Setup in order to have the image correctly oriented when it is viewed. [126] Define Layers [127] Print Reflection If you want to re-use this media model for images to be viewed from the front, or print surface, simply re-order the layers with flood fill at the bottom and turn off Print Reflec- tion.
Page 178 How to Use Media Models to Print With White Ink 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. [129] Layers One White Layer on Mid-tone Grey Surface Download file: Oce_Arizona_350_GT_MidtoneSubstrate.OML This media model is intended for a mid-tone grey print surface.
Page 179 How to Use Media Models to Print With White Ink 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: [131] 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 180 How to Use Media Models to Print With White Ink color and then subsequently address it with white Spot data within Preflight’s Spot Layer Tool. [133] Setup Spot Color [134] Mode Options Chapter 8 - How to Work With White Ink...
Page 181 How to Use Media Models to Print With White Ink 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: [135] Parameters Chapter 8 - How to Work With White Ink...
Page 182: How To Create A Media For White Ink Print Jobs
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 http://www.dgs.oce.com/PrinterSupport/. 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 183 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs Note: The term "media" can be confusing as it really has two meanings in the context of your Onyx workflow. In general use it refers to a physical material that you can print on. ProductionHouse uses the term media to refer to the defintion of how a particular ma- terial is used and included within a media model that you define and then use when you open a print job.
Page 184 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs Select the Media Group (or create a new one) and enter a Media Name, then click > Next. Note: Media Group is a convenient way to organize media with similar characteristics together. Provide a name that will remind you of those common elements.
Page 185 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs Click > Insert to add “Spot 1” to the Spot Color Setup dialog. [138] Insert Spot1 If you want to change the preview color of your spot layer, highlight “Spot 1” and click >...
Page 186 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs Note: The Océ Arizona 350 GT 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. Click >...
Page 187 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs In Basic Mode Settings, click on Mode Options. [140] Mode Options In the Mode Options window, select the Quality-Layered Print Mode. Click OK to save these settings and close the window. [141] Define Layers Chapter 8 - How to Work With White Ink...
Page 188 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs Once you select a mode the Define Layers button appears under the Printer Print Mode. [142] Define Layers Click on Define Layers to open this dialog and the following window should appear. [143] Define Layers This is where you can set up how you want the ink to behave in each layer.
Page 189 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs drop down menu and click on the Custom tab to the right of this. This action will bring up the Define Single Layer window. [144] Define [145] Define Single Layer Note: The data used in the white spot layer needs to comes from the spot data found in the image you have created in an image editing program such as Adobe Illustrator.
Page 190 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs 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 191 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs in the Advanced tab in the Spot field. In testing, we have found this value is usually ac- ceptable if left at 100%. [147] Set Ink Restrictions If you are printing on clear materials make sure the opacity is acceptable as well as exhibit- ing no over-inking artifacts.
Page 192 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs Note: If you use a strip device such as the Gretag-MacBeth EyeOne, you may get invalid readings for the white data. To ensure that you get usable spot data points for each measurement, you will need to use the data from the black channel.
Page 193 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs Set Ink Limits To print the Ink Limits swatch: 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. Click>...
Page 194 How to Create a Media for White Ink Print Jobs media from Rip-Queue. Remember that changes to the layer order and ink color usage may also be made on a per job basis from Rip-Queue. Right click on the desired file then choose Edit/Printer Settings.
Page 195: 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 196 How to Create and Use Quick Sets Get Media and Page Size from Printer Unselect "Get Media and Page Size From Printer" so that you can select the media, print mode, and layer definitions to be associated with the Quick Set. First select a media name that contains a Quality Layered Printer Print Mode, then verify/select a Print Mode that contains a Quality Layered Print Mode "...
Page 197 How to Create and Use Quick Sets How to Create or Edit a Quick Set for White Ink In ProductionHouse RIP-Queue select your printer, and click on the Configure Printer button. This opens the Configure Printer dialog. From the Quick Sets tab, select the Quick Set you want to edit or copy (or select New to build one from defaults).
Page 198 How to Create and Use Quick Sets Chapter 8 - How to Work With White Ink...
Page 199: Chapter 9 Ink System Management
Chapter 9 Ink System Management...
