How To Create Custom Vacuum Zones - Oce Arizona 200 GT User Manual

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. Vacuum zones can be configured in
the field to meet specific customer requirements for media sizes. This section describes
the procedure to re-configure the vacuum overlay sheet to use custom zones. These rec-
ommended zones shown below are either in Metric or Imperial dimensions according to
operator preference.
The vacuum control handles are used with the custom vacuum zones. When you create
custom zones the three control valves control which zones of the printer table will have
vacuum applied when the table vacuum pump is turned on. The left handle controls the
Left zone, the middle controls the Top zone and the right controls the Right zone. The
vacuum zones are open when the handles are vertical. To close a zone, turn the control
handle a quarter turn clockwise.
Purpose
The vacuum system holds the media in place. The three suggested custom zones described
in this section and illustrated below, are arranged to accommodate common media dimen-
sions. If you create custom zones, they can be turned off or on according to where media
is placed. If you have additional aluminum overlays you can quickly change the configu-
ration of the vacuum zones by placing another overlay on the table.
When to do
If the suggested custom zones on your printer do not match with media sizes that you
use frequently, it is possible to change the layout of the zones to suit your particular
purpose. This helps to minimize the use of tape and placement of media that will not be
printed on when the media size does not match exactly with the zone size.
Required tool
Foam tape (part # 3010106701) - use only to create custom zones. Do not use it on
the perimeter of the printer table: for the perimeter, use part # 3010106699. Note
that these tapes are not available for direct sales to customers. Please see your local
service representative to purchase tape.
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