Page 200: Océ Arizona 200/250/350 Gt Ink
Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Ink Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Ink Introduction The Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT uses UV-curable inks including Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. Due to the UV curing technology, the ink dries immediately, but can take up to 24 hours to cure fully. In most cases, the printed material may be handled or cut directly after printing.
Page 201 Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Ink supply ink to the reservoirs on demand. Float sensors in the reservoirs control the level of ink and initiate demand when required. Ink temperature control is achieved by pumping a coolant fluid through the ink reservoir block and printheads. An internal thermostat on each printhead and one on the reservoir block provides temperature feed- back.
Page 202 Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT Ink Illustration [150] Ink Bay With Bags Ink Filters The Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT ink system is protected from contaminants in the ink by means of four ink filters. These are easily accessed and can be replaced by the end- user when they become blocked with debris.
Page 203 MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for each color of ink and the UV Flush are available on the customer web site at: http://www.dgs.oce.com/PrinterSupport/. The information on these sheets is more detailed than the material found in the section titled "Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials"...
Page 204: How To Change Ink Bags
How to Change Ink Bags How to Change Ink Bags Introduction The ink is supplied to the printer in 2 liter bags. The bags have a non-spill coupler bonded into the top corner. When installing onto the printer, the bags are inverted and the quick connect couplers are pushed into their corresponding female coupling - opening up the flow path for the ink.
Page 205 How to Change Ink Bags Illustration [151] Remove the Quick-Release Coupler How To Change an Ink Bag Attention: For personal safety, we recommend that the operator always wear nitrile gloves, a protective apron, and safety glasses with side shields when handling inks. Open the clear plastic door on the Ink Station.
Page 206 How to Change Ink Bags Note: If you place a bag in the wrong ink station (for example, yellow ink in the black ink station) the display will show an error message and the printer will not print until the correct bag is installed.
Page 207: Error Handling And Troubleshooting
Chapter 10 Error Handling and Trou- bleshooting...
Page 208: 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.
Page 209 Troubleshooting Overview tion. The printer relies on this service for primary branch protection. If the printer is without power, check the local supply voltage and verify that it is set correctly. Example 2 Drops of Ink Appear on the Media Check that the ink valves on top of the carriage are all open.
Page 210: How To Improve Quality When Banding Occurs
How To Improve Quality When Banding Occurs How To Improve Quality When Banding Occurs Introduction Banding can occur in an image for a number of reasons. Typically it occurs due to neighboring nozzles that do not fire or multiple nozzles that fire with poor directionality. This can occur if the printer sits idle for an extended period of time (e.g., overnight or longer), or if debris has been picked up from the media or table by a printhead.
Page 211: Printer Maintenance
Chapter 11 Printer Maintenance...
Page 212: Maintenance Guidelines
Maintenance Guidelines Maintenance Guidelines Introduction The Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT operator is responsible for the regular maintenance of the printer. This section provides detailed information about what is required for proper printer maintenance. While Océ Display Graphics Systems furnishes guidelines for periodic maintenance, the optimum maintenance schedule evolves from careful observation of your printer over a period of use.
Page 213 Maintenance Guidelines Note: Do not bump the carriage or gantry as this can cause dropouts in the printhead nozzles. A hard bump can break the miniscus vaccum in the ink lines and thus allow air into the lines, which blocks the nozzle until a purge is performed. Also some procedures, such as Printhead Maintennce, require that you slide open the door to access the maintenance station.
Page 214: Maintenance Procedures
Printhead Maintenance Maintenance Procedures Printhead Maintenance Introduction The Maintenance Station is located below the carriage. Printhead Maintenance takes place while the carriage is parked. The station is covered by a sliding door that has an open grid in the center that allows any waste ink to drip down through the station and into the waste tray.
Page 215 Printhead Maintenance Before you begin Make sure the carriage is in the parked position. The carriage and gantry automatically return to this position after an image is printed. Do not move the carriage or gantry from this position as this will disable the ink pumps and thus prevent the performance of an ink purge, which is necessary for printhead maintenance.
Page 216: Maintenance
Printhead Maintenance Note: Maintenance Station Switches: There are 3 switches inside of the maintenance station . They can be operated in any order. For example, you can press the second switch to raise the carriage to remove debris from the underside of the carriage even when a purge isn't required. Switch 1 to purge ink Switch 2 to raise carriage Switch 3 to activate suction pump...
Page 217: Maintenance
Printhead Maintenance Attention: Be careful not to snag the coiled suction-head hose when removing the suction-head from the holder. Press switch 3 to turn on the suction pump. Pick up the suction-head from the tray at the left end of the maintenance station. Wipe the suction-head with a new, clean lint-free wipe to remove any particles that could damage the nozzles in the printheads.
Page 218: Maintenance
Printhead Maintenance stainless steel strips on the printhead. Check to see that all ink is removed – repeat if necessary. [154] Swipe Printhead Wipe the suction-head on a clean piece of new lint-free wipe before proceeding to the next printhead. Note: During maintenance, be careful not to touch the nozzle plates as this can damage the printhead.
Page 219: Printhead
Printhead Maintenance Maintenance for the White Ink Option Note: White ink requires the same maintenance as the other colors. If you have the white ink option installed, always include the white printheads in regular maintenance. However, if the White Ink icon in the menu bar of the Print Job Control module is deactivated, perform maintenance when it is activated (deactivate white ink only when you know that you will not print any white ink images for more than two hours).
Page 220: Clean Carriage Underside
Clean Carriage Underside Clean Carriage Underside Introduction To maintain optimal print quality, it is important to periodically clean the underside of the carriage to remove any excess ink. If the buildup of ink is excessive, it can be transferred to media and thus reduce print quality. When to do As part of the daily maintenance at the start of the day, or as needed, clean any ink that has accumulated on the underside of the carriage.
Page 221: Maintenance
Clean Carriage Underside Illustration [155] Ink Removal Technique How to Clean the Carriage Underside Slide the maintenance station cover plate out from under the carriage to reveal the maintenance station. Press switch 2 to raise the carriage to its maximum height. Wrap a clean poly wipe cloth around your index finger.
Page 222: Maintenance
Clean Carriage Underside Result Printer is ready to print quality images. Chapter 11 - Printer Maintenance...
Page 223: 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 Main- tenance. Purpose Important Caution: To maintain print quality it is very important to swab the printheads at least once a week, or more frequently, if required.
Page 224 Swab Printheads Attention: Never "scrub" the printhead with a swab as this will drag debris into other nozzles. Always slowly move the swab across the printhead with the swab at an angle and not perpendic- ular to the printhead. Never use Isopropyl alcohol to clean the printheads. Do not allow swabs to be contami- nated with any dust or dirt prior to use.
Page 225 Swab Printheads Run a Nozzle Check print or an image test print and verify that all nozzles are firing properly. Note: If the problem persists, you can swab multiple times. Use a new clean side of the swab each time (this means a maximum of two swipes per swab). It is possible that as many as ten swipes can be required.
Page 226: Clean Uv Lamp Filters
Clean UV Lamp Filters Clean UV Lamp Filters Introduction The top of the assemblies that house the left and right UV lamp cartidges contains a filter that can cause overheating of the lamps if it becomes clogged with dust or debris. When to do Check the condition of the filters weekly and clean them as needed.
Page 227: Remove Ink From The Table
Remove Ink From the Table Remove Ink From the Table Introduction How often you need to perform these procedures will vary, depending on printer usage and work habits. Remove Ink from Table Clean ink from the table whenever necessary. Once UV ink is cured, the best method for removing it from the table is to use a scraper (it is also possible to achieve good results with a razor blade that is set into a handle/holder).
Page 228: Remove Ink From The
Remove Ink From the Table With an 1.5mm diameter rigid material (e.g., a paper clip), ream out any of the holes that have been plugged. Clear any resulting debris with a vacuum cleaner or a wet lint-free cloth. Chapter 11 - Printer Maintenance...
Page 229: Empty The Ink Waste Tray
Empty the Ink Waste Tray Empty the Ink Waste Tray Introduction The waste tray is located below the Maintenance Station. It accumulates ink that has dripped from the printheads or ink waste that results from a purge when performing Printhead Maintenance or Swabbing the Printheads. The ink drops onto a sloped drain plate at the base of the Maintenance Station and drains from there into the waste tray.
Page 230: Empty The Ink Waste
Empty the Ink Waste Tray Place a suitable empty container that holds at least 1 liter under the waste tray drain. [156] Waste Tray Valve Turn the valve on the waste tray until it starts to drain the waste material. Shut off the valve when ink no longer drains out (or if the container become full).
Page 231: 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 232: Fill The Coolant Reservoir
Fill the Coolant Reservoir Illustration [157] Fill Coolant Reservoir Fill the Coolant Reservoir Open the container of coolant fluid. 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.
Page 233: 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. After a period of time and use, debris can accumulate on the outside of the bearing shields as the gantry travels along the table.
Page 234: How To Change Ink Filters
How to Change Ink Filters How to Change Ink Filters Introduction Each ink color has a filter that removes any particulate matter from the ink as it is pumped from the ink bag toward the printheads. The ink filters are located at the electronics end of the printer around the corner from the ink bags.
Page 235: How To Change Ink
How to Change Ink Filters Illustration [158] Remove Ink Filter Enclosure Cover How to Change an Ink Filter Open the sliding maintenance station door to disable ink pumps. Disengage the ink bag for the color of filter you will replace from its coupler. Remove the two screws that hold the ink filter enclosure cover in place (thumbscrews can be loosened by hand or use a Philips screwdriver if they are too tight).
Page 236: How To Change Ink
How to Change Ink Filters Use a lint-free cloth to catch ink, and place it under the filter. Then turn the bleed cap (white cap in the red circle in the photo below) counter-clockwise to release pressure, then close it again. [159] Invert the Ink Filter Remove the ink filter from the metal retainer clips.
Page 237 How to Change Ink Filters Insert the new ink filter in the metal retainer clips in the upright position (this means that the white bleed cap is at the bottom). Be careful not to pinch the ink lines. Final Steps Check the new filter to make sure there are no ink leaks.
Page 238: How To Change Ink Bags
How to Change Ink Bags How to Change Ink Bags Introduction The ink is supplied to the printer in 2 liter bags. The bags have a non-spill coupler bonded into the top corner. When installing onto the printer, the bags are inverted and the quick connect couplers are pushed into their corresponding female coupling - opening up the flow path for the ink.
Page 239: How To Change Ink
How to Change Ink Bags Illustration [160] Remove the Quick-Release Coupler How To Change an Ink Bag Attention: For personal safety, we recommend that the operator always wear nitrile gloves, a protective apron, and safety glasses with side shields when handling inks. Open the clear plastic door on the Ink Station.
Page 240: How To Change Ink
How to Change Ink Bags Note: If you place a bag in the wrong ink station (for example, yellow ink in the black ink station) the display will show an error message and the printer will not print until the correct bag is installed.
Page 241: How To Change A Uv Lamp
How to Change a UV Lamp How to Change a UV Lamp Introduction The Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT uses two UV lamps, one on each side of the carriage, to instantly cure the ink during printing. These UV lamps have an expected life of 500 hours and must be replaced by the user when they fail or can no longer cure the ink at maximum available power.
Page 242 How to Change a UV Lamp Illustration [161] Remove UV Lamp Cartridge How to Replace a UV Lamp Cartridge Turn off the AC power and lockout the printer. Remove the carriage guard by lifting it straight up and then away from the carriage. Use a 3mm allan key to loosen the screw at the top of the cartridge with the lamp that needs to be replaced.
Page 243: Print A Nozzle Check
Print a Nozzle Check Print a Nozzle Check Introduction The Nozzle Check print fires each nozzle individually in a manner that allows clogged nozzles to be easily identified by a visual inspection of this special print. The Nozzle Check print consists of the following elements: Print Identification - Océ...
Page 244: Print A Nozzle
Print a Nozzle Check Required tool Blue LED view light (sometimes needed to enhance contrast in the Yellow area). Océ I/O paper Note: Usually, two or more Nozzle Checks will be printed to verify that nozzle issues are re- solved. To calculate the required offset when you print multiple consecutive nozzle checks, add a horizontal offset of 2.5"...
Page 245 Print a Nozzle Check Correction To correct the nozzle dropout problem illustrated above, perform Printhead Maintenance ‘’ on page ? on the colors that show dropouts, and then print the Nozzle Check again. If the second Nozzle Check still shows nozzle dropouts, suction the printhead that still show nozzles out again.
Page 246: Roll Media Option Maintenance
RMO Maintenance Guidelines Roll Media Option Maintenance RMO Maintenance Guidelines Introduction The Océ Arizona 200/250/350 GT operator is responsible for the regular maintenance of the printer and, if it is installed, the roll media option. When the RMO unit is kept clean and free of blemishes and defects, you will be ensured of accurate media transport and optimal print quality.
Page 247: 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. It has an encoder at one end and a brake at the other. The capstan must be kept clean and its rubber surface free of blemishes or defects to ensure accurate media transport and op- timal print quality.
Page 248: How To Clean The Rubber
How to Clean the Rubber Capstan Removing Solid Debris Dust the surface of the capstan using a Swiffer or other lint-free brush or cloth. Surface may be brushed in any direction. [164] Remove lint, dust, paper particles and debris Removing Stains (coffee, tea, soda pop, etc.) Supplies Needed: Rubber gloves, soap, hot water, and lint-free cloth.
Page 249: How To Clean The Rubber
How to Clean the Rubber Capstan Removing Uncured Ink Supplies needed: Rubber Gloves, Wrap-around safety goggles, Several absorbent clothes, and Isopropyl Alcohol (95% pure). Put on gloves and goggles. [165] Ink Spill on Capstan Chapter 11 - Printer Maintenance...
Page 250: How To Clean The Rubber
How to Clean the Rubber Capstan Wipe up the majority of the ink by blotting with the absorbent cloth. [166] Wipe up ink with cloth Wet a new absorbent cloth with alcohol and wipe up the remaining ink. [167] Wet fresh cloth with alcohol Chapter 11 - Printer Maintenance...
Page 251: How To Clean The Rubber
How to Clean the Rubber Capstan Note: Note: It may be difficult to tell whether or not all the ink has left the surface. Continue to wet and wipe the capstan surface until the cloth does not show any sign of ink color. [168] Wipe up remainder of ink Allow adequate time for capstan to dry.
Page 252: White Ink Option Maintenance
How to Maintain White Ink White Ink Option Maintenance How to Maintain White Ink Introduction The Océ Arizona 350 GT with the White Ink Option requires care and maintenance to ensure that the white printheads function properly. This is important even when white is not Active.
Page 253: How To Maintain White
How to Maintain White Ink Before you begin Make sure you wear eye protection and nitrile gloves when handling or cleaning ink. Also, when working around the maintanance station take measure to protect your clothing and any exposed areas of skin. Required tool Lint-free wipes Isopropyl alcohol (95% pure)
Page 254: How To Maintain White
How to Maintain White Ink Remove the spit catcher foam pad and replace it with a new one. [170] Change Spit Catcher Pad How to Clean Ink from the Maintenance Tray During regular daily printhead maintenance, observe the honeycomb grid on the top of the maintenance door and if you see any accumulation of white ink, clean as follows: Slide the door out from under the carriage to reveal the maintenance station.
Page 255: Application Information
Appendix A Application Information...
Page 256: Application Resources On The Web Site
Introduction Application Hints and Tips and Application Bulletins are located on the customer support web page. To access this page, navigate to http://www.dgs.oce.com/PrinterSupport/, then select from the Customer Accessible Pages menu. Note that there are other resources available, including Onyx software bulletins, Benchmark requests, MSDS information, and a Consumables web link.
Page 257 Application Resources on the Web Site Media Notes The Media Notes document contains useful information about printing on the following media: Card Stock Clear Acrylic or Polycarbonate Plastic Coated Aluminum Sheet such as DiBond® Fluted Polypropylene Foam Cored Clay Coated Paper Capped Board Foamed PVC such as Forex®...
Page 258 Index Index Flatbed button ................85 foot switch AC power ..............102 ................75 AC power plug ................75 Alphanumeric input ................56 Gantry Rails ..............233 Graphical User Interface ................54 Banding ..............210 Beacon Light States ................52 ICC profile Beacon Light Status ................96 ................31 Ink Bag .............204, 238 Ink Consumption ................21...
Page 259 Index ..............102 Media Storage ................96 media thickness Reduce Artifacts ................85 ................99 MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) RMO hardware ..............203 ..............102 MSDS Ink Information RMO print speeds ..............203 ..............105 RMO specs ..............105 network connection ................80 network connection settings safety interlock system ................65 ................30 network name...
Page 260 Index Vacuum Bleed Valve ..............50, 89 Vacuum Overlay ................88 Vacuum Pump Timeout ................88 Vacuum System ................88 Vacuum Zone Control ................50 Vacuum Zones ..............85, 88 VariaDot ................20 Ventilation ...............24, 200...

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